Leadership

The Simmons Family

Tyler Simmons
​Fill In Pastor

Pastor Tyler and his wife Heather have been together since 2003 and began praying about serving our island on their honeymoon in 2009. Since then Tyler finished his undergraduate work at Regent University and then graduate work at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Tyler has served pastorally at churches in Virginia, and Texas. They have four little kids: Ava, Leo, Josie, and Ellie. Tyler loves working on cars, playing disk golf, and chatting it up on the beach until the other person taps out.​

Gabe Waters, Youth Pastor

Pastor Gabe and Ally moved to Carolina beach in 2019. Gabe got his undergraduate degree at Liberty University and his masters degree at University of the Cumberland's. His wife Ally works as a first grade teacher at the International School at Gregory and they have one daughter named Rosie. 

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Betty Rowe, Pianist

First Baptist's pianist is Betty Rowe, another long time staff member of the church. Betty's talent and expertise is a joy to behold!

Our Praise Team

First Baptist's Praise Team is pictured here. It has grown over the past few years, and now does an excellent job at leading us in Worship each week. 

Our Deacons

First Baptist Church of Carolina Beach is blessed with twelve hard working individuals, all of whom are dedicated to making our Family Ministry Program operate as it should.