Leadership

Pastor & Staff

Dr. Richard Childress

Pastor

    Our pastor is a dedicated servant of God. Coming to us from an extensive background in Pastoral ministry, he holds a BA degree from Carson Newman University, an MDiv from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Childress affirms his beliefs as follows: “The most important part of my faith is the knowledge that there is nothing that I can do to earn the love of God as it is a gift, paid through the death and bodily resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. Upon receipt of the gift of salvation, I am determined to follow the example of Jesus Christ set before me. My faith in Jesus Christ is my focal point and all personal and professional decisions I make in life must filter through this focal point.”

Cheryl Hollar

Church Secretary

    Cheryl has served as our church secretary for 15+ years. She holds a BS degree from Barton College and a MA in Christian Ministry from Campbell University Divinity School.

Patrick Woods

Music Director 

    Patrick Woods, a native of Cincinnati Ohio, began his career as organist for Winton Forest Church at the age of 17. He received his BA in church music from Tennessee Temple University, Chattanooga, TN. While there he served as organist for Kingwood Baptist Church and for the past 27 years has served as a church music director in the Franklinton Area.

Anita Fuller

Worship Leader,  FBC Handbell Choir Director

    As our worship leader, Anita brings much musical talent and years of training to the role of leading our congregation in song each Sunday morning. She holds a BA degree from Gardner Webb University and over 40 years of handbell experience. 

Danny Fuller

Custodian

    Danny Fuller, a lifelong resident of Franklinton, serves our church as a dedicated custodian. Danny brings plenty of conscientious cleaning experience to our church through his many years in maintenance for Franklin County Schools.

Kay Mendenhall

Nursery Attendant

    Kay serves as the called and faithful nursery attendant at Franklinton Baptist Church. She has more than 30 years of experience in working with children, 25 with special-needs children and 10 with pre-K.