First Baptist Church of Fannett Leadership & Staff
We are grateful to be led by a team of committed leaders and staff who wholeheartedly dedicate themselves to Christ and His mission. Each leader shares a deep passion for making disciples as we go, living out our church’s mission by faithfully serving our church family and guiding us together in fulfilling God’s will.
Their daily example reflects this commitment: growing personally in Christ, encouraging spiritual growth in others, and actively engaging in the work of ministry both inside and beyond our church walls. This shared value unites our leadership team as they shepherd the body and advance the Kingdom.
Scooter Wenner
Elder
Scooter Wenner served as Pastor of First Baptist Church of Fannett starting in 2002, leading our church family with faithfulness, humility, and a heart for the gospel. With over 25 years of dedicated ministry here in Fannett, his passion is helping people grow in their walk with Christ and build strong, gospel-centered families.
He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion with a specialization in Church Administration from East Texas Baptist College (now East Texas Baptist University) in 1980, and went on to complete his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1984.
Scooter has been joyfully married to his wife, Liz, for 40 years. They have three children, Sarah (married to Brandon), Lindsey (married to Alex), and Bryce (married to Ericka), and are blessed with six wonderful grandchildren.
Robert Martin
Elder
Robert is husband to Kathy. The couple have three grown sons and six grandsons.
Johnny Maurich
Elder
Johnny is husband to Cindy. The couple have two grown daughters and three grandsons.
David Smith
Elder
David is husband to Sally. The couple have two grown children and four grandchildren.
Korissa Stewart
Minister to Preschool and Children
Korissa was called to serve at First Baptist Church of Fannett in March 2021. Her heart and passion are focused on reaching families in the Hamshire-Fannett area and encouraging them to grow God’s Kingdom right in their homes.
Korissa and her husband Ethan, who serves as a deacon, were married in July 2015. Together, they are blessed with four children: Avery, Rian, Grey, and Isla.
Rebekah Taber
Worship Leader
Rebekah has been involved in worship ministry since the age of 12 and brings years of experience and heartfelt passion to leading others in praise. Her desire is to inspire authentic worship by celebrating the beauty and power of music as a gift from God.
She and her husband, Will ( Deacon) are blessed with two children, Lucy and Sam. Rebekah considers it a joy to help create space for the church to encounter the presence of God through worship each week.
Kyle Miller
Deacon
Kyle is husband to Cindy. The couple are empty nesters and enjoy chasing grandchildren.
Jordan Soper
Deacon
Jordan is husband to Emily. The couple have two children, Ava and Timothy.
Ethan Stewart
Deacon
Ethan, husband to Korissa (Minister to Preschool & Children), was ordained as a deacon on January 19th. He and Korissa are blessed with four children: Avery, Rian, Grey, and Isla.
Ethan works as a chemical engineer in the refinery industry. For the past four years, he has faithfully led the youth group on Wednesday evenings and currently teaches an adult Sunday morning class. He is actively involved in several ministries, including outreach through basketball and supporting all children’s ministries. Above all, Ethan is dedicated to leading his family in the goodness of God, raising his children to walk in the way they should go.
A special milestone for Ethan and Korissa was baptizing their daughter Avery on April 20, 2025.
Will Taber
Deacon
Will is husband to Rebekah (Worship Leader). The couple have two children, Lucy and Sam.
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