Leadership

Pastor Paul joins the family at FBC after serving the church for over 15 years in a variety of pastoral roles. Pastor Paul holds 3 masters degrees from both Liberty University and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has a Masters of Arts, a Masters of Religious Education and a Master of Divinity degree. His most cherished blessing is his family. He is married to Priscilla and they have three sons, Joshua, Levi and Elijah. They enjoy golfing, hunting, fishing, hiking and traveling as a family. Priscilla is a stay at home Mom who homeschools the boys. You can also find her teaching Sunday school classes, organizing fellowship gatherings or hosting dinners at their home as a way to serve the local church. Their families prayer is that they would diligently carry out the Great Commission in their everyday lives to the glory and praise of Jesus Christ. “

Keith came to know the Lord as Savior at an early age and his wife Josie in her teens.  They have been married since 1979, have 4 children and 9 grandchildren.   Keith and Josie have served in a number of areas at FBC; teaching, leading small groups, and hosting marriage weekends.  Keith is currently serving as an Elder overseeing Finance and Building, and leading Wednesday evening Prayer and Bible Study. It is his desire to "do all to the glory of God" (I Cor. 10:31).

Jim and Vickie both came to know the Lord Jesus as Savior in 1997, and have been active serving members of Faith Baptist, Peckville since then. Jim is currently serving as an Elder overseeing the Media Ministry and teaching adult Sunday school. Vickie is currently serving as a Junior Church teacher and is actively involved in the Faith Baptist Ladies’ Ministry. The Woodys live in Carbondale, and both are employed at Gentex Corporation, Simpson. They have three children; Jim Jr. and wife Sharrie, Carbondale Township PA; Shannon Madden and husband Tim, Forest City PA; Morgan Myers and husband Alex, Mansfield PA. They also have four grandchildren; Jocelyn, Alexis, Calvin, and  Ellis.

Tim serves as the Deacon of Finance and Building. He and his wife Molly are Scranton natives, with Tim being a member of FBC since 2007 and Molly since 2010. They now live in Blakely and have been happily married since 2014. Tim works locally and enjoys hunting, backpacking, history, and being a jack-of-all-trades. Molly is a stay at home, homeschooling mom to their 3 beautiful girls, while also serving as the nursery coordinator. She loves trying out new restaurants, reading, and history. Their hope is to magnify Christ and His faithfulness in all things, and to "comfort those who are in any kind of affliction, through the comfort we ourselves receive from God" (2 Corinthians 1:4).

Dave serves as Deacon of Music at FBC.  Dave, raised by a Godly Mom and Dad, trusted Christ as his Savior at 8 years of age.  He has been married to his wife, Chris, since 1970.  After graduating from Bob Jones University, he served as a Youth and Music Pastor from 1970 - 1980 in Georgia (1970-71), North Carolina  (1971-79) and Maryland (1979-80).   Since 1980, he has served as Choir Director, Organist and Pianist in 2 local churches before coming to FBC in 2011.  As Deacon of Music, his focus is to make sure our God is glorified in our worship through His Word and in song.

Chris serves as Secretary and Finance Administrator at FBC (since 2014), under the leadership of the Elder Team.   Raised by a Godly Mom and Dad, Chris trusted Christ as her Savior at 10 years of age.  She has been married to her husband, Dave, since 1970.  They have 3 children, 5 granddaughters, a great grandson and great granddaughter.  It is her desire to honor our great God as she serves Him as Wife,  Mom, Grandma and Secretary.