
Staff Team

Reed Redus
Senior Pastor
He is earning his doctorate from Baylor University; his Masters of Divinity is from Gateway Seminary and his B.A. is in English Literature from West Texas A&M University. He enjoys spending time with his family and church, reading, drinking coffee, working out, mountain biking, and skiing. Most of all, he loves Jesus Christ and serving him in Santa Fe!

John McDaniel
Associate Pastor of Worship & Education
John holds a Master of Arts in Church Music from Gateway Seminary and has a Bachelor of Music in Church Music from Baylor University. John enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer and their two kids, cooking, ice skating and skiing. He desires that all who visit First Baptist Church experience the love of Christ, transformative worship, and the warmth of our people!

Chris Castorena
Associate Pastor of Family Ministry & Education
Chris received his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a graduate from West Texas A&M University with a B.B.A. in Finance. Chris is married to Hannah and they have 3 children at home and 1 in Heaven. He loves adventuring with his familia, eating good food, listening to music, and being outdoors. Above all, he treasures Jesus and is passionate about making disciples in Santa Fe and beyond!

Betty Sloan
Administrative Assistant of Finance & Publication
Betty is originally from Southern California and moved to Santa Fe with her husband Mark in 2015. She has extensive bookkeeping experience and even managed a boutique hotel on the Monterey Bay in California. She loves the Lord and is thrilled to be part of FBC!