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.
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
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.
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.