David Tooley has served as Executive Pastor of First Baptist Church since June 2017. He oversees the stewardship of church personnel, finances, and facilities. He is passionate about making disciples of Jesus Christ, and he seeks always to ensure that God's resources are handled with the utmost in care and strategic investment. 

David and his wife, Sally, have been Bowling Green residents since they entered Western Kentucky University in the 1990s.  They have four children: Nate, Peter, Anna, and Sophia. David has a B.A. in Corporate and Organizational Communication with a Business Administration Minor from Western Kentucky University and a Master of Divinity in Christian Education from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  

Terry Taylor has served as interim Minister of Music at First Baptist Church since August of 2024, guiding the music ministry leadership team as they lead First Baptist to worship God together. Terry loves enabling people to use their gifts to lead in worship and to point others to Christ. From 1974-2023, Terry served as Minister of Music in churches in Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma. He is also known for his work in music ministry with children. The son of a pastor, Terry was born in Bowling Green, KY. He received a Bachelor of Church Music from Belmont University and a Master of Church Music with a major in conducting from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Terry is married to Tammie Taylor, a music educator/band director. In their spare time, they love to bike, hike, travel, and spend time with family. They have three adult children, Carrie Beth, Jeremy, and Rebecca, and three grandchildren, Cayden, IsaBeall, and Hudson.

Lauren Parish has served as Minister of Children at First Baptist Church since October 2021. She leads our children's ministries, helping children and families trust and follow Jesus during some precious and challenging years. She is a creative and energetic communicator, and she seeks to use a variety of teaching styles, a well-planned curriculum, and strong relationship building to maximize learning opportunities with children. She is passionate about missions, and she encourages children and families to engage in local and global missions opportunities.

Lauren has a B.A. in Music and Christian Ministries from Anderson University, and she has served as a Journeyman with the International Mission Board and in several children's ministry roles within Southern Baptist churches, associations, and camps. She is currently pursuing a Master of Theological Studies from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. 

T.J. Renfro has served as Minister of Students at First Baptist Church since June 2023. T.J. grew up and began his journey with Christ in Lexington, Kentucky, where he and his family attended Southland Christian Church. He came to WKU, got involved with the Christian Student Fellowship on campus, and began attending First Baptist Church. Through his service in the Student Ministry, University Ministry, and ROC at First Baptist Church, God made it clear to T.J. that he is called to full-time ministry, specifically working with students and families. He is committed to helping students understand and live out the gospel message in every part of their lives.

T.J. has been married to Anna since July 2023. He has a B.S. in Sport Management from Western Kentucky University, and he is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Discipleship from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.