Gary has served as senior pastor of FBCRR since 1992. He was born in Baytown, Texas and is married to Brenda (Lofton) from Pasadena, Texas. Brenda is a speech language pathologist in the Round Rock School District. Brenda and Gary met at Sam Houston State in Huntsville, Texas. They have two grown children, Lynda and Allison, one granddaughter and three grandsons. Also part of the family are Esther, Rebecca, and Eunice Jeong from South Korea. And then, there is Maisie, the family's cairn terrier. Gary holds a Bachelor's degree from Sam Houston State, a Master of Divinity degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been in full time ministry since 1976, in churches in Alabama, Missouri, and Texas.

Interests: Family, five string banjo, fishing and old movies
Personal Passion: Preaching
Favorite Place Traveled: The California coast along Highway 1
Favorite Music/Songs: Oldies/My Girl by the Temptations, Foggy Mountain Breakdown by Earl Scruggs
Favorite Books: The Bible
Favorite Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Bob Sheffield served for over 40 years as a pastor or interim pastor of churches in Mississippi, Texas, Tennessee, and Kentucky. He has written numerous articles for various Southern Baptist Publications and is author/contributor of twelve books. He served for 22 years in Deacon Ministry and Pastoral Ministry with LifeWay Christian Resources of the Southern Baptist Convention before retiring in 2007. He and his wife Barbara have been married for 51 years and have three children and eight grandchildren.
Interests: Sports
Personal Passion: Ministry and Missions
Favorite Place You’ve Traveled: The Canadian Rockies
Favorite Music/Songs: The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and soft jazz
Favorite Books: Anything written by Max Lucado or Charles Swindoll
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 31: 14-15a, “I trust in you, O Lord; I say, ‘You are my God.’ My times are in Your hands.”

Called to ministry as a high school student in McAllen, Texas – surrendered to the ministry as a student at the University of Texas. Glen went on to graduate and complete a Masters degree in Church Music at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as Minister of Music at First Baptist since 1981. Glen is married to Kay (also a musician) and has two grown sons Chris and Jeff.

Interests: Cowboy and Longhorn Football, Running Swimming, Singing Men of Texas
Personal Passion: Music
Favorite place you’ve traveled: Washington DC
Favorite Music: Hymns, Guitar Music, Choral Music
Favorite TV: Heroes, NCIS, The Closer
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 40:30, 31 “Those who wait on the Lord will gain new strength”

R. D. ‘Hawk’ Hawkins is the Business Administrator for FBCRR. His responsibilities include facilities, business operations and finance. Before joining the Executive Staff, he worked in the technology industry as an Operations Manager and Business Consultant.

Mr. Hawkins has provided consulting services to academia and industry on a myriad of topics which include planning, management, operations analysis, process development and the implementation of business practices and procedures. His background includes team building and large scale project management expertise.

Mr. Hawkins has a BS degree in management, an MBA and is a past consulting member of the Advisory Board of the Graduate School of Business, University of Texas. He is an author whose articles related to management and operations have appeared regularly in industry publications.

He and his family have been members of the church since 1986.

Tracey married Jack Mayo in 1993 and they've been blessed with two children, Emily (14) and Connor (10). She has been a member of First Baptist Church in Round Rock since 1995. Serving in preschool ministry since 1998, God called her into the Ministry in 2003. She feels truly blessed to work for the Lord here at First Baptist Church. Prior to working at the church, she worked for the Attorney General’s office as a systems analyst for 9 years.

Interests: NASCAR
Personal Passion: Reaching Preschool Families and helping parents with their very important job…the Spiritual Growth of their children
Favorite Place You’ve Traveled: DISNEYLAND
Favorite Music/Songs: Todd Agnew, Contemporary Christian Artist
Favorite Books: Right now…my Seminary books (that is all I have time to read)
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 23

Melva attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX and earned a B.A. degree in Religious Education and Religion plus an Education Certification. She had been a school teacher for 7 years prior to coming to First Baptist Church as a church member. Here, God opened the door for her to begin serving Him in full-time ministry. She first served as Minister of Childhood Education before becoming our Minister to Children. She is married to Clark Shubert who greets folks in the Welcome Center. They have two children, three grandchildren, a dog, a cat, and several birds at home. They also care for the fish in the 250 gallon fish tank at the Riverside Café.

