OurStaff

Mission Statement
"We believe in the authority of the Bible, the true Word of God. We resolve to walk faithfully with fellow Christians, and grow spiritually through Bible study and prayer. We will love abundantly all those who God brings our way, show grace to those who have fallen, and be an example through outreadh to the community."

Alan Baumgartner, Minister of Music

Born in Harriman Tennessee, April 2, 1961, Alan Baumgartner is the son of Ron and Mary Ruth Baumgartner. Following in his father's footsteps as a music minister, Alan has been a bi-vocational Music Minister for over 28 years. Alan and his wife Darlene have 2 adult children Jason and Jamie.

Alan and Darlene are both graduates of South Cobb High School in Austell, Ga. Alan attended Kennesaw State University pursuing a degree in the performing arts.

Alan has served numerous churches in the metro Atlanta area transitioning many of them into full-time music ministry programs. For 12 of the 28 years, Alan was a member of the Contemporary Christian singing group, Promise.

Alan has most recently served at Calvary Baptist in both Acworth and Austell, Ga.

Alan has been here at Dallas First Baptist since May of 2010.

Joel Davis, Youth Director

My name is Joel Davis, I grew up in Powder Springs, Georgia. My junior year in High School I felt God calling me to the ministry but few months went by and I started to get scared and I didn’t want to do what God was calling me to do so I decided to run from Him just as Jonah did. I didn’t get swallowed by a whale but God finally got my attention and I decided that it was best that I follow what God had planned out for my life rather then me choosing what was best for me. About 4 years ago I decided it would be best for me to go to a bible college to fulfill what God had called me to do. I have always been taught from my father that a call to ministry is a call to prepare. I graduated from Boyce College and Jeremiah 29:11 has also been a verse that I have always followed!

Gayle Coombs, Children's Director

I joined First Baptist Church of Dallas church October 2006 with husband Joe. We felt the Lord wanted us to be a part of this wonderful group of believers in Christ and serve in any area that is needed within our church and community. One of the promises that the bible reviles in raising our children is in Proverbs 22:6 – “Train a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not turn from it.” I believe with our time on Sunday and Wednesday we need to share God’s truth in words and action. Since joining FBCDALLAS I have worked Vacation Bible School, Extended Care on Sunday Morning and the Fall Festivals. When you bring your child to be with us, I want you to know that they are loved for who they are and we will share the stories of our loving Lord and keep them safe while learning with us.