Our Staff
Contact usOur Staff & Leadership
Dr. Phillip Reynolds
Senior Pastor
“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” – Romans 5:8
After more than 30 years of pastoring churches throughout SC, NC, and MS, Dr. Reynolds is glad the Lord has brought him back close to home. He has been married to his wife Betsy for 39 years, and they have 4 children and 8 grandchildren. He enjoys exercising, hunting, and fishing. Dr. Reynolds is also very passionate about his men’s exercise group called F3 – Fitness, Fellowship, & Faith.
Andy McCall
Minister to Youth and Children
“Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children; and walk in love, just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us.” – Ephesians 5:1-2a
After sensing a calling into ministry during his high school career, Andy moved to Lynchburg, VA where he completed a degree in biblical studies at Liberty University. Andy is so thrilled to now be a part of First Baptist Church of Manning. We are thrilled to see how God is working in the lives of the children and youth and cannot wait to see what He has in store for these ministries in the future! Andy has been married to his wife Emily for 3 years. He loves God, his wife, his family, running, and coke zero!
Lee Stogner
Worship Leader
“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song I will praise him.”
Psalm 28:7
Lee is married to Renee and they have three children, and five beautiful grandchildren. He has been with First Baptist as Worship Leader since 2010.
Cassie Rodine
Office Manager
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.”
1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Cassie is married to Jason Rodine. They have one child. Cassie grew in First Baptist Church and has now joined us as our Office Manager in July 2022.
Kathy Gatlin
Pianist/Organist
“And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7
Kathy is married to Ward and they have two children. Kathy has been the organist here at First Baptist since 1986.
Heather Hawkins
Pianist
“I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”
Phillipians 4:13
Heather is married to Timmy and they have three children. Heather has been the pianist here at First Baptist since 2007.
Franklin Brown
Maintenance
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”
Matthew 28:19
Franklin is married to Judy and they have 3 children, and 9 sweet grandchildren. He has been the churches Maintenance ‘crew’ since 2013.
Joe Conyers
Custodian
“Serve the LORD with gladness”
Psalms 100:2
Joe has two sons and has been First Baptist’s Custodian since 1987.
Carla Annette Canty
Housekeeper
“But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Isaiah 53:5
Annette has worked at FBC as the housekeeper since June 2017. She loves working here at FBC.