Staff

Greg Smith has served as Senior Pastor of FBC since 2008.  He and his wife Donna have been married for over 40 years and have two grown children and five, count them: 5 grandchildren!  Bro. Greg’s gifts are preaching and teaching.  He preaches the Word of God as the power of God for our lives.  His greatest joys are telling people about his grandkids, and telling people about Jesus. 

Kevin Martin joined the staff at FBC Brazoria in July of 2021. Kevin is a native of Hurst, Texas and graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX. He accepted Christ as a teenager and was called into worship ministry a few years later. Kevin has served in churches in Texas, Missouri, and Florida. He was a part of THE PROMISE IN GLEN ROSE, a musical production based on the life of Jesus, for many years, serving as a member of the cast and as musical director. He is passionate about leading others in worship, choir, discipleship, and presenting seasonal productions to share the Gospel within the community. Kevin loves being a part of FBC because we are a church that loves Jesus, serves our community, and are passionate about making Disciples who make Disciples. His favorite verse is Zephaniah 3:17: “The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Kevin and his wife, Heather have two sons, William and Elijah.

Kaleb Moore joined the FBC staff as our student pastor in February of 2024. Growing up in La Pryor, TX, just outside of Uvalde County, he loves Southern Texas and is happy to be serving Christ in a rural Texas town. He graduated from The College at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth where he met his wife, Beatriz Moore. Both Kaleb and Beatriz are passionate about foreign missions and take every chance they get to go on overseas mission trips. Kaleb’s greatest goal at FBCB is to daily carry his cross in example and in service so that the youth group becomes full of active and passionate disciples of Jesus.

Courtney Vernor was added to the FBCB staff in January 2025.  She and her husband Shelby have both been lifelong members of FBC Brazoria.  In fact, they even had their first date at the church!  Together they have two boys, Colby and Connor.  Courtney is the proudest member of the fightin’ Texas Aggie class of 2006 and also graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Houston with a Master’s degree in Special Education.  Courtney has 17 years of experience in the field of public education, both as a teacher and diagnostician.  Courtney made the most important decision of her life at age 8 when she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior, and she strives to live for Him daily.  She both grew up through the church’s children’s ministry and has served it in various roles, including preschool Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher, music camp teacher, preschool choir leader, AWANA teacher, and more.  Courtney also volunteers weekly in a local prison with Prison Fellowship. She has a passion for evangelism and discipleship and loves to share the Good News of the Gospel with children and their families.

Denise Eubanks joined the staff at FBC Brazoria in January of 2023. She and her husband, David, have been married for 30 years and have been members of the church since 1997. They have 3 grown children and 3 wonderful grandchildren. Denise loves serving the Lord, her family, and others. Her favorite verse is Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

Tracy and her husband, Andy have been members of FBCB since 2002. They have six grown children and two beautiful grandbabies. This is her only church home, though found late in life she hit the ground running. She has been seeking, growing and serving God in every way He made available right up to accepting this position in  November 2024. Her heart’s desire is to serve Him faithfully until she sees Him face to face.

Karen (Karen Sue Mariam) was “born” and raised at First Baptist Church and has attended all but 12 years of her life. She and her husband, John, live in Lake Jackson.  Karen has three children: Kassandra, Archie, and Angela, and three grandchildren: Jacob, Zachary and Macy.  Karen is the organist/pianist (for over 50 years), a member of the Sanctuary Choir, and has been the part-time Financial Ministry Assistant since January of 2008. Karen loves serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in these capcities.

Jenny and her husband, Randy live in Brazoria with their two children, Daniel and Logan. Jenny and Randy have been members of First Baptist Church since 2002 and Jenny has been the Music Assistant since February of 2006. She is also the keyboard player and a vocalist in the Praise Band, a member of the Sanctuary Choir, and is the Director of the children's choir ministry, Praise Time! Jenny is also the Webmaster and the Facebook Administrator for the church. Jenny was born and raised in the Baptist church as the daughter of a worship pastor.  She loves the Lord with all her heart and has a passion for reaching people through music and worship.