David Hutto
Associate Pastor
David has served as our Associate Pastor, Student Minister, and Minister to Senior Adults since May of 2000. Before coming to FBCM, he served at Calvary Baptist in New Orleans from 1981-1983, and then Highland Baptist in Meridian, MS from 1983-2000. David and his wife, Kim, have 2 children, Ben (wife-Lacey) and Rebekah (husband-Jacob). He has three grandchildren-Luke, Graham, and Adalyn Grace. David has a Bachelor’s Degree in History from La. Tech University and a Master of Divinity Degree from New Orleans Baptist Seminary. David enjoys camping, fishing, and playing golf. Among his favorite songs are “One Pure and Holy Passion” and “No longer Slaves.”
David’s life verse is found in Matthew 6:33, “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Contact David: DHfbcm@gmail.com
Joel Wiley
Music Minister
Joel has been at FBCM since 2002 as our Minister of Music and Worship. He has been singing and playing guitar, bass, and keyboard in churches and bands since he was a teenager. Joel and his wife, Lori, have served together at FBCM for many years and are both dear members of the FBCM family. Joel has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education and has taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades for years. In his free time, Joel enjoys traveling and spending time at home with his family. He has too many musical favorites to mention, but he really loves Chris Tomlin, Hillsong, and Third Day.
Joel’s favorite verses are Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.”
Contact Joel: Wiley.Joel@gmail.com
Kim Hutto
WEE Care Director
Kim and her husband, David Hutto (our Associate Pastor), have been dear members of the FBCM Staff Family for many years. They have served together at FBCM since 2000. Kim is currently serving as our WEE Care Director. She has a B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education from La. Tech University and has previously served at Highland Baptist Church in Meridian, MS. Kim enjoys traveling, camping, and reading.
Her favorite verse is Romans 8:28, “We know that all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose.”
Contact Kim at KimHutto@att.net
Evan & Dena Wagner
Youth Directors
Evan and Dena joined FBCM in 2010 and have been leading the youth since January of 2022. In addition to serving with the youth, Evan and Dena have been active in FBCM’s AWANA ministry, Bus Ministry, and various other ministries. Dena has a passion for teaching children and youth and is a homeschooling mom. Evan also serves as a deacon at FBCM.
Evan and Dena have three kids (Abigail, Grant, and Luke), as well as two bonus kids and a future son-in-law (Lane).
Danielle Pendergast
Kids Director
Danielle and her family joined FBCM in 2016. She has been serving as the Kids Director since March 2022. Prior to starting this position, Danielle has served and continues to serve faithfully in our AWANA ministry and in various other ministries at FBCM. Her husband, Fin, is a deacon at FBCM, and it is a joy to have their family as part of the FBCM Family!
Danielle and her husband have 3 children: Lila Kate, Addilyn, and Findley. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, and if you spend any time with Danielle, you will see that her love and passion for teaching children are evident. She adores her animals and living on a farm! She enjoys morning walks, homeschooling her kiddos, and date nights with her husband! She loves the snow but also looks forward to beach vacations with her family!
Her favorite Bible verse is found in Ephesians 2:5, “And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”
Contact Danielle at fbcmkids175@gmail.com
Becca Pickens
Little Kids Director
Becca has been serving as the Nursery Director since February 2020. She and her husband, Phillip, have been members of FBCM since 2008. They have 3 boys: Clark, Hank, and Walt.
Becca loves working with children and everything she touches becomes fun. She tirelessly serves at FBCM in many positions and ministries. Her husband also serves at FBCM as a deacon.
She enjoys all kinds of crafting, going for walks, cooking, and playing games with her boys. The North Georgia Mountains, by a stream, is her favorite place to be!
Becca’s favorite verse is: Romans 8:28, “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
Contact Becca at Nurseryfbcm@gmail.com
Talita Vallejo
Office Administrator
Talita and her family joined FBCM in 2019. She joined our staff in April 2022.
Talita and her husband, Matt, have 2 children, Nate & Joanna. They all serve in different ministries and love being part of the FBCM Family. Talita has a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations from Bob Jones University and enjoys writing articles, translating, and talking to people in as many languages as she possibly can. “Afterall,” she says, “Jesus spoke many languages too!” Her favorite verse is Philippians 1:6, “Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
Contact Talita at offices.fbcm@gmail.com