About Us

Nick has served at FBC since August 2021. He was married to Kyndra in 2003 and the Lord has blessed them with seven children. Born and raised in Eastern Kentucky, Nick pastored in the Louisville-Metro area for about nine years prior to moving his family to Zimbabwe where he served as a missionary training pastors for nearly 6 years. Nick received his B.A. from Boyce College in 2007 and M.Div from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2010. He is currently a Ph.D candidate in Old Testament Theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He enjoys hunting, camping, off-roading, and the occasional round of golf. As a blue-blooded UK fan, he is slowly learning to love UT Vol orange strictly because he loves East Tennessee and its people.

Bryon and Lori joined FBC Gatlinburg in October, 1996.  The following year, Bryon was asked to consider joining the staff as part-time Youth Minister.  He accepted that call and has served in the same role since that time.  Bryon also serves as the Public Works Director for the City of Sevierville, a position he has held since 1996.  He attended the University of Tennessee and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and is a licensed professional engineer.  He also holds a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care and Counseling from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Bryon and Lori have two grown children, who were raised at FBC Gatlinburg.  Abby is a teacher and a coach in Chattanooga and Wes is an engineering student at the University of Tennessee.

In his small amount of free time, Bryon enjoys spending time with his family, exploring the Smoky Mountains, watching University of Tennessee sports, farming, and playing tennis, pickleball, golf and basketball.

Cindy has worked and served at First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg since August 2009. Initially hired as a part-time substitute teacher for the Mother’s Day Out program, Cindy eventually transitioned into a full-time teaching role, where she served for five years before becoming the program’s Director for two years. In 2017, Cindy assumed the role of Church Secretary where she currently serves the wonderful members, staff, and community of First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg.

Cindy is originally from Kentucky (GO WILDCATS) and has been living in Tennessee since September 1997. She has a 20 year old son, who is her hero and greatest inspiration. Cindy’s family is her highest priority and with whom she spends most of her free time. She attended the University of Phoenix online where she obtained an Associates of Arts in Education degree.

Cindy has been a child of God since the age of 16. He is her rock and where her strength comes from.

Kayla has served at FBC since September 2021. She was married to A.J. in 2014 and the Lord has blessed them with two children, Thomas and Henri Jane. Born and raised in Gatlinburg, Kayla grew up her entire childhood in FBC.  While her education took her to many opportunities across the region, Kayla served as a volunteer in many different roles after high school at FBC. In 2018, Kayla began serving in the Children’s Ministry at another local church and joined the staff in 2019.  After a few years of serving the Sevierville community she felt God telling her and her family it was time for a change. Many prayers later, The Lord led Kayla and her family back to FBC in September 2021. She enjoys being outdoors, listening to music, and spending quality time with family and friends. She is happy to be back to her roots and continue to point others to Christ.

Brittany was hired as the Director of First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg’s Mother’s Day Out program in early 2021. She graduated from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville with a bachelor’s degree in Child and Family Studies in 2011. The same year, Brittany married her husband Mark, with whom she is blessed to share two beautiful girls, Izzy Jane and Gabby Ann. Brittany began teaching with the Mother’s Day Out program in 2017, and previously taught in numerous childcare facilities across Tennessee and North Carolina. Brittany has grown up as part of First Baptist Church of Gatlinburg, and began helping in the nursery at a young age. She has always loved volunteering with the children’s ministry and sharing about God’s love. Brittany is honored that God has chosen her to be the next Director of Mother’s Day Out and hopes she can help plant seeds in the lives of many children while she serves in this capacity.