Meet our Pastor

Dr. Tom Richter

Raised in the college town of Murray, KY, Tom grew up in a Christian home.  God saved him as a young boy and as a teenager, Tom surrendered to God's call to ministry.

After High School, Tom earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Murray State University, a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry (D.Min.) from Beeson Divinity School at Samford University.

Tom speaks around the country with the simple goal of making much of Jesus.

Before moving to Cullman, AL Tom served for 14 years as a pastor in New York City at New Hope Christian Church. New Hope is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, NYC.

Tom and his wife Jackie (Dobson) have three children, Katie, Carson, and Anna.

Meet the Team

We are blessed to have some of the best staff serving God at Cullman First Baptist Church. They each serve our community with a passion for spreading the good news of Christ to our city.

Diane Boyd | Librarian

Scott Carlin | Executive Pastor

Micah Chambers | Middle School Ministry Director

Tim Childers | Facilities Manager

Karen Harmon | Worship Ministry Assistant

Kris Eddins | Live Production -Audio

Kerry Green | Executive Pastor Assistant

Dr. Edwin Hayes | Pastor Emeritus / Pastoral Care Minister

Holly Jennings | Food Service Coordinator

Chuck Johnston | Worship Pastor

Vickie Kennedy | Secretary

Morgan Martin | Student Ministry Assistant

Joshua McDonald | Live Production Leader

Rebekah Mickle | Children's Minister

John Oberheide | Facilities Support

Misty Patterson | Nursery / Preschool Coordinator

Jackie Richter | Weekday Preschool Director

Dr. Tom Richter | Pastor

Billy Robertson | Facilities Maintenance

Connor Seay | Associate Children's Minister

BJ Shelton | Student Pastor

Brandon Snider | Modern Worship Leader

Bre Turner | Ministry Assistant & Special Events