Reverend James Owens has been pastor at The First for over 20 years.  He is married to Beverly, his wife of over 35 years.  They have two sons, Patrick and Alex.
The first lady Beverly's grandfather was Reverend R.D. Parker who founded the church.

Pastor Todd Taylor has been youth pastor, now associate pastor as well as Worship Leader.  

Pastor Johnny Langston has been a fixture at The First for most of his life.