FBCFH - Staff

	Tony Pierce - Senior Pastor Pastor Tony & Teresa came to First Baptist of Fountain Hills on the 1^st of April 2006. Tony has been in the ministry for 29 years serving in five churches. The first church he served as Associate Pastor for Youth while still in college at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview Texas. The Pierce’s have served four Arizona churches as Senior Pastor & wife; Pima Street Baptist in Tucson, First Baptist in San Manuel, Skyline Fellowship in Mesa, & now here in Fountain Hills. Pastor Tony is a veteran who served in the US Army Military Police Corps in Japan. Tony & Teresa have two grown children & one daughter-in-law…Drew, Kathy & Shiloh. The motto for Pastor Tony’s ministry through the years has been a simple one, but directs what he does, “Preach the Word, Love the People”.
	Chris & Linda Jensen - Ministers of Creative Arts & Music I asked Jesus into my heart when I was four years old. I remember kneeling by my bed & telling God that I wanted Him to be my Savior. Since then, I have gone through many years of learning & growing in the Christian walk. He is my joy & my salvation & the strength of my heart! Music has always been the gift that God gave me. I started singing solos in church when I was seven years old. You would find me in the children’s choir every Saturday morning. When I was in sixth grade I started making use of all those piano lessons by playing the piano for Sunday school classes & eventually the “big church”. I went to public school & participated in everything musical they had including choirs & orchestra (I kind of played the violin!). When it came time for college, I attended & graduated from Simpson College, which was then located in San Francisco. Of course, my degree was in Sacred Music & my minor was Bible. I traveled in a small singing group called the “Simpson Singers” & also in the concert choir. Again, I participated in everything musical they offered. After graduating college & earning my teaching credential, I taught school in Christian & public schools. At the same time, God gave me opportunities to serve Him in my local church playing the piano & eventually taking the position of Music Director. I have served in that capacity for many, many years with twelve years of those as Music Minister of First Baptist Church Fountain Hills. Please come worship with us. If you are musical, we have a place for you to serve!
	Donna De Smet - Ministry Assistant Donna has been fulfilling her role as Ministry Assistant since March 1, 2001. Donna has been in ministry for many years. Born in Argentina, South America to parents who were serving as missionaires in that country. She started singing at a very young age and has enjoyed good music since. Her love for children also started at a young age. She's been a Sunday school teacher, pre-school teacher, nanny and has served in Awana Clubs International since 1991 where she started as a leader in Sparks. She has served as Awana Commander at FBCFH since January 1999.
Cell: (520) 490-6678	David Taylor Jr. - Youth Pastor David joined the FBCFH staff on January 1, 2007 to minister to students in grades 6-12. David was ordained by FBCFH as a pastor January 28, 2007. Prior to his call to Fountain Hills, David served 11 years (1995-2006) alongside his own youth pastor (Kelly Beitel) at the Tucson Baptist Temple. David studied 3 years (1996-1999) at the University of Arizona, with course work towards a major in Psychology & a minor in Family Studies. David graduated in 2006 from Liberty University DLP with a Bachelor of Science degree in Religion. David married his best friend & high school sweetheart, Rikki, on June 5, 1998. God has blessed them with their daughters Trinity & Mercy, adopted son Mason, & 2 wonderful foster daughters. David enjoys playing disc golf, basketball, Christian hip-hop & more disc golf.
	Roxana Daymude - Church Treasurer Roxana is happily married to Randy & has 3 fantastic children. 2 daughters & 1 son (Breeann, Morgan, & Dillon). They joined FBC in 1986 & she became Treasurer in 2004. She LOVES the truth of God's Word & the biblical outline He gave us to live by. She enjoys people (especially teenagers), traveling & reading a good book. Her favorite saying is "LAUGHTER IS AN INSTANT VACATION" by Milton Berle. She believes life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.
	DaNelle Bushnell - Children's Director DaNelle joined our staff in January of 2011 to minister to the families and the children of FBCFH. Prior to being called to Fountain Hills, she served 4 years as the Children’s Minister for a growing church plant, has served on several international mission teams, and worked with the Valley Rim Baptist Association co-directing children’s camp and leading children’s conferences. DaNelle came to know Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior at age five. She knew at an early age that God had called her to work with children and is excited to be able to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with them! DaNelle is a recent graduate from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in Family and Childhood development and also hopes to continue to her education.

