First Baptist Church

Before coming to serve as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Ron had served as a Pastor in Southern Oregon for the last 7 years.  Ron still serves as the Church Planting Catalyst for Oregon with the Northwest Baptist Convention, responsible for training and coaching Churches and Pastors how to start new churches and ministries in the Northwest.  Ron began his ministry planting churches in Campeche, Mexico in 1996 and has helped start churches in Mexico, Argentina, Peru, New York, Canada, Texas and Oregon.  Ron and his wife Jeanette are originally from Houston and grew up on the Texas Gulf Coast.  They have 8 children and 1 granddaughter, with 5 of their kids still living at home.  As a family they love fishing, boating, and exploring the beaches of the Oregon Coast.  Their mission in life is to bring hope and belonging thru the love of Jesus as they serve in their community. 

Maynard Luurs  is the Lead Decaon,  The other Deacons are as follows:

Lero;y Hietala

Bob Garrett

Cy Hopper

Norm Rausch

Ramona has been in office management for over 30 years and recently felt inspired by the Lord to use her gift at First Baptist Church. Ramona has been in Children's Ministries for many years where she is currently teaching 1st-3rd grade children.  With a passion for seniors, she also has a ministry with elderly women and shut-ins.