Meet Our Staff
Senior Pastor: Dr. Tommy Ross Jr.
Dr. Tommy Ross Jr. is senior pastor and has a degree from Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute. He has his Doctor of Theology from Andersonville Theological Seminary. He is married to Rhonda Thomas Ross. He has two children, Daughter Megan Almond and Son Zachary Ross. His passion is reaching people for Christ and equipping them to become disciple makers.
You can contact him at: pastor@fbclocust.com
Administrative Assistant: Jessica Baker
Jessica Baker joined the First Baptist staff in January 2020.
She and her husband Travis have served as church planters
in North Dakota before moving back to Midland, NC. They have
4 wonderful children named Olivia, Isaac, Mallory and Haven.
You can contact her at: churchoffice@fbclocust.com
Associate Pastor: Rev. Brandon Elkins
Rev. Brandon Elkins began his position as our Director of Discipleship and Education in June of 2023. He originally began serving with the church staff in various capacities since 2018. Brandon is a graduate of Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute and is currently working on his degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His passion is teaching the Word of God to the people of God so that they may glorify the Son of God.
You can contact him at: associatepastor@fbclocust.com
Spanish Pastor: Dr. Gabriel Molina
Pastor Gabriel Molina and his wife Kemblye Álvarez were pastors in Costa Rica for 35 years; He and his wife were brought to the US, by our Church to help us begin the Hispanic Ministry in our Community and in the surrounding areas. Pastor Molina has a Doctorate in Theology from Fedglomy University in Georgia, he has two sons who serve in the Music Ministry, Daniel and Joel Molina. Dr. Molina, joined our Church staff in April 2024, and is currently in the final process of being certified as a Church Planter by the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.
You can contact him at: spanishpastor@fbclocust.com
Youth Pastor: Rev John Hayes
John has felt a calling to youth ministry since the day he was saved in 2014. He has a
degree from Fruitland Baptist Bible College and was youth intern for 7 years at First
Baptist Church Indian Trail.
You can contact him at: youthpastor@fbclocust.com
Worship Leader: Josh McCrary
Josh came onboard our staff as our Interim Worship Leader in April 2024. In December 2024 Josh became Part-Time Worship Leader. He and his son Brayden live in Statesville NC where Josh runs a local non-profit organization.
You can contact him at: worshipleader@fbclocust.com