	Tony Pierce - Senior Pastor Pastor Tony & Teresa came to First Baptist of Fountain Hills on the 1^st of April 2006. Tony has been in the ministry for 29 years serving in five churches. The first church he served as Associate Pastor for Youth while still in college at Wayland Baptist University in Plainview Texas. The Pierce’s have served four Arizona churches as Senior Pastor & wife; Pima Street Baptist in Tucson, First Baptist in San Manuel, Skyline Fellowship in Mesa, & now here in Fountain Hills. Pastor Tony is a veteran who served in the US Army Military Police Corps in Japan. Tony & Teresa have two grown children & one daughter-in-law…Drew, Kathy & Shiloh. The motto for Pastor Tony’s ministry through the years has been a simple one, but directs what he does, “Preach the Word, Love the People”.
	Chris & Linda Jensen - Ministers of Creative Arts & Music I asked Jesus into my heart when I was four years old. I remember kneeling by my bed & telling God that I wanted Him to be my Savior. Since then, I have gone through many years of learning & growing in the Christian walk. He is my joy & my salvation & the strength of my heart! Music has always been the gift that God gave me. I started singing solos in church when I was seven years old. You would find me in the children’s choir every Saturday morning. When I was in sixth grade I started making use of all those piano lessons by playing the piano for Sunday school classes & eventually the “big church”. I went to public school & participated in everything musical they had including choirs & orchestra (I kind of played the violin!). When it came time for college, I attended & graduated from Simpson College, which was then located in San Francisco. Of course, my degree was in Sacred Music & my minor was Bible. I traveled in a small singing group called the “Simpson Singers” & also in the concert choir. Again, I participated in everything musical they offered. After graduating college & earning my teaching credential, I taught school in Christian & public schools. At the same time, God gave me opportunities to serve Him in my local church playing the piano & eventually taking the position of Music Director. I have served in that capacity for many, many years with twelve years of those as Music Minister of First Baptist Church Fountain Hills. Please come worship with us. If you are musical, we have a place for you to serve!
	Donna De Smet - Ministry Assistant Donna has been fulfilling her role as Ministry Assistant since March 1, 2001. Donna has been in ministry for many years. Born in Argentina, South America to parents who were serving as missionaires in that country. She started singing at a very young age and has enjoyed good music since. Her love for children also started at a young age. She's been a Sunday school teacher, pre-school teacher, nanny and has served in Awana Clubs International since 1991 where she started as a leader in Sparks. She has served as Awana Commander at FBCFH since January 1999.
Cell: (520) 490-6678	David Taylor Jr. - Youth Pastor David joined the FBCFH staff on January 1, 2007 to minister to students in grades 6-12. David was ordained by FBCFH as a pastor January 28, 2007. Prior to his call to Fountain Hills, David served 11 years (1995-2006) alongside his own youth pastor (Kelly Beitel) at the Tucson Baptist Temple. David studied 3 years (1996-1999) at the University of Arizona, with course work towards a major in Psychology & a minor in Family Studies. David graduated in 2006 from Liberty University DLP with a Bachelor of Science degree in Religion. David married his best friend & high school sweetheart, Rikki, on June 5, 1998. God has blessed them with their daughters Trinity & Mercy, adopted son Mason, & 2 wonderful foster daughters. David enjoys playing disc golf, basketball, Christian hip-hop & more disc golf.
	Roxana Daymude - Church Treasurer Roxana is happily married to Randy & has 3 fantastic children. 2 daughters & 1 son (Breeann, Morgan, & Dillon). They joined FBC in 1986 & she became Treasurer in 2004. She LOVES the truth of God's Word & the biblical outline He gave us to live by. She enjoys people (especially teenagers), traveling & reading a good book. Her favorite saying is "LAUGHTER IS AN INSTANT VACATION" by Milton Berle. She believes life isn't about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.
	DaNelle Bushnell - Children's Director DaNelle joined our staff in January of 2011 to minister to the families and the children of FBCFH. Prior to being called to Fountain Hills, she served 4 years as the Children’s Minister for a growing church plant, has served on several international mission teams, and worked with the Valley Rim Baptist Association co-directing children’s camp and leading children’s conferences. DaNelle came to know Jesus as her personal Lord and Savior at age five. She knew at an early age that God had called her to work with children and is excited to be able to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with them! DaNelle is a recent graduate from ASU with a bachelor’s degree in Family and Childhood development and also hopes to continue to her education.