Michael has been serving in ministry for over 12 years and joined the staff at FBC Shallowater in June 2021. He is from Lubbock and loves this area and community. He graduated from Wayland Baptist university with a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry. Michael’s desire is to see students connect with Christ is a real, life-transforming way! 

Julie has been the Children’s Pastor at FBC since 2005. Her heart is for the children to come to know Christ's love and to serve Him! Also to help parents fulfill their God-given role to be their children’s primary spiritual leaders. Julie is married to Bryan and they have two grown children Ethan and Madison. Julie enjoys hanging out with her family!

Anna Jackson serves as Discipleship and Development Coordinator. Her passion is helping people grow in their relationship with Christ. Anna has a Master of Education Degree in Counseling and certification in Mid-Management. Anna served as a teacher, counselor, and administrator in the field of education prior to transitioning to church work. Anna and her husband Rodney grew up in Shallowater.  They returned to Shallowater in 2006 to raise their twin boys, Sawyer and Spencer. 

Jeremy began serving as the interim worship leader at FBC Shallowater in June of 2020 and was hired as our part-time Worship Pastor in February of 2022. Jeremy and his wife Krystle were married in 2007 and have two children, Rutledge and Paisley. Jeremy has served in several pastoral positions over the past 20 years in churches across the South Plains. He also works at Texas Girls & Boys Ranch in Lubbock where he serves as Director of Education, Recreation, and Spiritual Development. Jeremy earned a Bachelor’s degree in Church Music from Wayland Baptist University and a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of the Southwest.

Carrie Sarchet is the Financial Secretary at FBC Shallowater. She has been blessed to work at this church since 2003! Her husband’s name is Kerry. Together, they have four children. Seven grandsons and one granddaughter call them Slick and Lottie! Their favorite pastime is playing with their grandchildren. Carrie's favorite Bible verse is Hebrews 7:25. We must never forget that Jesus is completely able to save those who come to God through him!

Annie is a Lubbock local who graduated from Texas Tech University with an Advertising degree in 2020. She has worked in ministry since 2018 in various ways including student ministry, missions, and administration. She has a heart for missions and meeting others where they are at to show the love of Christ. Annie and her husband, Jackson have one son Henry who was born in 2023. They look forward continuing to serve and love the community of FBC Shallowater!

Lupe is the Custodian at First Baptist Church. She began working here in 2013. Her favorite thing about working here is seeing all of the children in our KDO program. They make her so happy.  Her husband’s name is Leon and she has three children, eleven grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren!