First Baptist Church
SANTA FE
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!
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Randy Eagan
Interim Worship Minister
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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!
Linda Wilson
Church Secretary
Linda is a native New Mexican and has served on our staff for over 26 years! She and her husband John have two adult children and four grandchildren. She is an integral part of FBC and it is her honor and privilege to serve this church.
Charlotte Witt
Financial Secretary
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Herman Martinez
Church Custodian
Herman is a native New Mexican and has been married to Loretta for over 20 years. He loves camping and traveling. His service is critical to the stewardship of our facilities and ministries of our church.
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!
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Chris Castorena
Associate Pastor of Family Ministry & Education
Chris received his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a B.B.A. in Finance from West Texas A&M University. Chris is married to Hannah and they have 4 children at home and 1 in Heaven. He enjoys adventuring with his familia, exploring the outdoors, savoring good food, and listening to music. Above all, he loves Jesus and is passionate about teaching the Bible & making disciples in Santa Fe and beyond!
Gregg Higgins
Associate Pastor of Worship
Coming soon.
Linda Wilson
Church Secretary
Linda is a native New Mexican and has served on our staff for over 26 years! She and her husband John have two adult children and four grandchildren. She is an integral part of FBC and it is her honor and privilege to serve this church.
Charlotte Witt
Financial Secretary
Charlotte enjoys the opportunity to apply her accounting skills to serve the First Baptist Church family. She and her husband Steve are Santa Fe natives, they have two daughters and two black labs that keep them busy. You will find her serving in various areas of the church, but she has a heart for youth and women's ministry. Charlotte is so grateful to be on staff with such an amazing team that work together to serve the Lord and our church.
Dayanna Hernandez
Publications Director
Dayanna graduated from UTEP with a degree in Public Relations, a minor in English: Rhetoric & Writing Studies, and a concentration in advertising. She is a newlywed to Marcos and loves people, photography, watching movies, music, organization, and trying new things. Above all, she loves the Lord and is passionate about serving Him and the community of Santa Fe!
Steve Alarid
Custodial Director
Coming Soon.
Amy Booth
Kitchen Director
Coming Soon.
Dan Chappell
Security Director
Coming Soon.
Jim Saunders
Maintenece Director
Coming Soon.