Rev. Dr. Christy McMillin-Goodwin

Pastor

Christy is a native of South Carolina. She is a graduate of Furman University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. Christy also holds a Master of Divinity degree from the Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and earned a Doctor of Ministry in Spirituality from Columbia Theological Seminary in December 2022. Christy came to First Baptist after serving for 23 years at Oakland Baptist Church, Rock Hill, SC, as the Minister to Students and also the Minister of Education and Missions. 

She is married to Shane and they have two children, Paige and Reid.

Rev. Michael Williams

Worship LEADER

Michael was born and raised in the Northern Shenandoah Valley.  He is a lifelong educator (year 2024-25 was year 34 in education for Michael).  He has taught / mentored every age level from Kindergarten to High School Seniors in public, as well as private, schools.

Michael has been married to Sherry (Occupational Therapist) for over thirty years. They have two boys (Alan and Barney), and a little girl (their Javanese Dog, Miss Bella).

Josie Austin

Church pianist

Josie was born and raised in the Stephens City and Front Royal area. She is currently a student at Sherando, and set to graduate in 2026. Since elementary school, she has focused on music, and she currently plays clarinet and piano in the Sherando band. Along with playing instruments she conducts the band as a drum major during marching season. In her free time she loves to read, spin with the local color guard, and play with her dog, Dahlia.

Shelley Scott

DAYCARE DIRECTOR

Shelley has been with the daycare for over 4 years.  She is originally from West Virginia, but has lived in this area for 12 years.  Shelley has been married to Shawn Scott for 26 years, and together they have two adult sons, Nathan Scott, living in the Warrenton area, and Ryan Scott, who is currently serving in the Air Force.