Deacon and Trustee Elections Update
We have received nominations for the Deacon and Trustee terms beginning in January 2026. We received 8 Deacon and 4 Trustee nominations. Our church by-laws state if four or more people are nominated for the position of Trustee, we must have a first ballot. This vote will take place during a church conference on October 19, 2025 where members will vote for one of the nominees. The three nominees receiving the most votes will be placed on the final ballot November 16, 2025, where one Trustee will be elected. There were less than 10 people nominated for the position of Deacon therefore, according to our church bylaws, there will only be one ballot and that vote will take place on November 19th when three Deacons will be elected. On November 19th members will also approve the 2026 Budget and the Nominating Committee Report. The following are the current nominees.
We have received nominations for the Deacon and Trustee terms beginning in January 2026. We received 8 Deacon and 4 Trustee nominations. Our church by-laws state if four or more people are nominated for the position of Trustee, we must have a first ballot. This vote will take place during a church conference on October 19, 2025 where members will vote for one of the nominees. The three nominees receiving the most votes will be placed on the final ballot November 16, 2025, where one Trustee will be elected. There were less than 10 people nominated for the position of Deacon therefore, according to our church bylaws, there will only be one ballot and that vote will take place on November 19th when three Deacons will be elected. On November 19th members will also approve the 2026 Budget and the Nominating Committee Report. The following are the current nominees.
DEACON NOMINATIONS | TRUSTEE NOMINATIONS |
Gay Fulbright | Wanda Ingold |
Wade Holder | Charles Marsh |
Art Kennedy | Barden Moody |
Mike Ludington | Harold Poteat |
Barden Moody | |
David Reeves | |
Faye Ward | |
Jerry Ward |
Welcome Luke Shelton and Lauren Poe
First Baptist Church is pleased to welcome Luke Shelton as our Music Director. Luke’s academic background includes an Associate in Fine Arts in Music with the President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement from Sandhills Community College where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. After Sandhills he has recently completed his Bachelor of Music in Voice Performance from the University of NC at Greensboro where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, His background includes voice and piano studies, opera and musical theater, and substitute choir conductor at Smyrna Church of Robbins.
He is joined by his fiancée, Lauren Poe, who will accompany the choir and the church on the piano. She graduated Suma Cum Laude from Sandhills Community College with an Associate in Fine Arts in Music. Lauren recently completed her degree in Vocal Pedagogy from Campbell University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. Lauren also has a background including piano studies, opera and musical theater, and playing piano for New Hope Baptist Church of Sanford. She plans to teach voice.
Lauren and Luke met while students at Sandhills and will be wed on December 13th.
Sharing the Gospel and building disciples.
First Baptist Church of Siler City is a place where people can meet Jesus, believers can engage in life-giving community, and everyone is welcome. We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for Him. Join us for our Sunday services!
