Chris ChambersChris was born in Collierville, TN, living all over the Midwest before joining the First Baptist staff in 1999. Chris met his wife Michelle in Kansas City, MO, and the two later moved to Shawnee, OK to attend Oklahoma Baptist University where he majored in Church Music. He attended Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary before moving to Trussville. Marrying in 1985, Chris and Michelle have three adult children, two daughters and a son. They welcomed their first grandchild in 2023. Chris enjoys traveling and watching football in the Fall.
James LongJames came back on staff at First Baptist in August 2023. He previously served here for almost 20 years as Minister of Education. He grew up in Sylacauga where he graduated from B. B. Comer High School. James is also a graduate of Auburn University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. James and his wife Shirley have two children: Amy (Jeff), and Alan (Dina), who are also members of First Baptist. They enjoy spending time with their nine grandchildren, working in their yard, fly-fishing, and experiencing the beach whenever possible.
Judy BranchJudy and her husband, Woody, have been happily married for 39 years. They have 2 adult children and 6 grandchildren. She grew up in Center Point and attended Erwin High School.
She loves relaxing on the beach with a good book, cheering on her grandsons at their sporting events, and thrift shopping with her granddaughters.
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