Church Staff

Tripp Martin

Tripp Martin

Originally from Augusta, Georgia, Tripp Martin earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Georgia, a Master of Divinity degree from Wake Forest University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University.

Laura Edgar

Laura Edgar

Laura completed her Master of Divinity at the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky in May 2015. She is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Auburn University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a concentration in Social Work.

Morris Driggers

Morris Driggers

Originally from Dothan, Morris earned a Bachelor of Church Music from Samford University and a Master of Church Music from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.

Dale Peterson

Dale Peterson

Dale Peterson was the Minister of Music at Auburn First Baptist Church for over 40 years (1973-2014). He is a member of ASCAP, receiving the ASCAP Award for over 20 years consecutively. He is active in the ACDA, has written reviews for Choral Journal, and is often a guest conductor at music weeks, camps, and…

Scarlett Sheils

Scarlett Sheils has a Master of Arts in Education from University of Mobile and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Judson College.  She started at Auburn First Baptist in June 2022.

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