Pastor David Burman, Jr., is our lead pastor as of Sunday, February 14, 2021. Pastor Burman is not unknown to us, as he served as our youth pastor from 1999 to 2011. From 2011 to 2020, he served as the pastor of First Baptist Church of Niles, Ohio. Pastor Burman is passionate about reaching the…

Pastor Parker coordinates the ministries of Worship and Music at First Baptist Church. He began on staff in July of 2002 after serving over 19 years as a music pastor in Michigan. Previous to that ministry, he served at two churches in Indiana in the same capacity. He graduated from Clarks Summit University (Formerly Baptist…

Pastor Paul oversees the Outreach and Discipleship ministries at First Baptist Church of Elyria.  Prior to coming to the church in December of 2021, he and his family church planted in Salt Lake City, UT for nearly a decade. Pastor Paul is eager to reach the surrounding communities with the gospel and to help each…

Pastor Derek oversees the Children’s and Family ministries at First Baptist Church of Elyria. He joined the staff at First Baptist in July of 2021 and is a graduate of Maranatha Baptist University (2016) with a degree in youth ministry. Pastor Derek is passionate about investing into the lives of children and families and seeing…