Our Staff Team
Pastor - Dr Jim Ewing
Jim is a native of Oregon and came to us in October 2008 from First Baptist Church of Paducah, where he served as Discipleship Pastor and Associate Pastor. Prior to entering the ministry, Jim served for over 23 years in the US Air Force as a B-52 pilot, in addition to several command and senior staff assignments. He graduated from the US Air Force Academy with a Bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering and from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. He received his Doctor of Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His wife Cheryl is a Registered Nurse and recently retired as an Associate Professor of Nursing at Western Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah. They have four children: Joshua, Christopher, Sarah, and Stephen; and eight grandchildren.
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Jim is a native of Oregon and came to us in October 2008 from First Baptist Church of Paducah, where he served as Discipleship Pastor and Associate Pastor. Prior to entering the ministry, Jim served for over 23 years in the US Air Force as a B-52 pilot, in addition to several command and senior staff assignments. He graduated from the US Air Force Academy with a Bachelors in Aeronautical Engineering and from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity. He received his Doctor of Ministry from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His wife Cheryl is a Registered Nurse and recently retired as an Associate Professor of Nursing at Western Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah. They have four children: Joshua, Christopher, Sarah, and Stephen; and eight grandchildren.
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Minister of Music - Danny Granstaff
Danny was born in Coral Gables, Florida and spent much of his childhood living in the British West Indies with his family as missionaries. He has a bachelor of arts in Religious Education with a minor in music. Danny has many years’ experience as a music and youth leader in the western Kentucky area. While attending college, he participated in a vocal ensemble for two summers, traveling extensively throughout the United States. Throughout his life he has always participated in music programs at his local church and continues to use his music abilities via guitar and voice not only within the church setting, but also in the local community. He entered the Coast Guard at the age of 21, training in port security. Danny was recently ordained into the Gospel Ministry. His wife Christine is a Registered Nurse at Baptist Health Paducah Emergency Dept. They have four children. CLICK HERE to send an email.
Danny was born in Coral Gables, Florida and spent much of his childhood living in the British West Indies with his family as missionaries. He has a bachelor of arts in Religious Education with a minor in music. Danny has many years’ experience as a music and youth leader in the western Kentucky area. While attending college, he participated in a vocal ensemble for two summers, traveling extensively throughout the United States. Throughout his life he has always participated in music programs at his local church and continues to use his music abilities via guitar and voice not only within the church setting, but also in the local community. He entered the Coast Guard at the age of 21, training in port security. Danny was recently ordained into the Gospel Ministry. His wife Christine is a Registered Nurse at Baptist Health Paducah Emergency Dept. They have four children. CLICK HERE to send an email.
Director of Children's Ministries - Janet Dietsch
Janet has lived in the Calvert City area for 36 years. She came to the staff in September 2015. Janet retired from the Marshall County School System in 2011. She taught elementary education at Gilbertsville, Benton, and Calvert City for 30 years with 23 years at Calvert City Elementary. Janet is an active volunteer at Calvert City Elementary School and is also the leader of our AWANA program. Her husband, Alan is a maintenance supervisor at Westlake PVC. They have two children, Denise and Clint, and one grandson, Jace. CLICK HERE to send an email.
Janet has lived in the Calvert City area for 36 years. She came to the staff in September 2015. Janet retired from the Marshall County School System in 2011. She taught elementary education at Gilbertsville, Benton, and Calvert City for 30 years with 23 years at Calvert City Elementary. Janet is an active volunteer at Calvert City Elementary School and is also the leader of our AWANA program. Her husband, Alan is a maintenance supervisor at Westlake PVC. They have two children, Denise and Clint, and one grandson, Jace. CLICK HERE to send an email.
Youth Directors - Lance & Trena Gregory
Lance is a native to FBC and Calvert City, graduating from Marshall County High School. Trena grew up in Dawson Springs, Ky, and graduated from West Hopkins High School, Nebo, Ky. They have been married for 19 years and have 2 teenage girls, Kourtney and Kirsten. Both work full-time; Lance at Wacker Polymers and Trena at Westlake Chemical. Lance was ordained as a Deacon in
2012 and both she and Trena have served in several areas of ministry within the church body. Prior to becoming Youth Leaders in 2016, Lance was an active participant with the FBC Youth for several years and Trena helped chaperone at youth camps, overnight trip, and outings when needed. She also led the Sparks group for the AWANA program and served as a Children's Church teacher. CLICK HERE to send an email.