Interests: Roller Coasters, Training my Dog for Agility Races
Personal Passion: Developing Kids to be Leaders in Ministry
Favorite Place You’ve Traveled: Oahu and the Zip Line at Camp Gap
Favorite Music: Glen Vanlandingham with his guitar in Kids Praise (It’s the most fun way to worship!)
Favorite Books: My Photo Albums, The book my Grandmother wrote for me about her life
Favorite Scripture: Galatians 2:20 “I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ liveth in me, and the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Judy is a graduate of Baylor University with a BBA degree in accounting. She worked for education institutions as an internal auditor/accountant for several years before starting a family. She and her husband, Robert (a water resources engineer), moved to Round Rock in 1991 and have 3 sons -- Matthew, Jared and Ethan – college age and older! She has been the Financial Administrator for FBCRR since 1998, seeking to serve the Lord and His church through stewardship and accountability.

Interests: Family, Reading
Favorite Place You’ve Traveled: Alaska
Favorite Music/Songs: Variety -- Classical, Jazz, Gospel, Blue Grass
Favorite Books: To Kill a Mockingbird; Jan Karon’s “Mitford” books; mysteries
Favorite Scripture: Micah 6:8, I Cor. 10:13

Marc retired after working 34 years in the Facilities Department at the largest car insurance company in the world. He and Barbara have been happily married since 1971. They have a son, daughter and 3 grandchildren. They have been members here since 1975.

Interests: Enjoy all sports - the RR Express and UT baseball
Personal Passions: Teaching the 6th grade class, Precept Classes and The Children at Heart Ministries
Favorite Places to Travel: Italy and Alaska
Future Plans: Travel to China, I have visited 48 states, need to visit 2 more to complete all 50 states
Favorite Book: The Bible
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3: 5-6, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your pathways straight."

Denise has always loved music, especially playing the piano. In first grade, she began taking piano lessons from her aunt, who was a church organist. That led to accompanying school and church choirs, ensembles, soloists, and playing for worship services, weddings and funerals. She has served as Music Assistant at First Baptist Church since 1995. Denise and her husband Doug have been married since 1979. They have 3 sons, Jonathan, Matthew and Phillip, and 2 daughters-in-law, Amber and Rebecca.

Interests: Spending time with family, Shopping for antiques, Watching sports (especially football and baseball)
Personal Passion: Family and Music
Favorite Place Traveled: The Caribbean (cruising), Rocky Mountains of Colorado
Favorite Music/Songs: Hymns, Gospel, 50’s, 60’s & 70’s Music, Country
Favorite Books: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Be still and know that I am God. Isaiah 40:31, They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Dorothy has served as our Librarian and Kitchen Manager since 1996. She is married and has 6 children , 23 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She also sings in the Adult Choir and works in child care.

Interests: Horses, her family, reading, cooking
Personal Passion: Caring for her chihuahua Peanut and her horse Shawnee, and also flower gardening
Favorite Place Traveled: Her home state of Connecticut
Favorite Music/Songs: The Old Rugged Cross and Amazing Grace
Favorite Books: The Bible and Books by Al Lacy
Favorite Scripture: Romans 8:28 and Psalm 91:2

John Gurley served in the military for 3 years during WWII with the US Navy, Submarine Service.
He has a Master of Divinity from Central Baptist Seminary, Kansas City.
He has served as pastor since 1948, in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas, along with bi-vocational service in Children's Home, Health Care and Church Finance.
He has 6 children, 11 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Favorite Hymn: Amazing Grace
Favorite Songs: The Holy City, O, Love of God, God Bless America
Favorite Scriptures: Psalm 23, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 13:5, Philippians 4:11-13

John has been employed at our church since October, 2000. He is our Facilities Tech. He enjoys working in the kitchen helping with the Wednesday night suppers. He has lived in Round Rock all his life and has seen many changes to the city.

Interests: Fishing, watching and attending sport events
Personal Passion: Cooking mexican food
Favorite Place Traveled: New Orleans
Favorite Music: 60’s & 70’s Oldies
Favorite Singer: The Beatles

After being raised on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi and enjoying the majority of her life on the sunny Texas coast, Dawn is finding living in beautiful Central Texas a delightful change. While volunteering as an Office Angel at FBC Rockport, TX, the Lord instilled in her the desire for full time ministry. She feels the Lord has been preparing and equipping her throughout her life for the ministry she has been called to here at FBCRR. She has two grown sons; Kendrick , who lives in Austin, and Kyle, who is serving our country in the Army.

Interests: Chatting with friends, watching sunsets
Personal Passion: Helping Facilitate Celebrate Recovery
Favorite Place You’ve Traveled: To see the Dead Sea Scrolls
Favorite Music: Christian Rock, 70’s music
Favorite Books: Non-Fiction, esp. by Joel Rosenberg
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Sheri attended ACC for two years and is married to Kevin. They have two children, Vance and Sarah. She has been a member of FBC since 2000, and has been working at First Steps Learning Center since 2001. She became the Childcare Coordnater in 2005 and love it.
Favorite interests: playing softball and basketball.
Personal passions: to be with her kids and family, and teaching about God.
Favorite music: Contemporary and old gospel music.
Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13
" I can do everything throughhim who gives me Strength."

