The Staff of First Baptist Church

Pastor Andrew Krop
Andrew and Casie Krop have been at FBCO since May of 2015. Andrew is the Senior Pastor at FBCO. Originally the Youth/Young Families Pastor, Andrew's role has changed after FBCO's time of transition following Pastor Don Manley's retirement (visit the FAQ page for more on this transition). Andrew received his Bachelor's Degree from Crown College and his Masters Degree at Liberty University's seminary. 

Pastor Marc Preece
Marc and Ashlyn Preece have been at FBCO since August of 2017. Marc is FBCO's Youth Pastor and is passionate about evangelism and building thriving youth and children's programs as he reaches families in the area. Marc received his Bachelor's degree from The Baptist College of Florida, and is currently completing his Masters degree at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Ben Morelock
Ben Morelock has just come on staff at FBCO as Worship Director. Ben has been singing as long as he can remember.  His past experience includes receiving professional coaching through the Elijah Conference, with Allison Durham and Ben Speer's Stamps-Baxter School of Music where he recieved both the Bill Gaither and National Quartet Convention Scholarships. 

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Ada Gonzalez
Ada Gonzalez is the Office Manager at FBCO, and is a tremendous blessing in all her work to keep things running well, and by showing the love of Christ to all who come to the Family Life Center each week.

Dolores DellaCorte
Dolores heads up the nursery ministry at FBCO, and would love the opportunity to watch your little ones while you attend Sunday and Wednesday services.