Church Staff
Dr. Glen Money
Senior Pastor
Dr. Glen Money comes to us after five years as the senior pastor of First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg, Florida. Prior to that, he enjoyed an 18-year ministry with FBC Monroe, Georgia, marked by a deep and abiding congregational transformation. He has also served in other ministry capacities in Florida, Missouri, Indiana, and Georgia. A native of Madison, Florida, Glen is a graduate of Florida State University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville. He did post graduate work as a fellow at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology and studied at Valdosta State University in Georgia. He holds his doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary with a concentration in pastoral leadership. A lifelong learner, Glen has done extensive continuing education in family systems, counseling, and organizational leadership. Glen is the eldest of three sons born to an Air Force sergeant turned Baptist pastor and middle school librarian. Glen is a lover of sports, music, books, travel, golf and other outdoor activities. He and his wife, Lisa, have hiked the Grand Canyon, Haleakala, Mount Vesuvius, and the Ugandan Rainforest. They have run many road races together, including several half marathons. However, only Lisa gets credit for having completed the full 26.2. He is primarily a guitarist, but also plays mandolin, banjo, piano, and bass. Dr. Money is a storyteller at heart who sees his preaching ministry as an ongoing conversation with people he loves. He is passionate about the possibilities for churches committed to be a community of faithful people intent on reflecting the values and teachings of Jesus.
Rev. Heather Burke
Associate Pastor
Children, Spiritual Formation
Heather is originally from the Metro Atlanta area, where she grew up taking music lessons, playing soccer, and going to church whenever the doors were open. She went to Samford University in Birmingham, AL and received her degree in Religious Studies. She met some of her best friends and developed her sense of calling toward church ministry while at Samford. After graduating, Heather moved back to Atlanta to attend McAfee School of Theology, where she received her MDiv in Christian Education. She discovered a love of Children’s Ministry during a summer of interning by the beach. Heather has since served churches in Conway, SC and Georgetown, KY, continuing to grow her love for Children’s Ministry and church life. Most recently, she has served as the Age Level Assembly Director for the national conference of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship. In her spare time, Heather can be found with a cup of tea and a TV show, swapping cat photos for videos of her nephew with her life-long best friend.
Robyn Feeley
Financial Assistant
Robyn has served as Financial Assistant at FBC since early 2023.
Sherri Poole
Facility Manager
Sherri Poole has served as Facilities Manager since 2000. She is married and has two children and two grandchildren. One thing she likes about First Baptist Church is its willingness to show the love of Jesus to others.
Bertha Duvall
Fine Arts Academy Director
Pam Pilote
Senior Adult Pastor
Benevolence, Pastoral Care
Pam Pilote serves as Senior Adult Pastor and oversees Benevolence and Pastoral Care at FBC. She has been on staff at First Baptist Church since 1996. She is the mother of 3 grown sons and has previous professional experience as a social worker and rehab counselor. She holds a Master’s degree from Arkansas State University and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee. One thing she likes about First Baptist Church is how church members of all ages treat each other like family.
Rev. Bryan Anderson
Worship Pastor
Music, Technology
Email to banderson@fbcmboro.org
Bryan Anderson was called to serve as the Director of the Chancel Choir in 2012. In 2015, the church called Bryan to serve as Minister of Music. Most recently, his title has changed to Worship Pastor, and he also oversees Music and Technology at FBC. Bryan is married to Lauren and they have 3 children, Jacob, Hayden, and Reid. Bryan was born and raised in Nashville, TN where he attended John Overton High School. He holds a Bachelor's Degree with majors in both Religion and Music from Carson-Newman College, and a Master's Degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Kentucky. Bryan has led youth and adult choirs, ensembles, and instrumental ensembles for churches in Nashville, Franklin, and Knoxville. One thing Bryan likes about First Baptist Church is its desire to minister to downtown Murfreesboro, as well as overseas, and anywhere they are called to minister in-between.
Rev. David Cates
Student Pastor
Missions, Facilities
David Cates serves as Student Pastor, ministering to youth and college-age students as well as overseeing missions and facilities at FBC. He has been on staff at First Baptist Church since 2000. He is married to Ashley and they have a son, Benjamin. David studied business administration, criminal justice, aerospace, business management, computer science and agribusiness before finally coming to what had been suggested by his college pastor…ministry among young people! One thing he likes about FBC is...the affirmation and welcome all receive as image-bearers.
Paula Essary
Administrative Assistant
Email at pressary@fbcmboro.org
Paula Essary has served as an Administrative Assistant with First Baptist since March 2020. She is originally from Iowa but moved to Murfreesboro after graduating from the University of Tennessee Knoxville with a Psychology degree in 2005. She is married to Evan and has two children, Brayden and Savannah. The things that make her happy are reading, cross stitching, baking, Disney, and serving her home congregation at First Cumberland Presbyterian. One thing she likes about First Baptist Church is the joy and kindness of the congregation.
Cindy Sullivan
Communications Director
Email at csullivan@fbcmboro.org
Cindy Sullivan has served as Communications Director at First Baptist Church since March 2020. She loves Jesus, soft blankets, liquid cheese, and her husband Will. She has filled many roles in her years as a congregant at FBC, including serving as a Bible Study Director, Bible Study Teacher, Youth Small Group Leader, Short Term Missionary, Ladies' Small Group Facilitator, Missions Committee Chair, and Deacon. As a member of the support staff, she relishes every opportunity to facilitate the work of the church in whatever ways she can. One thing she loves about First Baptist is the way it affirms the leadership of women in the deacon body and congregants of all ages in worship.
