MEET THE TEAM
pastors
Dr. Larry Purcell
Interim Senior Pastor
Dr. Larry Purcell is a KY Baptist Convention Regional Church Consultant. Larry served as a pastor in western KY for over 25 years. He earned a PH.D. in Christian Leadership from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served as a professor of leadership and discipleship at both Southern Seminary, Louisville, KY, and Southeastern Seminary, Wake Forest, NC. for 17 years. Larry has written numerous articles on leadership and conflict reconciliation. Books include For the Kingdoms Sake, LEAD to Revitalize, Guidebook for Deacons, and Management Essentials for Ministry
Julio Acosta
Pastor of Hispanic Ministries
Pastor Julio guides our Hispanic ministry. He is a Native of Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico. Julio has a bachelor's degree from the University of Architecture in the city of Saltillo. He finished his theological studies at the Mexican Missionary Baptist Seminary in the City of Monterrey, Mexico. He is currently pursuing a Master's in Theological Studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Tommy Tucker
Interim Director of Pastoral Care
Pastor Tommy is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has pastored FBC Paducah, Rising Sun of Indiana, Horse Cave Baptist Church and Olivet Baptist Church of Paducah.
Children and Student Ministry Leaders
Blair Feldner
Hannah Reagle
Director of Children's Ministries
Nursery Coordinator
Noah Norsworthy
Trevor Peck
Interim Student Ministry Director
Student Ministry Associate
ADMINISTRATIVE Staff
Cindy Childs
Christi Perkins
Amber Vowell Burnett
Ministry Assistant
Ministry Assistant
Financial Secretary