Many Minds, One Vision.
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FPC Thomasville isn't built on a personality, but on people. Our team helps make FPC a place where everyone can belong and discover a full life in Christ together.
Dr. TIM FILSTON
Senior Pastor
Tim is our Senior Pastor, serving primary roles as preacher, teacher, and leader. He grew up in North Carolina and met his sweetheart of 20 years, Beth, in college. They have served churches in Houston, Orlando, and Chattanooga. They are the parents of triplets + 1, David, Jameson, Caroline, and Benjamin. Tim loves what he does in part because it puts him in the position to witness changed lives, before, during, and after. People have spotted him on the road, riding on a couple of skinny tires, wetting a line in a Smoky Mountain river, or altering the landscape of a golf course. Tim blogs at faithanddoubt.com where he demonstrates the relevance of faith in everything life throws at us.
REV. Tyler Wilson
Associate Pastor of Student and Family Ministries
Tyler currently serves as the Associate Pastor of Student and Family Ministries here at FPC. Originally from Orlando, Florida, Tyler graduated from the University of Florida in 2017 with a degree in Journalism, and is a recent graduate with a Master of Divinity from Reformed Theological Seminary. He has served at churches in both Orlando, and in Gainesville. He is currently a candidate for ordination in the EPC and will be ordained as an Associate Pastor in 2022! Tyler is married to his college sweetheart, Allison, and they love to hike, play board games, and visit the best pizza spots in town. When not doing these things, Tyler can be seen trying to figure out why his putter continually malfunctions, why the Florida Gators aren’t good on offense and defense at the same time, and what amazing love the Lord has for us.
Elizabeth Mitchum
Director of Christian Education
Elizabeth has served as Director of Christian Education since June 2012. Christian Education includes ministry and programs among adults, children, and FPC Preschool. Elizabeth also works with Groups, Membership and Congregational Care. Originally from Perry, GA, Elizabeth graduated from Oxford College and Emory University. She spent a career in retail management and elementary education before entering full time ministry. She is married to Tim and they are proud parents of a blended family of 5 young adult children. They are delighting in this season of an empty nest! Together they enjoy Bulldog and Gamecock football, grilling and entertaining, good books, movies and live music. Deeply relational, Elizabeth is an Enneagram 2 and Myers-Briggs ESFJ. “It a privilege to be called by God to serve the church. Sharing Gospel truths, especially with children and families, is my greatest joy.”
Bryan Watt
Director of Arise Worship | Local Outreach Coordinator | Media Director
Bryan is the Director of Contemporary Worship at First Presbyterian Church. He has a passion for music & worship and a desire to see lives changed through an encounter with Jesus. After graduating from Baylor University with a Bachelors in Church Music and Vocal Performance, he attended Belmont University where he received his Masters in Church Music and Voice. As a Thomasville native, Bryan has a heart for reaching the local community for Christ. He co-founded the local non-profit, One Heart Beat, Inc. & Project Backyard, which reaches thousands of people with the gospel and helps serve those in need throughout the local community. Bryan’s Wife, Yvonne, grew up in Long Island, New York and currently serves as a RN in the Endoscopy unit at John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital. Bryan & Yvonne have a little boy named Jackson.
Dr. IAIN QUINN
Director of Music and Organist
Dr. Quinn is Professor of Organ and Coordinator of Sacred Music at FSU. Born in Cardiff, Wales, he moved to the USA in 1994 with a scholarship to The Juilliard School, later studying at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. He returned to the UK in 2009 to complete his PhD at the University of Durham. He has recorded fourtee CDs and published four books. His choral compositions are sung at churches throughout the USA. Iain and his wife Arianne have three children: Evan (17), Emily (9), Sophie (7).
Lisa Barber
Children’s Ministry Assistant
Lisa serves as the Children’s Ministry Assistant at FPC Thomasville. She is retired from the Decatur County School system and has taught various grade levels and subjects at Grace Christian Academy in Bainbridge. Lisa also served as the Director of Children and Family Ministries at First Presbyterian Church in Bainbridge. Lisa and her husband Mike have three grown children and two grandchildren. They love spending time at their home away from home at Santa Rosa Beach and spending time with their two grandchildren, Grayson and Ellie, as well as their two furbabies Charlie and Lilly.
DAVID ADAMS
Church Administrator
David serves as the Church Administrator at First Presbyterian Church. He and his wife, Eve, have been married 40 years and have lived in Thomasville since 1984. He was blessed to own his own business for nearly 25 years. Together, they raised 6 children, (a son, quadruplets, and a daughter). David considers himself a very blessed man, and enjoys spending time with God, family, (especially grandchildren!) working in the yard, reading and occasionally swinging a golf club.
AMY TOOLE
Executive Assistant
Amy serves as the Executive Assistant at First Presbyterian Church. Amy graduated from Thomas University with a Bachelor's in Social Work. She has two children, Landon and Emma Grace, both of whom reside in Athens GA. She enjoys spending time with her family and loves sitting around the table with a good cup of coffee and friends.
Willie Belcher
Sexton
Willie has been the Sexton at FPC for four years. In his time here, Willie has gotten to know just about everyone in the church. Willie has experience in various places but Sexton has been his favorite job. Willie has 3 beautiful daughters, 1 grandson, and 3 granddaughters who he loves spending his spare time with. Willie enjoys working out and weightlifting when not spending all of his time with his family.