FBC LEADERSHIP
Staff

KYLE EVANS
Senior Pastor
A western Kansas kid from the start, Kyle grew up in Leoti, Kansas 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.

BOB ARTZ
Associate 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.
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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.
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TAYLER KOEHN
Front Desk Support
Tayler recently graduated from Kansas Connections Academy. This fall, she will be attending Fort Hays State University majoring in graphic design. Tayler has a passion to help others. Serving as Front Desk Support for FBC will help her build many skills for her life and future careers. As part of the leadership team at Camp Christy, Tayler has served as camp counselor, support staff, and will co-direct a camp this summer.
When not working she enjoys playing tennis, creating art, and hanging out with her dog.

MINDI EDWARDS
Biblical Counseling
A First Baptist Church native, Mindi Edwards joined the FBC staff as a Biblical Counselor with a desire to help others apply the truth of Scripture to every situation of life.
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Mindi and her husband, Brent, keep busy raising their four kids!
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AMANDA HESTERMANN
Community Care Coordinator
Born and raised in Dodge City, Kansas, 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.
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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.
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SCOTT RAINEY
Pastor of Worship and Outreach
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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!)

ELDER BOARD
The Elder Board of FBC is comprised of five to seven men and the senior pastor. These men meet regularly to provide leadership for the church.