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STAFF

The Pastoral Staff

Thomas G. Bayes, Jr. -- Senior Pastor

Pastor Bayes has been the senior pastor at FBC since September 1997.  He has been an inspiration to the congregation for boldness in community ministries and a passion for mission.  With his leadership, First Baptist Church is ready to embrace God's challenge to grow and serve.

Rev. Bayes; e-mail ; Phone (309) 682-5491; fax (309) 682-5450

Garland Criswell -- Pastor of Older Adult Ministries

Pastor Criswell has a long history of ministry in the Peoria area.  He was the Director of Friendship House of Christian Service for over 30 years.  He remains active in the community and administers the Prime Timers (the FBC senior group).  He is also developing a Bereavement and Grief group and a Stephens Ministry. All of this as he fulfills his duties as the First Baptist minister of visitation.

Pastor Criswell; e-mail ; Phone (309) 688-5496

Cheri Grizzard -- Pastor of Worship and Community Life

Rev. Grizzard is an ordained American Baptist Minister who has served pastorates in El  Paso and Hudson, Illinois. She has also served interim pastorates in Towanda and Normal. She served as the Music Minister at National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, D.C. and First Baptist Church, Normal, Illinois. Cheri served as the Director of the Center Singers at ISU.  Rev. Grizzard has a B.A. in Music from the University of Kentucky, a M.M. in Vocal Pedagogy from the University of Maryland, and a M.Div. from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Reverend Grizzard; e-mail ; Phone (309) 682-5491

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The Administrative Staff

Judy Tellier -- Administrative Assistant  

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Gay Rose -- Administrative Secretary

Office email ; Phone (309) 682-5491; fax (309) 682-5450

Lorey Schlehuber -- Financial Secretary

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