FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PINEHURST
Leading People to Love Jesus
OUR STAFF
Jonathan Shelor
Senior Pastor
How Long At FBCP: Jonathan began serving FBCP in 2023.
Family: Married Katie in 2005 and have 7 children: Spencer, Kylan, Kenzie, Cole, Blake, Tate and Nash.
Education: Bachelors in Business Administration from Roanoke College, Master of Divinity in Christian Ministry and Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Leadership from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Ministry Experience: Jonathan has over 15 years of experience, serving as Senior Pastor in North Carolina and Missouri.
Likes: Spending time outside as a family, going to the beach, hiking, and coffee!
Favorite Bible Story: The Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7
Corbin Coe
Youth Pastor
How Long At FBCP: Corbin began serving FBCP in 2024.
Family: Married Ansley in October, 2023.
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree with a double major in Bible/Theology and Ministry Leadership with a concentration in youth and family ministries from Johnson University.
Ministry Experience: I have been working with students for several years through camps, VBS and small groups! I have also been working full time with students for a little over a year at my previous student ministry residency. In this role, I was able to plan events, small group lessons, teach and preach to students, as well as attend retreats with students.
Likes: Anything outdoors, sports, fellowship, and summer drives with the windows down.
Favorite Bible Story: When “David spared Saul’s life”. He cut off a piece of his robe to prove his restraint and obedience to the Lord. (1 Samuel 24)
Josh Costello
Worship Pastor
How Long At FBCP: Josh began serving FBCP in 2024.
Family: Married to his wife, Emily for 20 years and has 3 children: Ellie, Brooke and Rocco.
Education: Josh has a Masters in Biblical Studies from Multnomah Theological Seminary.
Ministry Experience: Josh has served in ministry for 7 years in worship leader, youth pastor, and senior pastor roles.
Likes: Besides music, Josh enjoys time with family and friends, playing disc golf or pickleball, and talking about God’s word.
Favorite Bible Story: The Farewell Discourse (John 14-17) - Like the center of a cinnamon roll, this part is undeniably the best.
Melody Sikes
Church Office Administrator
How Long At FBCP: Melody began serving in 2022.
Family: Married to Chris; has 4 children
Education: AAS in Dental Hygiene, BS in Education, MBA.
Likes: Family time, hiking, sitting on the beach
Favorite Bible Story:Judges 7, when God defeated the Midianites with 300 men.
Harriet Williams
Church Pianst
Family: Married Derick in 2001; have five children.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology 1997.
Ministry Experience: Served as pianist, worship leader, and music director in Okinawa, Japan; North Carolina, and Virginia.
Likes: Baking, nature trails, puzzles.
Favorite Bible Story: Micaiah (1 Kings 22)