FBC LEADERSHIP
Staff
KYLE EVANS
Senior Pastor
A western Kansas kid from the start, Kyle grew up in Leoti, Kansas and returned to western Kansas following his graduation from Wichita State University. Kyle and his wife Shirley served at High Plains Baptist Church in Sharon Springs before being called to Scott City in 2007.
Kyle and Shirley enjoy riding four-wheelers, cheering on the Broncos, being outdoors, and are always willing and ready to serve the next person God places in their path.
BOB ARTZ
Associate Pastor of Worship
Bob and his wife Linda, both graduates of William Jewel College, are originally from the Kansas City area. Bob takes care of all things musical and technical for Sunday worship as well as coordinating a very active Senior Adult Ministry at FBC.
In his free time, Bob enjoys spending time repairing instruments, working on cars, and gardening.
It is Bob’s goal to encourage people to connect with God through worship as a community.
DEIDRA HAUPT
Ministry Coordinator
A Speech - Language Pathologist by trade, Deidra graduated from Wichita State University and moved to Scott City when she married her farmer.
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Deidra’s love for details keeps FBC staff organized and on task. She can also be referred to as the “Chaos Coordinator.” She has a heart for women’s ministry and organizes a ladies retreat each year in Colorado where women can rest, relax, and spend time in God’s word.
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When not paying attention to detail at FBC, she enjoys reading, traveling, and lake time with her family.
LISA LOVINS
Secretary
Lisa was born and raised in Great Bend, Kansas. She received her degree in Imaging Studies and worked at Siena Medical Clinic/St. Catherine Hospital until retiring from the medical field in 2012. After being partially retired, she worked at the Scott City Clinic in Phlebotomy for a few years, then as a Paraprofessional/Substitute teacher for USD 466.
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Lisa is very excited to be the first face of FBC as the secretary! She loves serving the church in this capacity as well as forming closer relationships with her church family.
MINDI EDWARDS
Biblical Counseling
A First Baptist Church native, Mindi Edwards joined the FBC staff as a Biblical Counselor with a desire to help others apply the truth of Scripture to every situation of life.
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Mindi and her husband, Brent, keep busy raising their four kids!
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ELDER BOARD
The Elder Board of FBC is comprised of five to seven men and the senior pastor. These men meet regularly to provide leadership for the church.