STAFF

Perry accepted the position as the Senior Pastor at First Baptist Powell in 2020 after a unanimous vote from our congregation. He is married to Tanna, and they have three children: Madeline, Titus, and Micah.

Tim joined First Baptist Powell in 2006. He is married to Carla and they have two adult daughters, Hannah and Micah, and four grandchildren: Clay Bruner, Noah Ruth Vickery, Hayes Scott Vickery, and Deacon James Vickery.

Associate Pastor of Outreach

Kevin joined First Baptist Church in August 2025. He is married to Shelley, and they have two children: Hudson, and McClain.

Associate Pastor of the Academy

Eric has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee as well as a Masters of Divinity in Christian Ministry and a Masters of Theology in Church History from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Eric is married to Carrie and has three sons: Joshua, Lucas, and Jon David.

 Assistant Pastor of Students

Hunter graduated from Johnson University in 2019 with a bacheolor’s degree in Preaching and Youth Ministry and, in 2025, he earned his Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He joined the full-time staff at First Baptist Powell in the Spring of 2019. Hunter is married to Leah and they have two children, Amelia and Charlotte.

Cory graduated from Lincoln Memorial University with a degree in Criminal Justice. Shortly after, he was led into full-time ministry and has been working with our Student Ministry since 2014. He is married to Michaela, and they have one child, Olivia.

 Disciple-Making Director for Women

Alys has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications – Public Relations from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She has been a member of First Baptist Powell since 2009. Alys is married to Alan and has two daughters, Evie Grace and Rosemary, both of whom are students at First Baptist Academy.

 Children's Ministry Director

Brandie earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Louisiana State University  in Elementary Education. She joined the staff at First Baptist Powell in Spring of 2019. She is married to Craig, and they have three children: Selah, Silas, and Samuel.

Darin joined First Baptist Powell in 2003 after graduating from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He also serves as the Athletic Director for First Baptist Academy. Darin and his wife Katie have four children: Cooper, Avery, Ashlyn, and Alia.

Anthony has a bachelors degree in music business and has been a member at First Baptist Powell since 2025. He currently serves as the choir director, assisting the liturgy team and pastoral staff.

DeAnna has been a member of FBP since 2020. She has served in a variety of  ministries over the past 25 years. She has three sons: Isaiah, Zeke, and Micah.

Janice has a Master of Science in Speech Pathology and Special Education from the University of Tennessee and teaches classes at Pellissippi State part-time. She and her husband Chuck have been members of First Baptist Powell since 1993. They have two adult children, Lauren and Chase, and two granddaughters.

Angie has been on staff at First Baptist Powell since 2003. She has worked in
a variety of roles since joining our staff and now serves faithfully in her roles of Finance Specialist and Wedding Coordinator. She also serves as Coordinator for our Benevolent Care Ministry. She and her husband Tim have three adult children, Hunter, Rachel, and Ruby and one granddaughter, Farrah.

Linda is a lifelong resident of Knoxville who joined FBP in June 2023. She serves in the church office, where she primarily supports the academy by managing tuition contracts as well as handling accounts receivable and accounts payable.  Linda holds a degree in Management from Tusculum University. She is a proud mother of three adult children and a devoted grandmother to eight grandchildren. She feels especially blessed to have two of her grandchildren living with her and attending the academy. In her free time, Linda enjoys making memories with her family, especially through beach trips and camping adventures.

Eric was a Youth Pastor for 10 years, and he graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Religion. He has been doing IT work for 6 years and holds a Certificate from Google IT Support. He and his wife Fran moved to Knoxville in 2023 and have 5 children who attend FBA.