Our dedicated staff:

Dr. David Cox, Pastor

Bro. David has been the pastor here at TBC since 2003. He and his wife Rachel are both originally from Northwest Indiana, but have made Missouri home since 1999. Bro. David has been serving in ministry since 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Indiana University (1998). He holds a Master of Divinity Degree from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri (2003). Bro. David recently finished a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Expository Preaching from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. David and Rachel are the proud parents of four daughters: Michaela (10), Mackenzie (7), McKenna (6), and McKylie (4).

Jerad File, Youth Pastor

Jerad was called to be the youth pastor of TBC in October 2009.  Jerad comes to TBC with a wealth of ministry experience and education.  He has a Bachelor of Arts in Bible from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO.  He also has a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is currently working on a Master of Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  In the past Jerad has served as both a youth pastor and a pastor in churches in Missouri, Kentucky, and Ohio.  As well as being our youth pastor, Jerad is also a 5th & 6th grade teacher at the Ozarks Christian Academy in West Plains, MO.  Jerad and his wife Amy are the proud parents of 2 daughters: Jeri & Amanda.

Barbara Combs, Church Secretary