People

Karen Wood

“I enjoy making music fun for the elementary class students, while using our gifts and talents for the Lord.” Mrs. Wood graduated from Clarks Summit University with a double major in Bible and Music Education. Previous to FBCS, Mrs. Wood taught in both public and private schools in Delaware and New York. She also teaches…

Kim Lehr

“I love the people here at FBCS. It is a joy to work with many colleagues and students who are pursuing excellence with the goal of honoring the Lord in all they do.”  Mrs. Kim Lehr began teaching at FBCS in the Spring of 2022. She graduated from Cedarville University with a degree in Spanish…

Trey Niemeyer

“I strive to teach and help my students in their walk with God and encourage them as they interact with other students, family, friends, or other people who may not hold to the same standard.” Trey joined the staff at FBCS in 2022. He graduated high school from Santiago Christian Academy in Chile and is…

Tim Spickler

“I love the fact that the spiritual is priority #1 in everything at FBCS.” Mr. Tim Spickler began at FBCS in 1987 and has served in a number of capacities. He taught History for 29 years and served as the school administrator from 2015-2018. He has been serving on the school committee since 2022. Tim…

Derek Wilcox

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…

Pastor Dave

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…

Lawrence Nagengast

“I love working with young people and having a chance to touch eternity every day. There is no greater investment.” Mr. Nagengast began working at FBCS in 2022. He graduated from Bob Jones University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. He earned his MA in Teacher and Learning from Maranatha Baptist University. Previously, Lawrence…

Bethany Wilcox

“I am excited to be serving at FBCS so I can help disciple children to be godly leaders.”  Bethany began working at FBCS in 2022. She graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Before coming to FBCS, Bethany previously taught at Emmanuel Christian School in Toledo.  Bethany attend First Baptist…

Jen Burman

“I love serving at FBCS because of the students and the staff.  It is wonderful to be a part of a team, and to be in an environment where everyone is doing their responsibilities for the Lord.”  Jen has been around FBCS for many years and served in many different capacities. She most recently came…

Mikayla Lawson

“I enjoy the environment of FBCS. It is refreshing to be surrounded by believers and in an encouraging and uplifting environment every day. Bible class is exciting to teach and allows for my own personal growth, as well as the ability to pour into the students and their walks with the Lord. The students are…