As part of the ongoing body of Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit and having inherited from the faithful believers of the past the privilege and responsibility of doing God's Will on earth - we seek to evangelize, disciple, and nurture those who will carry on the work of the church until the Lord returns.  (Matthew 16:18)  

First Baptist Church is affiliated with: 

• Southern Baptist Convention
• Baptist General Convention of Texas

Meet the First Baptist Church Staff

Joe W. Srygley, Pastor

Bro. Joe is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has been serving as Pastor of First Baptist since February, 1976.  He is married to the former Lea Etta Alford.  They are the parents of two children and the grandparents of five.  E-mail Bro. Joe at: jsrygley@fbcatlantatexas.org

Wes Chambers, Associate Pastor

Wes came to Atlanta as Minister of Education in November, 1984. In May, 2005 Wes accepted the position of Associate Pastor.  Wes and his wife, the former Carole Futch, both graduates of Southwestern Seminary, have two sons.  E-mail Wes at: wchambers@fbcatlantatexas.org 

Dale Perkins, Jr., Minister of Music

Dale became Minister of Music at FBC in October, 1995.  Dale, also a graduate of Southwestern Seminary, and his wife, the former Mignon Martin, have four children.  E-mail Dale at: dperkins2@fbcatlantatexas.org 

  Gary Davis, Church Administrator/Discipleship Ministry

Gary accepted the position of Church Administrator May 1, 2005.  Gary has been a vital part of the Ministry of First Baptist Church for 32 years while employed with International Paper Company.  Gary and his wife, the former Inetha Daniels, have two children and four grandchildren. E-mail Gary at: gdavis@fbcatlantatexas.org

   Stacy Anthony, Director of Children's Ministries

Stacy and her husband, Greg, came to Atlanta in July, 2002 and immediately got involved in the children's activities at First Baptist.  The Anthony's have two young children, Luke and Aubrey. Stacy came on staff as the Director of Children's Ministries, August 1, 2006. She has a real vision for the growth of our children's ministries and the training and nurturing of God's children.  E-mail Stacy at: santhony@fbcatlantatexas.org 

Dan Bellamy, Minister of Youth

Dan will be on staff beginning July 15th.  Dan received his Master of Divinity degree in May from George W. Truett Seminary at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and his bachelor of Arts degree from Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, Tennessee in 2002. E-mail Dan at: dbellamy@fbcatlantatexas.org 

  Frank Locke, Cowboy Church Pastor

Frank and his wife, Pam, joined our staff in April, 2005 to begin work establishing the Cass County Cowboy Church.  This unique mission church is growing and providing a place of worship for a very special group of people. Frank and Pam have 3 children.  E-mail Frank at: frankl@fbcatlantatexas.org