Dr. Christopher Hillman graduated from the University of Baltimore in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Marketing & Business Communications. He is also a graduate of Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, May 2016, Master of Divinity. In May 2023, he graduated from Faith Christian University with his Doctorate in Ministry.
Dr. Hillman has been serving as a pastor since 2015. He has served as host of a variety of church events and social outings. He performs home and hospital visitations. He has participated in national and international missions including two trips to Slovakia—once in 2019, for an English-speaking children’s camp and again in 2022 on behalf of the Ukrainian Refugees. He gained experience in all aspects of domestic and foreign ministry.
Dr. Hillman is always looking for opportunities to share Christ through his preaching and teaching ministry.
Teresa Malpass started her ministry at First Baptist Church in late October of 2016. She and her husband are long time residents of Columbus County, and attend church in the area. She enjoys working in full-time ministry, being outdoors, and playing in the Columbus Community Band.
Dinah Reaves began serving First Baptist Church as Financial Ministry Assistant on March 31, 2008. She and her husband Wayne are lifelong residents of Columbus County and raised children, Melissa, Wesley, and Clay on their fourth generation family farm. Dinah enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading and gardening.