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Church Staff
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Bob Schafer, Senior Pastor
Bob has been married to Angie for almost 29 years. They have one daughter, Morgan Halstead, married to Stephen Halstead, and they live in Birchwood. Bob grew up in Dayton and loves this community very much. He received his call to shepherd the flock about 20 years ago. Bob continued his education at Covington Theological Seminary and Slidell Baptist Seminary.
Life Verse: “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.” How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher? How will they preach unless they are sent? Just as it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things!” Romans 10:13-15
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Jason Johnson, Youth and Children's Director
Jason married his high school sweetheart in 2005 and they have 3 wonderful teenagers. Jason and his family have been members of FBC for 10 years. He was saved in 2015 and has been growing in his faith since. Jason was ordained a deacon in 2020 and has served on our security team, youth committee and properties committee. Now he looks forward to growing and developing our youth and children.
Life Verse: "But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved). Ephesians 2:4-5
Email: jason@firstbaptistdayton.org
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Randy Bright, Minister of Music
Randy is married to Mrs. Natalie Bright and has three children: Luke, Josiah, and Nathaniel. He teaches choral music at Rhea County High School and has served at FBC since September 2013. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Bryan College in Vocal Music Education and a Masters in Music from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Life Verse: "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20
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Patty Milliron, Church Secretary
Patty is happily married to her husband Mark for 27 years and has two grown children. She has served at FBC since May 2007.
Life Verse: “Trust in the Lord, with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Proverbs 3:5-6
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Tosha Young, Mother's Day Out Director
Tosha and her husband, Len, have been married for 22 years and have 5 wonderful children. In addition to homeschool, she has taught children in AWANA, Sunday school, and children's church for 20 years. Tosha has a passion for educating children about Jesus and encouraging young families. The Young family has served at FBC since 2022.
Life verse: "Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:1-2
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Amanda Anderson, Financial Secretary
Amanda has been serving as Financial Secretary at FBC since October 2013. She has a pampered Siamese cat named Cleo. She holds an Associate’s in Accounting from the University of Phoenix.
Life Verse: “The LORD is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life – of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1
