Matt joined the staff of FBC in 2018.  He had previously served as Pastor of the Baptist Church in Ovette, MS.   In addition to serving as Associate Pastor, Matt is a guitarist in the Praise Band and develops original videos to promote church-related activities on social media and during worship services. In 2020, Matt completed his PhD in Biblical Counseling from Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary, Memphis TN. 

Matt and his wife, Melanie, have 4 children. 

Jason Burnett joined the staff of FBC on October 1, 2017.   A native of Arkansas and a graduate of Williams Baptist College, he received his Bachelors degree in church music before attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in New Orleans.  At NOBTS he received a Master's degree in Church Music.  He and his wife, Suzanne, organized and ran the Camp Nola Kidz summer camp for children.  He has served as Assistant Children's Minister at FBC New Orleans prior to joining the staff at FBC, Natchez.

For over 30 years, Derrick has led churches to worship The Lord through music.  He has served as Worship Leader and choir director at Pine Lake Church and Jackson Revival Center before joining the staff of FBC in 2014.  In addition to his role as Worship Leader, Derrick has frequently been the guest soloist at special events such as the Inauguration of Governor Haley Barbour, the Southern Baptist Convention, and was the musical coordinator and performer for the Presidential visit of President George W. Bush at the Mississippi Coliseum.  He enjoys tennis and spending time with his wife Kim and their two children, Jillian and Derrick II.   His greatest passion is spreading the good news of Jesus.

Debbie serves as FBC's Administrator.  She has been a member of the church staff since 2003.  Before serving in her current role, Debbie served as Financial Secretary and Music Secretary.  She is a graduate of UL-Monroe.  She worked for a number of years in the travel industry, serving as a manger of several travel agencies and was owner/operator of a rental car agency.  Debbie was married to the late Forrest Foster and they have three children, Ashley, Taylor, and Alex, and three grandchildren.  

She enjoys riding motorcycles, reading, and spending time with her family.

Margaret serves as the FBC Ministry Assistant.  Prior to joining the FBC staff in 2023, Margaret worked as an EHR (Electronic Health Records) Trainer in the field of Health Information Technology (IT).  She also has had previous experience as a Financial Administrator and Director-Human Resources.  In addition to her work experience, Margaret has served in music ministry as a musician, singer and worship leader.  She studied piano for 12+ years with the Kuehnle School of Music and plays piano, keyboard and organ.  Margaret studied voice.  In college she was a member of the Ladies of Lee at Lee University, traveling to sing in multiple churches and chapel services.  Also, she was a member of an a cappella ladies ensemble called the "Agape Singers".  She was privileged to be a member of a 14-member worship team which held weekend worship services in the Phoenix Symphony Hall, and included worshippers and musicians from Jerusalem, Arizona, North Carolina & Tennessee.

Before returning to Natchez following the loss of her spouse, Margaret along with her late husband Mike and daughter Julie resided in Tennessee for 22+ years where they served in music ministry.  After returning, God reconnected her with an old boyfriend (who had also lost his spouse) and they fell in love and married in 2018.  Margaret is happily married to James Smith.  She has one daughter, Julie, her husband Miles and granddaughter Eleanor.  Also, a stepdaughter Erin, her husband Garry and their children, Lillie, Mia and Sam.  Together Margaret and James attend FBC and enjoy visits with their children/grandchildren when they can, exploring antique shops and spending quiet time together at their home in Natchez.

Margaret enjoys worship, music, computers and reading.  She began working with the FBC Worship team and Sanctuary Choir in 2022 and was honored to sing in the Christmas program.  She is a member of the National Association of Ministry Assistants (NAMA).

A long-time member of First Baptist Church, Jody joined the staff as Maintenance Supervisor in 2018.  He is the father of 3 children and is actively involved in coaching and supporting them in athletics and other activities.  Jody is a member of the Sanctuary Choir where he uses his God-given talent to lead in praising God through song.  

Terry joined the staff as Music Secretary in 2016.    She is a graduate of Mississippi State University, UMMC School of Allied Health Professions, and received an MBA degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.  She worked for a number of years in the health care field  and later taught at Copiah Lincoln Community College.  A member of FBC since 1982, she leads a ladies' Sunday School Class,  and participates in the Sanctuary Choir.  Terry and her husband Spencer enjoy spending time with their two daughters, sons-in-law and grandchildren.  

Linda has served as Church Organist since 1994.   Linda holds a bachelors degree in music education from the University of Southern Mississippi, with a major emphasis in organ and minor emphasis in voice and piano.  She has served as a public high school music educator, and has taught music locally at Trinity Episcopal Day School.   Linda and her husband Franklin have three children and twelve grandchildren.  She enjoys music, fishing, baseball, cross-stitch, Bible study, and spending time with her family.