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.

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 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…

Emma Vance is originally from Bristol, TN. She attended King University where she graduated with her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education K-5 with endorsements in Teaching English as a Second Language and Special Education. She is a current student at McAfee School of Theology at Mercer University working on her Master of Divinity. Emma has worked…

Seth joined the staff at AFBC in 2026, and has a deep love for the great hymns of the faith. In the spirit of Psalm 150, Seth believes the organ is uniquely built to ‘praise Him with resounding strings and pipes.’ Additionally, he views the organ not just as the “King of Instruments”, but as…

Kenyotta S. Crim is an experienced church administrator, community leader, and operations professional with a strong background in supporting faith-based organizations and community initiatives. She specializes in organizational coordination, financial administration, program support, and helping ministries operate with clarity, structure, and excellence. Kenyotta has spent years working alongside church leadership teams to support daily operations,…