First Southern Baptist Church
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Presenting Christ to transform lives!

Staff

 

Pastor Bob Fleener, Senior Pastor

     Pastor Bob has a passion to see people come to know Jesus Christ and to grow in Him. He brings practical and relevant messages that inspire and help to equip the believers. In addition to his duties at First Southern, Bob serves as the Chaplain for the Pratt Sherriff’s department and is trained in Disaster Relief Chaplain for the Southern Baptist Convention.
     Pastor Bob has served in full-time ministry since 1973, when he went on Staff with Young Life, serving as an Area Director in Louisiana, Kentucky, and South Carolina. He came to Pratt after serving for thirteen years as the pastor of a church in Sacramento, California. Pastor Bob grew up in South Carolina and is a graduate of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Pastor Bob’s wife Chris serves as a small group leader and women’s mentor. They have two grown daughters residing in California.

  

                Pastor Josh Monhollon, Student Pastor
     Josh’s goal in ministry is to reach young people with the good news of Jesus Christ by actively engaging in their culture, to teach them the commands of God, and train them to reach others.
      Josh most recently served as the director of Upwards Ministry at First Baptist Church in Mansfield Texas and holds a Masters of Divinity in Student Ministry from Southwestern Theological Seminary. Josh and his wife Bethany were recently blessed with a daughter Ellie.

 

              

  
                                      Shelly Patterson, Secretary
 
     The church secretary is often the first impression people have of any church, whether it is in person, on the telephone or by email. And we are so happy to have Shelly to fit that role! Shelly’s husband, Rocky, is a professional rodeo cowboy and is the current World Champion steer roper. They have two sons, Cole and Caden.

  

                    Barron and Mariaan Jones, Custodians
 
     Natives of South Africa, Barron and Mariaan work hard (and do a fantastic job!) to keep the facilities clean and functional. Barron and Mariaan both love the Lord, have a sweet spirit, and are always ready to serve! They have three children, Frank, Mark, and Natali.