Staff and Leadership

Service Times

SUNDAYS: SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:00 | WORSHIP - 10:00 | Life Groups 5:00. WEDNESDAYS: LUNCH & BIBLE STUDY - 11:30 Lunch & BIBLe study | Wednesday Evening Dinner and Studies begin at 5

First Baptist Church Leadership

First Baptist Church is blessed to have a leadership team who is truly dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will. We are currently (8-1-25) seeking a Student Pastor. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to find the link.

Dr. Matt Alexander

Senior Pastor

Matt has served as the Senior Pastor of FBCG since April of 2018. He and his wife Virginia have four children, Olen (2014) and Emmie (2019) and twins, Lyla and Graham (2023). Matt holds an M.Div from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a D.Min in Expository Preaching from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Matt has a deep passion for preaching the Word of God and making disciples for the Kingdom of God. In his spare time he enjoys hanging out with family, traveling, photography, and enjoying God's creation outdoors. 

Life Verse: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

Email: malexander@fbcgreenville.net 

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Matt has served as the Senior Pastor of FBCG since April of 2018. He and his wife Virginia have four children, Olen (2014) and Emmie (2019) and twins, Lyla and Graham (2023). Matt holds an M.Div from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and a D.Min in Expository Preaching from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Matt has a deep passion for preaching the Word of God and making disciples for the Kingdom of God. In his spare time he enjoys hanging out with family, traveling, photography, and enjoying God's creation outdoors. 

Life Verse: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding, in all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

Email: malexander@fbcgreenville.net 

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Dr. Steve Hamrick (Linda)

Worship Pastor

Dr. Steve Hamrick was called as worship pastor December 4, 2022. Previously he served as interim worship pastor since March, 2022. Prior to FBCG, Steve served as the Associate Pastor of Music at Brandon Baptist. From 2007 to 2019 Steve served as the Director for Worship and Technologies for the Illinois Baptist State Association (Convention). In 1981 Steve graduated with a B.A.E. in Music Education. He attended New Orleans Seminary, graduating in 1986 with a M.C.M degree. He received his D.W.S. degree in 2018 from the Webber Institute for Worship. 

In addition to serving as worship pastor, Steve occasionally serves as adjunct instructor at William Carey University. He is the past president of the Singing Churchmen of Mississippi. Steve is married to Linda who is the pianist at FBCG. They have 3 grown children and 9 grandchildren.

In his spare time, you will find Steve on a lake or in the woods.

Steve can be reached at shamrick@fbcgreenville.net

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Dr. Steve Hamrick was called as worship pastor December 4, 2022. Previously he served as interim worship pastor since March, 2022. Prior to FBCG, Steve served as the Associate Pastor of Music at Brandon Baptist. From 2007 to 2019 Steve served as the Director for Worship and Technologies for the Illinois Baptist State Association (Convention). In 1981 Steve graduated with a B.A.E. in Music Education. He attended New Orleans Seminary, graduating in 1986 with a M.C.M degree. He received his D.W.S. degree in 2018 from the Webber Institute for Worship. 

In addition to serving as worship pastor, Steve occasionally serves as adjunct instructor at William Carey University. He is the past president of the Singing Churchmen of Mississippi. Steve is married to Linda who is the pianist at FBCG. They have 3 grown children and 9 grandchildren.

In his spare time, you will find Steve on a lake or in the woods.

Steve can be reached at shamrick@fbcgreenville.net

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Rev. Tommy Burford

Children's Pastor

Tommy Burford was called to First Baptist in January of 2025 to serve as our Children's Pastor. Tommy has had over 25 years of experience working with children. In addition to serving at FBC, Tommy is a competitive dog trainer. He also enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time. Tommy can be reached at tburford@fbcgreenville.net

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Tommy Burford was called to First Baptist in January of 2025 to serve as our Children's Pastor. Tommy has had over 25 years of experience working with children. In addition to serving at FBC, Tommy is a competitive dog trainer. He also enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time. Tommy can be reached at tburford@fbcgreenville.net

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Kelly Tucker

Administrative Assistant

Email: ktucker@fbcgreenville.net. Kelly serves as our church administrator and also currently serves in our student ministry at FBCG.

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Email: ktucker@fbcgreenville.net. Kelly serves as our church administrator and also currently serves in our student ministry at FBCG.

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Kim Copell

Financial Secretary

Kim has faithfully served as our our church financial specialist since 2020.

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Kim has faithfully served as our our church financial specialist since 2020.

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FBC Greenville, MS

Is currently searching for a Student Pastor. If you are looking for a place to serve and are gifted in Student Ministry, please submit your resume to ktucker@fbcgreenville.net.