Chris 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 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 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 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.
Make plans to be part of this year’s mission trip, July 12 - 15. We will be serving alongside Calvary Chapel in Drew, MS and Faith Church in Charleston, MS, while staying at a mission house in Merigold, a small nearby town. This trip is a great opportunity to invest in kids and students while growing in your own faith through hands on ministry.
Throughout the week, we will lead VBS for kids and Youth Bible Club, along with recreation and meals in the evenings at Calvary Chapel. In the mornings, we will continue VBS and Youth Bible Club, with sports activities in the gym and meals at Faith Church. We will return home at 1pm on 7/15. Transportation, lodging and 2 meals a day provided. Parent attendance on trip required for minors.
The cost is $250.00 with a $50 deposit required. Come ready to serve, build relationships, and make a lasting impact.
Chris Chambers
James Long
Beth Williams
Judy Branch
