MEET OUR PASTORS & STAFF |
PHIL BRAY - LEAD PASTOR
Phil Bray was called to lead and shepherd the MaconFBC church family in October 2011. At MaconFBC, he is responsible for preaching, teaching, pastoral care, pastoral training, vision and leadership, missions and general oversight of congregational ministries. He and his wife, Stephanie, met and married while students at Hannibal LaGrange University where Phil received a B.A. in Bible in 1999. He continued his studies at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary earning a Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry (2005) and a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching (2010). He graduated in December 2019 with a Ph.D. in Preaching at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. Phil served as adjunct professor in the Christian Administration, Preaching and Philosophy of Ministry at HLGU from 2014-2022. Phil and Stephanie have 8 children and 2 grandchildren of who they are immensely proud and grateful for. Phil is an avid COLTS fan and enjoys watching his children play football, basketball, and baseball. He is currently working on 2 non-fiction books and 1 historical fiction novel. EMAIL [email protected] |
JOHN SNIDER - ADMINISTRATIVE & WORSHIP PASTOR
Pastor John joined our staff in October 1999. He came to MaconFBC from First Baptist Church in Shelbina, Missouri and graduated from Grand Rapids Baptist College in 1985, with a bachelor degree of Music Vocal Performance. He uses his theater experience and talents in writing and directing the MaconFBC Christmas production each year. In addition, Pastor John is also the Administrative Pastor. He is married to Michele and they have one daughter, Maysie. EMAIL [email protected] |
CHRISTOPHER STONER - MINISTER TO STUDENTS
Chris is newly married to Lexie and they are expecting their first child in 2024. Chris recently graduate from HLGU and serve one year at MaconFBC as a pastoral apprentice. Chris loves students and is dedicated to guiding them to know and love Jesus. Checkout Chris's weekly podcast with Pastor Phil, "FOLLOWING" on Spotify, Apple or Amazon Music. EMAIL [email protected] |
JACOB GIEDINGHAGEN - PASTORAL APPRENTICE
Jacob is married to Joy and they have a newborn son, Judiah. Jacob graduated from HLGU with a heart to start a new church plant. Jacob was hired as a pastoral apprentice at MaconFBC and has been instrumental in getting the COMMUNITY CARE ministry established. He also loves ministering to young adults. Jacob is an avid runner, biker and loves working on cars. EMAIL [email protected] |
ANDY BROWN - PASTOR OF EDUCATION & TRAINING
Andy Brown is a lay pastor at MaconFBC and shepherds all Sunday School small groups as well as coordinating Kid City each Sunday morning for small children. Andy is a finance professional during the day but enjoys preaching, teaching and helping people navigate life from a Biblical worldview. Andy is married to Mallory and they have three children - Gavin, Adelynn and Weston. EMAIL [email protected] |