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Dr. Terry L. Kirby
Lead Pastor
Terry L. Kirby began his ministry as lead pastor at First Baptist Pigeon Forge on January 1st, 2022. Pastor Terry has served for over twenty-five years as senior pastor and holds a doctorate in Expository Preaching from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the creator and Editor of the I AM Bible and the author of The Liberty Keys: God's Instructions for Keeping America Free. His passion is to boldly communicate the Word of God for the transformation of lives that leads God's disciples to obedience and abundant life and to encourage each Christ follower to spend time in daily Bible reading and prayer.
Pastor Terry is married to Jeana, a Registered Nurse turned Knox Country School supervisor. They have two grown daughters and one grandson. Pastor Terry's hobbies include spending time with family, reading, and working on a writing project.
Pastor Terry is married to Jeana, a Registered Nurse turned Knox Country School supervisor. They have two grown daughters and one grandson. Pastor Terry's hobbies include spending time with family, reading, and working on a writing project.

Linda Woodward
Choir Director

Shannon Whaley
Worship Leader

Wendy Freels
Financial Administrator

Beth Hatfield
Ministry Assistant / Receptionist

Doug Sawyer
Media & Sound Technician

John Fedoronko
Security Team Lead & Part-Time Maintenance Crew