Meet Our Leadership

At First Baptist Milton, we believe biblical leadership is essential to a healthy church. Our pastors, elders, deacons, and ministry leaders are committed to serving Christ, loving His people, and faithfully teaching His Word. 

SENIOR PASTOR

Matt Palmer

Elder/Lead Pastor

Matt Palmer is one of the elders and serves as our Lead Pastor. He and his family were called to serve FBC Milton in March 2022. Along with the elders, he provides oversight for all areas of church life. He is primarily responsible for preaching and pastoral care. 

OUR ELDERS

Gary Barnes

Elder

Gary Barnes has been a member of FBC Milton since 2022 and was appointed as an elder in 2023.  He oversees the Senior Adult ministry and fellowships.

Matt Doucet

Elder

Matt Doucet has been a member of FBC Milton since 2013 and was appointed as an Elder in 2023. He oversees the Youth Ministry, Family Ministry, Music Ministry, and all of the congregational church committees. 

Greg Thomas

Elder

Greg Thomas has been a member of FBC Milton since 2022 and was appointed as an Elder in 2023. He serves as the chair of the Elder Board and oversees the church building and grounds. He also oversees the Young Adult Ministry and coordinates the Sunday Seminars. 

Luke Arsement

Elder

Luke Arsement has been a member of FBC Milton since 2024 and was appointed as an Elder in 2025. He oversees the Men’s Fellowship and serves as the Event Coordinator. 

MUSIC MINISTER

Conner Pounders

Music Minister

Connor Pounders has been a member of FBC Milton since 2023 and serves as the Music Minister. He also leads and directs the logistics of the sound/presentation for the various services. 

OUR DEACONS

Gabe Primeaux

Deacon

Gabe Primeaux has been a member since 2000 and was appointed as a Deacon in 2015. He directs the building security team and serves as the staff maintenance person.

Michael Rinbenger

Deacon

Michael Rinberger has been a member since 2022 and was appointed as a Deacon in 2023. He serves as the facilitator of Sunday Service logistics and handles preparation and distribution of the church ordinances. 

Anthony Briggs

Deacon

Anthony has been a member since 2022 and was appointed as a Deacon in 2025. He serves as part of the music team and handles logistics for the Wednesday Fellowship Meal and Prayer Meeting and other events. 

CHURCH TEAM

Hannah Thomas

Secretary Admin

Hannah has been a member since 2022 and has served as Secretary since 2023. 

Mikki Webber

Clerk

Mikki has been a member since 2023 and has served as Clerk since 2024.

Cindy Thevenote

Treasurer

Cindy has been a member of FBC Milton since 1999. She has served in various roles, including secretary and church clerk. She currently serves as Treasurer, a role she has had since October 2016.