Pastor Russell and his family came to FBC Kemp in Oct. 2009. Although a native of Alabama, Russell and his wife Michele (a native Texan and also an alumnus of SWBTS) love calling Texas home. Russell moved to Texas to attend Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He graduated with a MDiv in 2009 and a PhD in 2024. His heart beats for missions, evangelism, and quality ministry that exalts the Lord and enables others to grow in their relationship with Christ. His desire is to see the church simply be biblical. In doing so, others will come to know Christ, the church will mature in its faith, and the world around it and beyond will be changed. Russell is an avid aviation enthusiast, outdoorsman, and sports fan. He and Michele have one son. Email: Pastorruss@fbckemp.org

Gary was called to be our Worship Leader in January 2022. Gary has been a key part of the worship at First Baptist over the last two decades. For twenty-one years Gary served as a VP and IT manager at First National Bank Kemp. Gary is currently a partner with Anytime Building Services LLC. 

Robin’s love for children was demonstrated long ago as she began her career as a public-school teacher. After twenty-five years teaching intermediate grades with Kemp ISD, and a brief stint of retirement, Mrs. Robin joined our staff in 2016 with a vision for bringing boys and girls into a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We appreciate the love that she and her husband Elmer have for our community and the folks who call First Baptist home.  Email: Robin@fbckemp.org

Grady serves as a Lay Minister and oversees our K1 Student Ministry. In addition to overseeing all things K1 Student Ministry, Grady has been the Plant Manager at Big City Crushed Concrete in Dallas for twenty-three years. His passion for our students and the greater community of Kemp to come to know Christ and live for Him is without question. While Grady's professional career takes him all over Texas, and at times across the USA, he loves to pour his time into Jr. High and High School students. Grady has served in this role since 2019. 

Diana is the better half of Grady. Diana joined the staff at FBC on March 2018 as our ministry and office coordinator. Diana brings a wealth of experience to First Baptist after having served as a manager of Dress Barn and owning and operating her own Florist that many locals will remember - The Flower Box. Diana's roots are deep in Kemp and the greater Cedar Creek Lake Area. Diana's passion for the Lord and serving the community was instilled by her parents who served the community all their life and held several local civil leadership positions throughout the years.

Email: Diana@fbckemp.org

Vidal volunteers his time to work with our bookkeeper to help us best steward the resources the Lord entrusts to us as we seek to make disciples of our community who call Kaufman County home.