First Baptist Church Leadership
First Baptist Church is blessed to have a leadership team who are truly dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will. Following are brief bio's of our leadership team and their qualifications for ministry.
Pastor Cameron Rankin
Senior Pastor
Meet Pastor Cameron Rankin
Pastor Cameron grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana before attending and graduating from Maranatha Baptist University with a B.A. in Pastoral Studies. Since his teen years, Pastor Cam (as he is called by the youth) had a desire to reach the next generation for Christ.
Pastor Cam met his wife, Courtney, in college. Courtney is from northwest Illinois and graduated with a B.A. from Maranatha as well. Courtney serves in the children's ministry for the 2-4 year olds in addition to assisting her husband with the youth group.
Pastor Cameron's life verses are Psalm 73:25&26 which state, "Whom have I in heaven but thee? And there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee. My flesh and my heart faileth: But God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."
Pastor Nick Lowman
Assistant Pastor
Meet Pastor Nick Lowman
Pastor Nick grew up in Michigan, where he has developed a love for outdoor sports. He earned a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) in Pastoral Studies at Maranatha Baptist University. Pastor Nick has served in various roles in ministry before the Lord called him to serve at First Baptist Church.
While attending college Pastor Nick met his wife, Nicole, who grew up in central Ohio. She earned a B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) at University. Nicole has served in various roles within the youth and children's ministries in church.
Pastor Nick's earnest desire is to love and exalt Jesus Christ, and to by Christ's grace fulfill 1 Timothy 4:12