Pastor Mark grew up in a Christian home where he had the blessing of godly parents exemplifying the joy of being united in Christ. God saved Mark at a young age and years later led him to Bob Jones University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Biblical Counseling. During the summers Mark served at a Christian camp where he met his wife and best friend, Alyssa. After college and marriage, Mark and Alyssa served their local church in Illinois for several years. During those years, God instilled in Mark a desire to minister as a pastor. Mark obtained a Masters in Biblical Studies through Bob Jones University and then began searching for a church to serve in. God’s kind providence led Mark to connecting with First Baptist Church in West Bend where he began serving as Pastor of Discipleship at the beginning of 2025.

Mark values the sufficiency of God’s Word through the ministry of the Spirit in carrying out the mission of the Church redeemed by Christ. He treasures the opportunity to build relationships with fellow disciples of Christ and seeks to labor for Christ’s Kingdom through sound teaching and counseling together with faithful witness to the world.

Mark serves with the loving support and encouragement of his wife, Alyssa, and both praise the Lord for blessing them with four children: Jett, Cove, Juniper, and Maple. Mark enjoys reading various genres of literature, gardening, connecting over good coffee, enjoying God’s created world in nature, hunting, and most of all, spending time with Alyssa and their children.

Doug is passionate about serving the people of First in any way that he can. His burden for discipleship and loving people is evident as he leads a quarterly book fellowship at his home, men’s small groups, and seeks out individuals in the church body to encourage. Doug’s wife, Marci, faithfully supports him in every aspect of his ministry work. She has also hosted her own podcast called Thankful Homemaker for many years. Together, they cherish time with their two children and three grandchildren. The Ferrell​’s commitment to nurturing relationships within their church community reflects their deep love for family and ministry.

Chris was born in St. Paul, MN and grew up in Huntsville, AL. Shortly after high school, Chris enlisted in the US Air Force where he served two tours in the Middle East. Chris moved to Wisconsin in 2008 for school where he met his wife Mary. They have been married for 13 years and have been blessed to be the parents of 4 children – Ethan, Connor, Hunter, and Cassidy. Chris has a passion for people, especially a burden for teens and young adults who are entering critical stages of life. He is currently finishing a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Business and Bible as he continues pursuing his desire for future pastoral ministry.