OUR MINISTRY TEAM
Senior Pastor
Dr. Thomas West
Dr. Thomas West was recently called as Nashville First’s Senior Pastor. Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, he grew up attending First Baptist Church of Montgomery. West’s education includes a Bachelor of Arts from Auburn University, a Master of Divinity in Christian Studies from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Systematic Theology also from Southeastern. West began his ministry as a College and Equipping Pastor at Providence Church in Raleigh, NC where he also served as a Discipleship Pastor. Most recently he was serving as the Founding Pastor of Redeemer Queen’s Park in London, England.
West and his wife, Elizabeth, have two children, a daughter Perry, and a son Shepherd.
Dr. West will begin his transition as senior pastor on Jan. 1, 2024. He will preach two Sundays in January, two Sundays in February and begin full-time duties Easter Sunday in March.
615.664.6000 | Email
Administrative Assistant to Senior Pastor
Kim Hester
615.664.6010 | Email
Our Team is listed below in alphabetical order by Ministry Area.
Christian Education & Discipleship
Pastor of Christian Education & Discipleship
Alan Raughton
615.664.6024 | Email
Administrative Assistant to Minister to Children
Mary Bunn
615.664.6023 | Email
Minister to Students & Recreation
Caleb Cummings
615.664.6051 | Email
Administrative Assistant to Minister to Students & Recreation
Sarah Galloway
615.664.6050 | Email
Minister to Children
Shannon Meadors
615.664.6019 | Email
First Preschool Director
Marissa Moore
615.664.6022 | Email
Administrative Assistant to Pastor of Christian Education & Discipleship
Kelly Porch
615.664.6005 | Email
Senior Adult Program Director
Pam Stockett
615.664.6055 | Email
Worship & Music
Worship & Music Pastor
Joe Fitzpatrick
615.664.6031 | Email
Worship & Music Associate
Jason Cox
Worship & Music Associate
Laurie Hall
615.664.6030 | Email
Church Pianist
Kyle Hankins
615.664.6010
Worship & Music Associate, Organist
Kenneth D. Varner
615.664.6033 | email
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Children’s Choir Coordinator, Gwenn Fitzpatrick
Technical Director, Wesley Lankford
Pastoral Care
Minister of Pastoral Care
Tony Rankin
615.664.6021 | Email
Administrative Assistant to Min. of Pastoral Care
Matt Malone
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Finance & HR
Controller
Macon Fields
Phone : 865-414-4225 | Email
Business Associate
Myra Mathis
615.664.6004 | Email
Finance Assistant
Kelly Porch
615.664.6005 | Email
Operations
Operations Manager
Patrick Roshetko
Custodian & Security Officer
Bobby Bunn
Housekeeper
Rosa Estevez
Phone: 615.664.6000
Facilities Management Manager
Israel Garcia
615.406.9314 | Email
Food Services Provider
Jaky Garcia
Phone: 615.664.6075
Front Desk Assistant
Matt Malone
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