Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. James ("Jim") W. King (Interim Pastor)

 In his 57th year in ministry, Rev. King brings years of knowledge and ministry and a steady hand to our church in transition.

Born in Jamestown, NY he recieved his call and developed it in a Quaker church in the 1950's. He studied at Earlham College, Crozer Divinity School, NYU and Princeton Theological Seminary.

Pastor King has served FBCL for more than two years - in that time shepherding the church as it seeks a new Senior Pastor. His guidance and leadership has been and continues be key in our church growth.

 

Administrative Team

Ms. Dina Schmidt (Church Office) - Dina has worked for many years as the Church Secretary for First Baptist Church. She  plays numerous roles in the church including answering phones, organizing the bulletin, writing church reports, administering the calendar, working with the Deacons Board and the Board of Christian Education among other groups and boards and engaging in other church activities.

Dina works at the church on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9AM-12PM. Anyone seeking to access the food pantry or having other needs would benefit from coming during this time.

Church Leaders:
Moderator: Grace Van Buren
Deacons: Lorraine Vitello & Al Luthringer (Co-Chairs)
Trustees: David Wallis
Treasurer: Gail Cannon
Financial Secretaries: Daniel Vitello, Linda Luthringer
Christian Education: Joy Berentes
Music Committee: Joy Berentes
Missions: Dorothy Wallis
Benevolence: Ronnie Barnfield
Search Committee: Michael Allen (Chair), Ginny Horner, Al Luthringer, Grace Van Buren, Daniel Vitello
Hospitality: Ashley Leoniy

 

Music Ministry

Mr. Gary Cuccurullo (Director of Music)

Gary Cook is our Director of Music. Having been with us for several years he plays the piano, organ and saxaphone while teaching the younger members of the Praise Band the electric and bass guitars. He is also the Chior Director, working with volunteers to provide music for the worship service.
(Pictured above with Praise Band Members)

Music Ministry Team:
Praise Band: Gary Cook, Robert Berentes, Ray Berentes, Dan Berentes
Vocalists: Joy Berentes, Rosalie King, Roberta Hanscom, Frances Rutigliano, Shay McDaniels, Lindsey Stefan.

Pastoral Intern

Mr. Bruce Wood (Pastoral Intern)

This past year First Baptist Church began a partnership with Palmer Theological Seminary to help educate seminarians by allowing them to minister in a controlled setting at a ministry site.

Bruce is currently acting as the Youth Pastor for FBCL while also studying under the Mentorship of Pastor King, learning about the ministry and about ministry activities.