Our Values
We strive to embody 8 distinct values in our daily rhythms of life, which keep us focused on what matters most.
Leadership
Robert Lee
Pastor
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Jesus saves the worst of sinners. My life testifies to this reality. I was raised in a single-parent home by a mother who struggled with mental illness and addiction, and spent my most formative years in neighborhoods marked by gang violence, drugs, and sexual promiscuity. Looking up to drug-dealers, rappers, and gangsters as role models, I pursued these worldly passions with great ambition. But after drinking deeply from this broken cistern, I was never satisfied. I kept wanting more. More drugs. More alcohol. More money. More sin. And the more I indulged my dark desires, the more my life deteriorated. I was on my way to my own personal hell on earth, and even worse, eternal condemnation.
But God is so kind and merciful, and out of His great love, He called me out of darkness and transferred me into the kingdom of His Son, Jesus Christ, who died for all of my sin and rose from the dead to give this lost man hope, truth, and eternal life. Ever since that day, God has been blessing and transforming me in ways I could never have imagined. I am the husband of a faithful wife (Tiffany), the father of three precious sons (Levi, Theodore, and Peter), and the grateful pastor of First Baptist Church of Aurora. Reader, please know, with my background, I'm not supposed to be here. But Jesus is real, the gospel is true, and therefore, transformation is possible! God really can save anyone.
But God is so kind and merciful, and out of His great love, He called me out of darkness and transferred me into the kingdom of His Son, Jesus Christ, who died for all of my sin and rose from the dead to give this lost man hope, truth, and eternal life. Ever since that day, God has been blessing and transforming me in ways I could never have imagined. I am the husband of a faithful wife (Tiffany), the father of three precious sons (Levi, Theodore, and Peter), and the grateful pastor of First Baptist Church of Aurora. Reader, please know, with my background, I'm not supposed to be here. But Jesus is real, the gospel is true, and therefore, transformation is possible! God really can save anyone.
Jeremy Robinson
Music Minister
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Jeremy Robinson has been serving at First Baptist Aurora as the Music Minister since 2019. He has had a passion for music all his life and since a young age he has been involved in the church in various ways. As the Music Minister, he leads the congregation in worship to God through songs that are biblically sound, theologically rich, and rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jeremy works with senior leadership at the church to fulfill the Bible’s vision for a local church by drawing the body of Christ closer to God and to each other.
Charity Andersen
Secretary
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Charity Andersen grew up in Aurora, IL and started coming to First Baptist of Aurora with her family when she was 11 years old. She became involved with the youth group here, which is where she met her husband, Jeremy. They have been married for over 25 years now, and have 4 children: Dylan, Donovan, Devin, and Delilah. Charity also works for the Yorkville School District as a Recess Aide for the grade school, and a Campus Monitor at the high school. She loves spending time with family, time outdoors, and working out.
Doug Varney
Moderator
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As Moderator of our Church Council, my position serves God and our church family in many ways. My efforts help facilitate many of our short and long-range activities and projects. At FBC, our Church Council and our Pastor work together to share the Hope of Jesus.
Rachel Janecek
Church Clerk
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The Church Clerk serves as secretary for all Church Business meetings and Church Council meetings, taking minutes and retaining the records. The Clerk also maintains the church membership record. Finally, the Clerk retains a record of all communications and reports pertaining to the general business of the church.
Brian Davenport
Treasurer
Tim Hiscox
Assistant Treasurer
Dan Lundberg
Financial Secretary
Deanna Walker
Music & Worship Committee
Odessa Davenport
Missions Committee
Jordan Fisher
Evangelism Committee
Rebecca Hanson
Christian Education Committee
Kurt Hall
Property Committee
Jeff Sutphin
Personal Needs Committee
Sharon McCray
Hospitality Committee