Leadership

Pastor Kevin, Faith’s fourth senior pastor, is a native of Memphis, Tennessee. With over twenty-five years of experience in north and central Mississippi, he graduated from Crichton College and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned his Master of Divinity degree as Valedictorian.

Married for thirty-two years to Jill, Kevin and their children, Kati and Connor, collaborate to maximize their ministry potential. Kati, pursuing an online master’s degree in video management and production, works in Admissions at Patrick Henry College. Connor, a second-degree Black Belt and AAU National Championship sparring winner, attends Patrick Henry College, majoring in Strategic Intelligence.

Pastor Kevin’s life verse, 2 Timothy 2:15, inspires him to study the Scriptures, preach directly from the text, and foster discipleship. He works with individuals and couples at Faith to grow their faith and strengthen their marriages.

Originally from Upstate New York, Pastor Aaron joined the team at Faith in October of 2024. Aaron and his wife Adria have a son, Christopher (who loves baseball and anything Lego), and a daughter, Jody (who loves dance and animals).  Pastor Aaron received his Bachelor of Science in Bible with an emphasis in Pastoral Ministries from Baptist Bible College and a Master of Divinity from Baptist Bible Seminary.

God has given Pastor Aaron a passion to see God’s people equipped and trained to be self-teaching, servant leaders capable of leading others to Christ and further spiritual growth. In addition to ministry, Pastor Aaron likes to hunt, hike, read, homestead, and spend time with his family.

Magdalena (Maggie) Cruz was born in Freeport, New York, and raised by parents of Puerto Rican descent. She has been married to Pablo Cruz Jr. for nearly twelve years. Maggie has a son, Steven Delgado, who is married to Victoria R. Lewellyn who are the proud parents of two wonderful sons, Tyler(9), and Levi (2).
 
Maggie has over twelve years of experience in Church Administration and feels profoundly privileged to be entrusted with such a significant role in the church's ministry.  She enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, kayaking, and snow tubing. Additionally, she highly values spending quality time with her family and friends over dinners and watching movies on the weekends.
 
For the past year, Maggie has served as the Ministry Facilitator at FBC and finds great joy in her role serving the individuals within this church community. She also has the privilege to use her skill as an interpreter to help serve the Hispanic community within the outreach programs of FBC.

Elaine Angleberger, a dedicated children’s ministry professional, has served as Faith Baptist Church’s pre-school director since 2018. With over 30 years of experience, she began as a volunteer preschool director in 1990 and later worked at South End Baptist Church Pre-school. Elaine holds an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education and is certified in infant, children, and adult CPR.

A trained Chaplin with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief since 2008, Elaine has also served in Disaster Child Care through the Church of Brethren for ten years. She participates in State and National Senior Olympics, winning three medals in Cornhole at the 2023 Pittsburg National Olympics. In 2023, she also volunteered with the Banquet Network’s “Everyone Belongs Camp,” engaging with special needs children, youth, and adults.

Born in Frederick and raised in Walkersville, Andy Gosnell has deep roots in the local community. He is married to Allison and is the proud father of four children: Phil (46), Tony (40), Nick (36), and Dillon (27). With a passion for design, Andy pursued a College Education in Architectural Drafting, sparking a lifelong interest in building and carpentry. Outside of work, Andy enjoys hands-on projects, often bringing creativity and craftsmanship into his hobbies. For the past 14 years, Andy has been a dedicated member of Faith, where he finds fulfillment in serving others, using the talents God has gifted him. This sense of purpose and community has made his journey incredibly meaningful.

Amelia White was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and has called Jefferson home since the age of two. She is the daughter of Jeffrey (Elder) and Pamela White and is a proud triplet, with siblings Leah Teague, Alex White, and Gabriella White.

She has been serving in the audio/video ministry at Faith Baptist Church for over a decade. Her journey began at 16, when she joined the drama department at Brunswick High School. She continued to grow in media under the guidance of Debbie McClain, Jon McCord, and Jamie Daily, eventually stepping into her current role. Amelia thrives in behind-the-scenes work and uses her technical skills to serve the church.

With an associate’s degree in graphic design and eight years of customer service experience, including two years in management, Amelia has also used her artistic gifts in creative ways, such as painting murals and designing promotional materials. She recognized the growing need for churches to establish a stronger online presence and has been an advocate for using technology and social media to expand the gospel reach. Amelia believes that technology is a powerful tool to fulfill the mission of spreading the message of Jesus to the broader community. Outside of ministry, Amelia enjoys drawing, painting, playing video games, and watching movies. Her creativity, servant’s heart, and technical skills make her a valuable part of the Faith Baptist Church family.

Connor Marr is 20 years old and originally from Olive Branch, MS, but now resides in Jefferson, MD. He graduated from HSLDA high school and is currently studying Strategic Intelligence in National Security at Patrick Henry College. Connor has been serving at Faith for five years as the pianist and recently became the worship leader. He enjoys leading worship because it allows for the celebration of the awe of God.