Staff

Jim Johnson
Senior Pastor

"As Senior Pastor I do pretty much everything from A to Z. - Admonish, Bury, Console, Delegate, Encourage, Follow-up, Greet, Help, Intercede, Juggle, Kick-off, Lead, Marry, Navigate, Opine, Preach, Quiet, Restore, Shepherd, Train, Understand, Visit, Worship, Xerox, Yield and Zig Zag (when I see trouble coming.)"

"One of my greater joys and passions is to lead the congregation in worship."

Todd Malone
Executive Pastor

As Executive Pastor, Todd oversees the ever-increasing administrative tasks that come with a growing congregation and church staff. He is responsible to ensure that everyone (particularly the church staff) is working together toward a common goal. Todd also directs our singles ministry with the goal of expanding our impact on this very important segment of the community.

Craig Smith
Associate Pastor

"As Associate Pastor of Discipleship, it is my privilege to serve the adult members of our church. My responsibilities include the development and oversight of our Sunday morning Equipping and Encouraging Classes, as well as a growing network of home based small groups that meet across the city throughout the week. I also enjoy training and developing leaders in our church to multiply these ministries."

Daniel Bond
Senior High Director

Daniel grew up in FBC, and after spending several years serving on staff at other churches, he joined the staff as Sr. High Director in July 2008. He is a graduate of LeTourneau University, earning his degree in Christian Ministry Leadership, with a minor in Biblical Studies. He is currently pursuing his Masters degree in Theology.

Daniel met his wife Jenny in college. They pride themselves in the fact that they live in a big red barn.

In his free time, Daniel enjoys spending time with Jenny, playing guitar, basketball and racquetball and rooting for the Dallas Mavericks.

His responsibilities include coordinating Sunday morning E&E classes for the Sr. High, PowerPlant on Sunday nights, and Wednesday Night Chill. He also plans monthly activities such as Dinner & Movie nights, trips to Six Flags, paintball trips, retreats, Disciple Now, and various outreach events and service opportunities. The Sr. High ministry is possible through the volunteer from parents and other leaders who invest in personal relationships with the Sr. High students.You can contact him at: danielb@longviewfbc.com

Ginny DeBoer
Director of Children’s Ministries

"This is my dream job! I get to...

Create a safe, fun learning environment for kids from birth through 6th grade!
Teach kids about our incredible Savior, Jesus Christ!
Sing "The Happy Song" with the kids!
Train other adults to sing "The Happy Song" with the kids---(pop in and worship with us sometime)!
Paint on the walls!
Hang out in Kids’ Junction!
Network with other adults who love kids as much as I do!
Minister to families!
Teach Leaders in Training (LIT) (7th graders through 17 years olds who assist in Kids’ Ministries)!
Work with our amazing Preschool Coordinator, Kim Auran.
Take care of the details for regularly scheduled servies and special events (Who said anything about Farm Farm?)!
Dream up new stuff!
Get paid for this! (There’s nuthin’ better on this earth – besides chocolate)!"

Mark Auran
Facility Manager

"As Facility Manager, my duties include but are not limited to: building maintenance, vehicle maintenance, grounds upkeep and janitorial."

We must thank Mark for his fine duties of cleanliness. Have you ever stepped into the church rest room to be knocked down by the pine-scented cleaner aroma billowing from the stall. It doesn’t happen by itself. Thank You Mark!

Sherry Tipton
Staff Secretary

"As Staff Secretary I am responsible for a range of duties including publication of the bulletin, and newsletter. I also handle bookkeeping, and maintenance of the database. My favorite aspect of this job is working with such a committed and easygoing group of volunteers and staff."

Kathy Silvertooth
Office Assistant

As Office Assistant, my job consists of a little bit of everything. I manage most of the desktop publishing, take care of prayer requests and facilitate the work of the different FBC ministries by providing support and resources in many different ways. I enjoy being a cheerful voice and a smiling face to those who call or come in to the FBC office, and I am always happy to help you find answers to questions you may have, or provide assistance in other practical ways. I would love the opportunity to speak with you about how Fellowship could meet YOUR needs!

Luke Kimbley
Director of Underground

Luke is a graduate of Gladewater High School and a college graduate of East Texas Baptist University with a bachelors degree in Religion. He is currently pursuing his masters degree from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Having a heart for students and the community of Gladewater, Luke along with FBC college students and volunteers run a student outreach called the ’Underground’ located in Gladewater Texas. The Underground is a ministry for local Gladewater teens on Wednesday nights which consists of fellowship and Bible study. There is also a small home group at another time during the week for students seeking a deeper connection. This ministry is for students who are looking for a place to be themselves, to feel safe and loved, and looking to learn about the true Jesus.

Luke is married to Alisha who shares his love for working with students who come from many different walks of life. You can contact him at pickboy7@aol.com.

David Fisher
Assimilation Director

My wife, Robin, and I have been attending Fellowship for 23 years. I have been retired and on staff part-time since 2004. We have three grown, married daughters and eight grandkids. We live on a farm and enjoy hunting and fishing. We also enjoy all kinds of woodwork and building furniture. You will see me out front most Sundays visiting with everyone the Lord sends our way. I currently oversee the Newcomer’s and Men’s Ministries. It is a blessing to serve this Body!

Joe Coppinger
Senior Adults Pastor

I was born and grew up in the Cross Plains/Cottonwood area which is about 30 miles north of Brownwood, Texas. I became a Christian while serving in the U.S. Navy and soon sensed the call to enter full-time Christian ministry. I graduated from Biola University in 1962, spent one year at Dallas Theological Seminary, and attended and graduated from Talbot Theological Seminary. I served on pastoral staff and was senior pastor in churches in Southern California and Phoenix, Arizona. Because of an extended illness, I left the full-time ministry and taught high school English for the next 26 years. I also held part-time or bi-vocational pastorates in three different churches during that time. My wife was in bank management for over twenty years, and in 1994 we both retired and came to Longview to be near our son and daughter-in-law. Our son, Dr. Stanley Coppinger, is Associate Vice-President in charge of “academic affairs” at LeTourneau University. I helped to begin a senior adult ministry here at FBC four years ago and was invited to join the church staff in 2008 as Pastor to Senior Adults. It has been an unbelievable blessing for me to serve in this capacity.

Jim Vance
Missions Director

Jim was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. After serving 3 years in the Army and studying at LeTourneau Technical Institue, God directed him to enroll at Moody Bible Institute, where he met his wife, Ruth. It was also there that he sensed God’s definite call to Brazil.

In 1960 Jim and Ruth went to Brazil with a committment that would keep them there for 42 years. During their missionary tenure, they worked with youth, serving as home parents and teachers and administrators in a home and a school for Brazilian children. Their experience also included ministering to MK’s, camp work, conference ministry and working in the local churches. Jim also worked in administration and they they served a Bible College as teachers, counselors and director. The last challenge was to plant and develop a local church. They have returned 3 times for short terms since their retirement.

As Missions Director it is his privilege to work with a very capable Committee to ensure that FBC keeps on track in their strong commitment to worldwide missions and providing care for their missionaries that is second to none.

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