All about our Staff
About Us
Our Ministerial Staff
Left to right: Rev. Taylor Head, Youth & Educ. Minister; Rev. Jesse Davis, Music Minister; Joy Stallings, Children's Ministry; and Dr. Greg Barmer, Senior Pastor
Dr. Barmer began his ministry at FBC in May 1995 as the Minister of Music. He is a graduate of East Carolina University, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the Institute of Worship Studies. He and his wife Lisa are the parents of two adult children, Sarah and Andrew. and grandparents to two precious girls Lydia Ruth and Hazel Mae. Greg is an active pianist and choral conductor in the community. He has a special interest in worship renewal and meaningful worship experiences for our congregation.
God began calling him to a new type of ministry over the last few years and simultaneously the church felt led to call him as Pastor. This is truly a God story that has just begun and we look forward to where God leads us together. Greg was Commissioned and Installed as Pastor on Feb. 18, 2019.
Dr. Greg Barmer
Senior Pastor
Rev. Jesse Davis
Minister of Music
Jesse Davis grew up in Washington. He previously directed music at First Baptist Pinehurst, Enon Baptist and the Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit. His Master of Divinity is from Southeastern Seminary, Master of Music from Baylor University, and Bachelor of Music from North Carolina School of the Arts. Before returning to Washington, he performed internationally and taught many talented young musicians. Discipling all ages through music is his passion. A favorite book is Power In the Pulpit and a favorite song is Waymaker. He and his wife Leslie have three children: Victoria, John and Thomas.
Rev. Taylor Head
Minister Students & Education
Taylor grew up in Montgomery, Alabama before moving to New Orleans to complete a Masters of Art in Marriage and Family Counseling from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2018. He has served in various capacities of Student Ministry for more than eight years. He is married to Jennifer and they have three young children: Tylon, Asher, and Ezekeil. Taylor is passionate about Student Ministry and training students to be firm in their faith in God. He structures his ministry around the idea that youth groups graduate, but disciples take it with them.
Mrs. Joy Stallings
Director of Children's Min. & Outreach
Joy is our Director of Children's Ministry and Outreach. She and her husband Chase have lived in Washington for almost ten years and are actively involved at First Baptist and in the community. Joy has a heart for ministry. She has a desire to work with First Baptist and the Children's Ministry as we love, lead, and teach the importance of reaching outside the church walls to bring the love of Christ to others. Joy and Chase have two adult children, Hope and Hundley. Both children are off at college.
Washington is located at the mouth of the beautiful Pamlico River.
Our Church Support Staff
Teresa West
Church Sectetary
Teresa has been with First Baptist since 2000. Typically she is the first person you will meet when visiting our Church Office. Teresa is the mother of two adult daughters, Ashley and Amanda. Teresa views her work at First Baptist as a ministry. She is very willing to assist members and guests alike with questions concerning First Baptist or any of our programs.
Jan Cochran
Financial Secretary
Jan retired from USDA in 2011 and joined the staff at First Baptist in September 2013. She is married to Robert "Mickey" Cochran and they live in Bath. She has a son, Christopher in Aiken, SC and step-daughter Susan in Raleigh. Jan and Mickey are active members at St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
Barbara Willis
Pianist
Barbara retired from USDA in 2015. She has played the piano and organ at First Baptist Church for 25 years. She is married to George Willis and they live in Washington. They enjoy spending time with family, traveling and watching sunsets on the water.
Berto Torres
Sexton
Berto joined the staff as sexton early 2016. His many talents have served us well at First Baptist the years he has been with us.