Senior Pastor

Dr. Allen Raynor

Allen was born and raised in Northeast Oklahoma.  He grew up doing farm work, was active in sports, and in church.  After High School graduation (1990) he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in religious studies and political science (1994) from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK.  He later graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY with a Master of Divinity (2004), and Doctor of Ministry (2012).  Allen has previously pastored churches in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Colorado.  He has served First Baptist Church of Rogers since 2013.


Allen, and his wife Tommi were married in 1993 and were blessed with 4 children.  Tommi works as a labor and delivery nurse at Scott & White Hospital in Temple.  In her spare Tommi enjoys crafting, sewing, and spending time with family.

 

Allen enjoys football, woodworking, home repair and maintenance, guns, raising a garden, and time spent with his family.

Ministry Assistant/Office Manager

Stephanie Werner

Stephanie was born and raised in Cameron, Tx.  She graduated high school in 2002 and later earned an Associate’s Degree in Business Admin (2012).  She and her family lived in Alaska for almost 7 years (2006-2012) while her husband was stationed there in the Army. She has served First Baptist Church of Rogers since August 2018.

 

Stephanie, and her husband Doug were married in 2004 and have 2 children.  Doug works as a Superintendent for a commercial construction company out of Austin. Her son attends Texas State University and her daughter is at Rogers High School.

 

Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, outdoor activities like hiking, and working out.

Student & Music Minister

Jack Hartman

Jack is a native of the northeastern United States, spending most of his early years in Pennsylvania.  He grew up in a Christian home, and his dad was a pastor and mother a private voice and piano teacher.

 

Jack is a 2023 graduate of Gordon College in Wenham, MA with a bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministries.  Shortly after graduation, Jack married his wife Leah (July 8, 2023).  Shortly after that the couple made the long move to Central Texas to serve at First Baptist Church in Rogers.  Both Jack and Leah have a heart for music and for young people!  He has served FBC as music and student minister since August 2023.

 

Jack enjoys frisbee golf, football, and baseball.  He is a big fan of the Texas Rangers baseball team.  Leah works for Waco ISD as an elementary general music teacher.  She enjoys reading, singing, piano, and guitar.

 

Jack came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as Savior when he was 16 years old and the Holy Spirit has continued to work in his heart, calling him to ministry and developing in him a strong passion for Christ’s church.

Children's Director

Morgan Edmonds

          Morgan has been a part of FBC since the spring of 2023 and became children’s ministry director in early 2024.  She grew up in Humble, TX and graduated High School there in 2015.  She married her husband Jacob in 2019.  Morgan and Jacob have a son Joseph and another son on the way!  Morgan enjoys many types of crafting in her spare time.  Jacob is an officer with the Temple Police Department and enjoys hunting and fishing.

          Morgan received Christ as her Savior when she was twelve years old and has had a heart for children and youth for most of her life.  She has worked regularly with Vacation Bible Schools and other children’s ministries and programs at other churches prior to coming to FBC Rogers.