Pastors and Staff
Kyle Evans
Senior Pastor
A western Kansas kid from the start, Kyle grew up in Leoti and returned to western Kansas following his graduation from Wichita State University. Kyle and his wife Shirley served at High Plains Baptist Church in Sharon Springs before being called to Scott City in 2007.
Kyle and Shirley enjoy riding four-wheelers, cheering on the Broncos, being outdoors, and are always willing and ready to serve the next person God places in their path.
Scott Rainey
Pastor of Worship & Outreach
Scott has been a musician ever since he started playing the drums at age five. He plays piano, drums, guitar, vocals and has been in the worship ministry for over 25 years serving at churches in Texas, Maryland, and Arizona. Scott studied music at North Texas State University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Scott and his wife Christi have three kids, Caitlin, Aleya, & Judah. Scott enjoys writing & arranging music, reading, and is an avid Dallas Cowboys fan (thank God for the 1990’s!)
Bob Artz
Senior Adult & Visitation Pastor
Bob and his wife Linda, both graduates of William Jewel College, are originally from the Kansas City area. Bob coordinates a very active Senior Adult Ministry at FBC and is responsible for pastoral care and visitation.
In his free time, Bob enjoys spending time repairing instruments, working on cars, and gardening.
Deidra Haupt
Ministry Coordinator
A Speech - Language Pathologist by trade, Deidra graduated from Wichita State University and moved to Scott City when she married her farmer.
Deidra’s love for details keeps FBC staff organized and on task. She can also be referred to as the “Chaos Coordinator.” When not paying attention to detail at FBC, she enjoys reading, traveling, and lake time with her family.
Amanda Hestermann
Community Care CoorDinator
Born and raised in Dodge City, Amanda's journey into the world of healthcare began at Dodge City Community College. Amanda dedicated several years to private home health care before shifting into the faith-based recovery field, where she helped others reclaim their lives and discover Jesus. Amanda and her husband, Kyle, treasure creating lasting memories, whether through meaningful family time with their five children or through exciting vacations.
Amanda is grateful to become the Community Care Coordinator at FBC. Her journey is rooted in her dedication to serving others, as she believes that everyone she encounters plays a role in God’s larger purpose. She feels fortunate to support those whom God places in her path.
