Ministries

Ministries at FBC Trussville exist to help people grow in faith and live out the Gospel daily. We equip every generation through discipleship, service, and community to follow Christ and make an impact.

Meet the Team

Chris ChambersChris Chambers
Minister of Missions & Pastoral Care

Chris 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 Long
Minister of Homebound Care

James 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.

Beth WilliamsBeth Williams
Missions & Pastoral Care Assistant

Beth devoted 16 wonderful years to teaching music at the Wee Center, a role she held close to her heart. A proud graduate of Hewitt-Trussville High School, she has been an active member of First Baptist Church Trussville since 1989. Beth and her husband, Greg, are the proud parents of three sons—Noah, Cade, and Pate. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, spending time outdoors, and has a lifelong passion for music.

Judy BranchJudy Branch
Missions & Pastoral Care Assistant

Judy 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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Upcoming Events


Men on Mission Trip

Location Marshall, MO

This year, we will be serving just outside Kansas City, MO, helping with construction on a new 22,000 sq. ft. facility alongside the existing building. This project includes work on both the main level and second floor. We will be staying at Missouri Valley College.

Where: Calvary Baptist Church - Marshal, Missouri; 1823 S. Miami Avenue, Marshall, MO 65340

When: Main Party will be leaving June 13; Advance Party will be leaving to set up the trailers on June 10 & 11. Work concludes on June 19.

Cost: $450 per person. Rooms are double occupancy. There is an option to have your own room for an extra $250. For young men 18 and younger, the trip cost is $50 with an adult registration.

Work to be Performed: Electrical, plumbing, sheetrock, drop ceilings, sidewalks, stage, sound booth, baptistry, steeple, and drive-thru.

Medical Information: You will be sent a link in your registration confirmation for the medical release form. Please fill this out as soon as possible.

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