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Dr. Robert Canoy
Interim Pastor
Dr. Jeremiah Childers
Jeremiah grew up in Shelby, NC. It was in college that Jeremiah grew in his faith, joined a Baptist Church (University Baptist Church) for the first time, and was baptized. He felt a call to ministry in his senior year of college and following his graduation at UNC-Chapel Hill he went to Gardner-Webb Divinity School. He graduated in 2009 with a Master of Divinity and was called to serve with IFBC in early 2010. Since then, he met his wife Amber, was ordained, became a father to Lilly, completed his Doctor of Ministry at Gardner-Webb, and is still learning and growing in his calling.
Jeremiah's passion in ministry is to see church members of every age grow in their love of Jesus through spiritual formation and discipleship. He also is excited to help others discover their gifts in ministry and the joy of witnessing the deepening of relationships that occur when people bond over their love of God.
Jeremiah enjoys spending time with his family, taking photographs, eating at the fish camp, and has a strong affection for all things Star Trek and Star Wars. If you want to make Jeremiah happy, just ask to see a picture of his dog, Norm!
Rev. Sarah Hanks
Sarah was called to serve with Inman First Baptist Church in 2021. She leads an incredible team of parents and volunteers in helping students (birth-21) pursue a relationship with Jesus. Sarah has been married to her husband Michael since 2012 and they have three children: Sebastian, Elijah, and Abigail. Sarah enjoys hiking, reading, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She is a graduate of Furman University and Gardner-Webb Divinity with a Masters of Divinity Degree in Christian Education. She is currently part of the Chaplains Residence Program at Spartanburg Medical Center.
Sarah Benedict
Interim Minister of Music
sbenedict@ifbc.net
Kelli Adams
Kelli is a native of Spartanburg County. She lives in Campobello with her husband of 33 years, Dennis. Kelli has two grown children, Austin and Gracie. Prior to coming to IFBC in 2018, Kelli worked in banking operations for 28 years. Outside of working at IFBC, Kelli and her husband started a small family farm in 2018. Today they raise pigs, chickens, honey bees and hope to one day add cows.
Casey Dyer
Facilities Administrator
Mary Owens
Pianist
Edie Willis
Organist
Edie grew up at Inman First Baptist Church. Her family was very active in the church and as a child, she took part in Sunday school, GA’s, Training Union, and children’s choir. Later, as a youth, Edie helped with children’s church, participated in youth choir, and went on five mission trips with the youth group. As an adult, Edie still invests her time and talents into serving the church. Over the years she has taught Sunday school, led children’s choir, helped with VBS, and sang in the adult choir. Since 2011, Edie has be the church organist. Edie is married to Dwayne Willis and is a retired music educator and currently enjoy being a substitute teacher.
