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.