Meet Our Staff

David Long, Associate Pastor

Linda Springer, Associate Minister

David, and his wife Teresa, joined the ministry staff of First Assembly in January of 2002.  David received his BA in Church Ministries from Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God, and his MA  in Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary.  David oversees the Christian Education and Children's Ministries.  The Longs have two children, Katie and Jonathon.

Linda, and her husband Bernie, joined the ministry staff of First Assembly in November of 1987 as part-time Minister of Music.  Linda received her BS in Church Music from East Coast Bible College, and her MM in Church Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  She is currently serving as Minister of Finances, Directing the Sanctuary Choir.  Linda is an ordained minister with the Assemblies of God.  The Springers have two children, Jordan and Stacia.

Kathy Potter, Office and Ministries

Kathy has been involved in ministry since her marriage to Pastor Potter almost 35 years ago.  She is the office coordinator, oversees the publications, and is a gifted pianist.

Stacia Spencer, Church Office

Stacia joined our staff in September of 2007.   She and her husband currently Pastor New Life Fellowship in Chipley.  They have 4 wonderful children Christopher, Nicholas, Jamison, & Sydny.

Lorna Bell, Little Blessings Academy

Kay Jarrett, Communications - Audio/Visual

Keith Jarrett, Audio/Visual

Kay joined the ministry staff in Febuary 2005.  Previously she was the Director of Little Blessings Academy.  Currently she is working on web design, communications, and all visual aspects for the Audio/VIsual Department.  Kay is also involved with the MIssionettes Program.  Her husband, Keith, took over the Audio/Visual Department in January of 2006.  Keith has been  instrumental in bringing and maintaining the Audio Visual Department up-to-date.  Both are very gifted in these areas.  They have attended First Assembly since October 1995.  They have 2 children; Michael and Alana.

Lorna is the DIrector of LBA since July of 2006.  She has an extensive background in child care.  Lorna and her husband, George are active members of the Church.  They moved here from Tarpon Springs, Florida.  They have two children.