Lance is a native to FBC and Calvert City, graduating from Marshall County High School. Trena grew up in Dawson Springs, Ky, and graduated from West Hopkins High School, Nebo, Ky. They have been married for 19 years and have 2 teenage girls, Kourtney and Kirsten. Both work full-time; Lance at Wacker Polymers and Trena at Westlake Chemical. Lance was ordained as a Deacon in
2012 and both she and Trena have served in several areas of ministry within the church body. Prior to becoming Youth Leaders in 2016, Lance was an active participant with the FBC Youth for several years and Trena helped chaperone at youth camps, overnight trip, and outings when needed. She also led the Sparks group for the AWANA program and served as a Children's Church teacher. CLICK HERE to send an email.
Pianist / Organist - Vicki Madison
Vicki obtained her BME in Music Education from Murray State University and an EM+ in Psychometry from MSU. She is a retired teacher from Marshall County School System where she taught Choral and General music for 38 years. Vicki is currently in her 10th year as an adjunct Professor in the Music Department at Murray State University. She is a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an altruistic teachers' sorority; Charter member, Past President and Director on the Board of Directors of the Marshall County Arts Commission; past President and current Vice-President of the Calvert City Lions' Club, and has Orff/Kodaly certification. Vicki live in Benton with her husband, David, and 6-pound Yorkshire Terrier, Baxter. Vicki and David have a son, Philip, who lives in Paducah with his wife Cayce. CLICK HERE to send an email.
Vicki obtained her BME in Music Education from Murray State University and an EM+ in Psychometry from MSU. She is a retired teacher from Marshall County School System where she taught Choral and General music for 38 years. Vicki is currently in her 10th year as an adjunct Professor in the Music Department at Murray State University. She is a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, an altruistic teachers' sorority; Charter member, Past President and Director on the Board of Directors of the Marshall County Arts Commission; past President and current Vice-President of the Calvert City Lions' Club, and has Orff/Kodaly certification. Vicki live in Benton with her husband, David, and 6-pound Yorkshire Terrier, Baxter. Vicki and David have a son, Philip, who lives in Paducah with his wife Cayce. CLICK HERE to send an email.
Ministry Assistant - Jan Moore
Originally from the Chicagoland area, Jan and her daughter, Katie, moved to Murray, Kentucky in 2001. While in Chicago Jan worked as an Administrative/Executive Assistant, Billing Manager, and did some software consulting as well. Katie graduated from Murray State University as did her sweetheart and now husband Justin Wylie. They live in Nashville and are both employed by Lifeway. Also while living in Murray, Jan met and married her husband, Mark Moore. They recently moved to the Eddyville area and are enjoying the relaxed pace and friendliness of the entire area. Mark has a daughter, Hannah, who lives and teaches in Nashville, and a son, Matthew, who is a salesman and part-time preacher at Tilden Baptist Church. Mark and Jan have two adorable cats, Gracey and Bailey who love to play with mice. Mark is an independent owner/operator and is currently hauling oil and chemicals for Usher Transport. He loves racing and founded Kentucky Vintage Racing Association. Jan loves baking, gardening, artistic endeavors, reading, nature, and working at FBC Calvert. CLICK HERE to send an email
Originally from the Chicagoland area, Jan and her daughter, Katie, moved to Murray, Kentucky in 2001. While in Chicago Jan worked as an Administrative/Executive Assistant, Billing Manager, and did some software consulting as well. Katie graduated from Murray State University as did her sweetheart and now husband Justin Wylie. They live in Nashville and are both employed by Lifeway. Also while living in Murray, Jan met and married her husband, Mark Moore. They recently moved to the Eddyville area and are enjoying the relaxed pace and friendliness of the entire area. Mark has a daughter, Hannah, who lives and teaches in Nashville, and a son, Matthew, who is a salesman and part-time preacher at Tilden Baptist Church. Mark and Jan have two adorable cats, Gracey and Bailey who love to play with mice. Mark is an independent owner/operator and is currently hauling oil and chemicals for Usher Transport. He loves racing and founded Kentucky Vintage Racing Association. Jan loves baking, gardening, artistic endeavors, reading, nature, and working at FBC Calvert. CLICK HERE to send an email
Facility Supervisor - Ray Tucker
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Custodians - Eddie & Gail Agent