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!)
Kyle Wechsler
Family Ministry Pastor
Kyle (also known as Wex), a Kansas native grew up in a small town of Overbrook, KS. Kyle graduated from Liberty University earning his Biblical and Theological degree. After graduating from Liberty Kyle did a year at the Kanakuk Institute earning a certificate in Biblical and Leadership Skills. During this time Kyle served at Kanakuk Kamps K-West where he met his wife Maddie. Upon graduation from the Kanakuk Institute Kyle worked in Ozark, AR for 6 years leading the KLIFE Ministries; 4 of those years he served alongside Maddie. Kyle and Maddie cherish their two boys Archer and Miles (Who share the same birthday 2 years apart). After 6 years on staff with KLIFE and one year with FBC Ozark Kyle felt called to Scott City.
Kyle has a heart for making disciples who will go out and make more disciples for God. You can find Kyle and Maddie outside most of the time running around with their 2 boys whether in the garden, shooting bows, hunting, or driving the lawn mower.
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.