Sheri has been on staff with the Church since 2003, and also working with First Steps Learning Center for 2 years prior to that. She can honestly say she's thrilled with her position here at FBCRR, and has never worked with such a wonderful group of people. She has been married to husband John since 1990 and they have two amazing sons. Kylan, a member of the United States Air Force and James attending Round Rock High School.

Personal passion: family... She is devoted to her family and wouldn’t have it any other way.
Favorite family pasttimes: camping, hiking, boating or really anything else that gets the family outdoors together. Favorite vacation: Washington DC.
Favorite music: Contemporary Christian music…with a little country mixed in. That country music is bred into her from her West Texas upbringing.
Favorite scripture: Joshua 1:9, “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not tremble or be dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Terrie has worked for FBCRR since 2001 serving in various ministries. She currently supports the Preschool and Student Ministries. She and her husband Mike have been married for 30 years and have 3 grown daughters and one son-in-law.

Interests: Crafts and card making
Personal Passion: Students and preschool children
Favorite Place You’ve Traveled: Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Favorite Music/Songs: Steven Curtis Chapman, Third Day, MercyMe, Newsboys, tobyMac, David Crowder Band, the Katinas
Favorite Books: the Bible, Silver Boxes by Florence Littauer
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 40:31 and Ephesians 4:29

Kim graduated from Texas State with a degree in Family and Child Development and worked for the state of Texas in Early Childhood Intervention for 8 years before becoming a stay at home mom with her 3 children, Reed age 9 and twins Kate and Brooke age 4. She became the Director of FSLC in August 2008. She and her husband Mark have been married for 14 years and are active members at FBCRR.
Interests: Sports, Reading and Spending time with my family and friends.

Personal Passion: My children's activities and UPWARD
Favorite Place You’ve Traveled: Mexico
Favorite Music/Songs: Mercy Me, "I Can Only Imagine" and Casting Crowns' "We Are The Body"
Favorite Books: The Bible, Breaking Free by Beth Moore and Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy
Favorite Scripture: Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

Chrissy has been blessed with the opportunity to work for the church family she grew up with and loves dearly. She has worked for FBCRR and FSLC in several different roles since 1997. She is married to David and God has given them three beautiful daughters, Stacy, K’Leigh and Brianna. This church has played many very important roles in her life and she is now very excited to give her heart and time back through reaching out to families here.

Interests: Church and anything my kids do…RRHS Dragon Band, RRY Cheerleading, Kickball, Basketball and many more.

Personal Passions: Being there for people in need.

Favorite Place Traveled: The Mountains of New Mexico (God’s Beautiful Work)

Favorite Music: Contemporary Christian, Praise Songs, and of course Country.

Favorite Song: How Great Thou Art

Favorite Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Larry attended Southwest Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Larry has been married to Jeanne since 1983. Together they have served churches in Texas, Missouri and Alabama. Jeanne has taught school in each of those states as well. They have two adult children, Jake and Luke. The family pet is Lola, a 90 lb black lab with way too much personality. You might see them traveling the backroads on their motorcycle looking for a great place to eat. Suggestions are always welcome!

Interests: Family, Victory Motorcycles, Sailing, Presidential Libraries and Photography
Personal Passion: Discipleship and Church Growth
Favorite Place Traveled: El Salvador, Washington D.C., the home of a good friend
Favorite Music/Song: 70’s/80’s Power Rock, Oldies and smooth jazz
Favorite Books: Who Moved My Cheese, Way of the Shepherd, Good to Great

Staci is married to Travis, and they have two wonderful little boys named Zane and Corbin. Staci graduated from Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi with a Bachelors of Science in Mathematics. Before working for the church, Staci was a high school math teacher. Staci is excited to see what God’s plans are for her life and is eager to serve the Lord.

Favorite pastime: Playing Mario on the Wii with son, Zane.
Favorite Hymn: “Holy, Holy, Holy!”
Favorite color: Purple
Favorite animal: White Tiger
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 55

Personal Passion: music, singing in the FBC choir and Singing Women of Central Texas
Favorite Place Traveled: Oahu, Hawaii
Favorite Music/Song: hymns – Blessed Assurance, Victory in Jesus
1940’s, 1950’s songs, big band music
Favorite Books: books by Karen Kingsbury
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Interests: Being with family, watching football (Cowboys), watching old movies