Our Staff
Colton Taunton, Pastor
Colton began his ministry at First Baptist Americus, while he was in college as our Youth Pastor, before going to seminary at Southern Seminary. Colton received a Master of Divinity and has served as lead pastor since 2024.
colton@fbcamericus.org
Rusty Mauldin, Minister of Education & Administration
Rusty and his family came to First Baptist in February, 1998, Rusty received his Bachelors of Science from Jacksonville State University and his Masters of Arts in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
rusty@fbcamericus.org
Luke Fendley, Minister of Students
Luke and his family came to First Baptist in 2017. His wife Laura is a teacher in Lee County at the 9th grade campus teaching Biology. They have two daughters.
Luke@fbcamericus.org
Connie Dozier, Administrative Assistant
Connie Gardner Dozier joined our staff in 2000 . She has served as Ministry Assistant, Financial Ministry Assistant and in 2020 assumed the position of Administrative Assistant. She and her husband, James are members at Plains Baptist Church. They have 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
connie@fbcamericus.org
Michele Mauldin, Ministry Assistant
Michele began as Ministry Assistant in September 2020. She is a retired teacher with the Sumter County School System. She and her husband Rusty have been members of First Baptist Church since 1998.
michele@fbcamericus.org
Ryan Gosnell, Preschool Director
Ryan has served as our Preschool Director since 2023. She has a Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development and a Master of Art in Human Resource Management and worked in early childhood education for over 10 years before coming to FBC.
ryan@fbcamericus.org