First Baptist Church Copperas Cove

Who We Are

Mark Kemp, Pastor

Mark Kemp grew up in Belton, Texas where his father served for many years as a Pastor. He is a graduate of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His wife, Annette, grew up as a minister's daughter near Houston. She also graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor where she and Mark met and married.

Before coming to Copperas Cove Mark served as a Youth Minister in Temple, Texas, and then as Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Flat, Texas. Annette serves as the director of the Copperas Cove Hope Pregnancy Center along with devoting her time to her family and the ministries of the church. Her personal passion is leading in women's ministries.

Pastor Mark and Annette have two daughters. Kara, born in 1990, and Kayla, born in 1997. Outside the church Mark's interests include bicycling, camping, and time with his family. Mark's vision is to communicate God's Word clearly and practically in order to help people experience a growing relationship with Jesus Christ that produces the fruit of joy, obedience, and service.

Jim Barker, Minister of Worship & Singles

music@fbccove.net

Jim Barker came to First Baptist at the beginning of 1997. He grew up in Taiwan, where his parents served as Southern Baptist missionaries. Jim attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, completing his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees.

At Hardin-Simmons, he met his wife to be, Nancy Martin; they were married in 1980. They have a son, Kelsey Wyatt, who was born in 1992. Jim has also completed additional studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, in Ft. Worth, Texas. He has served churches in Abilene and Justin, Texas. Ordained in 1989, Jim's desire is to enable people to worship God.

Matt Moore, Minister of Discipleship

mattmoore@fbccove.net

Matt serves as the Minister of Discipleship here at First Baptist. Matt’s passion is to encourage people to live a full life in Christ.

After growing up in Houston, Matt moved to San Marcos where he attended (Southwest) Texas State University. While there he met his wife Sarah. They married in August of 2004 and recently welcomed their first child, Connor. After college Matt attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth where he earned a Masters of Arts in Christian Education.

Matt’s interests include sports, music, camping, mountain biking and Ultimate Frisbee.

Peter Simpson, Interim Minister of Youth

youth@fbccove.net

Leslie Petty, Children's Coordinator

lesliepetty@fbccove.net

Other Church Staff Includes:

Sharon Subia as Business Manager