Staff

Pastor Dave Clear – Senior Pastor

Pastor Dave and Valerie Clear came to First Baptist Church in 1987 where they first served in the youth ministry before Pastor Clear became the senior pastor in 2002. Pastor Clear is a passionate student of the Bible, dedicated to the process of Ephesians 4:12, “For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” The Clears have two grown children and two grandchildren.

Pastor Ryan Borner – Associate Pastor

Ryan Borner has worked with the youth at First Baptist since 2018. For over 20 years, he has served in youth ministries both in Christian schools and churches and has been involved in mentoring, counseling, and coaching. He and his wife, Amanda, have six children. It is their desire to serve others and instill a passion for Christ in the next generation.

Shawn McKinney – Music Ministry

Shawn McKinney grew up in the inner-city of Minneapolis where his family was reached for Christ by a local church. Pastor Shawn has been on pastoral staff first at a church in Minneapolis and now at First Baptist for a total of 15 years. He serves as the choir director, adult Sunday School teacher, and the administrator of First Baptist School. Shawn and his wife, Tiffany, have 7 children.

Pastor James LaCavera – Youth Pastor

James LaCavera grew up in the state of Maine and was led to Pensacola Christian College where he recieved a bachelors degree in pastoral ministries and a master of divinity. He and his wife, Emmali, serve in the youth ministry of First Baptist Church.