PASTOR

Dr. Robert Blackmon grew up in Burkburnett, Texas. He graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with both bachelors and masters degrees in pastoral ministry, and he graduated with a doctoral degree in church revitalization from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Kristen, have 3 boys: Roman, Remington, & Rexton. They came to Mexia in September 2024 from Bluegrove, TX.

YOUTH MINISTER

Eli Norcross has served as a youth minister at several local area churches before coming to First Baptist. He began serving as Youth Minister in 2024.

cHILDREN’S dIRECTOR

Amanda Howard has been a member of First Baptist for several years and took over as Children’s Director in 2023. She also works at Mexia ISD. Amanda has one son, Jackson.

MUSIC MINISTER

Michael Phillips is our Minister of Music. He grew up in Mineral Wells, TX. He graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Worship Leadership in May 2024 and received a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from Texas Women’s University in December 2021. He and his wife, Kaitlynn, have a son, Joshua. They came to us in July 2025 from San Angelo, TX.

Church Secretary

Ann Talley is our part-time secretary with years of experience and knowledge of First Baptist Mexia. She has been employed at FBC since 1972. She has one daughter, Stacey, who lives with Ann's four grandchildren in Houston area.

Shawna Sterling is our full-time secretary. She oversees all office work, publications, finances, & church contributions. She and her husband, Jim, have 2 sons and a daughter: Coby & wife, Robyn; Shannon; Matt & wife, Katherine. They also have six grandchildren.

Facilities Manager

Jim Sterling oversees all custodial and maintenance work of our facilities. He was employed by FBC in January 2025 after retiring from a 40-year career in the vending business. He and his wife, Shawna, have 3 children and 6 grandchildren.

Yimmi Montoya is our part-time custodian. He pastors a local church. He and his wife have 3 children.

Clc director

Toria Hale oversees the CLC daily operations. Toria & her husband, Mark, are a great asset to FBC.