STAFF


  • Joel Williams | Senior Pastor

    Since 2013, Joel Williams has served as Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church in St. Francisville, Louisiana. He is author of the book Worship Inside and Out: A Biblical Theology for Worship (2021) and the discipleship group workbooks (1) New Life: Growing in the New Life that's Only Possible in Jesus Christ (2023); (2) Kingdom Living: Growing to Live in the Kingdom of God Today (2024); (3) Being Witnesses: Growing to Live on Mission for Jesus as the Church (2025); and (4) Wise and Worshipful: Living for God in an Age of Folly and Self-Worship (coming fall of 2026). Joel holds degrees from Louisiana Tech University, Louisiana State University, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. His passion is preaching and teaching God's Word to make disciples of Jesus Christ in all nations. In his spare time, Joel enjoys spending time with family, working in his shop, and enjoying God's creation outdoors.

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  • Justin Busby | pastor of Family Discipleship


  • Caleb Collins | Youth and COMMUNICATIONS Director

    Caleb Collins joined FBCSF as the Youth and Communications Director in August of 2023. Hailing from Clinton, Mississippi, Caleb earned a bachelor degree from Mississippi State University, and he is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity from NOBTS. Contact Caleb

  • Joni Owens | worship leader

    Joni joined the FBCSF ministry team in January 2016, serving as the children's ministry leader at the church at that time. Since then, Joni transitioned to a role in worship leadership, now serving as the worship leader for music during the Sunday morning worship services.  Joni and her husband Scotty have two daughters, Mattie & Rylee.

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  • Kim BUsby | preschool & children's Ministry Leader


  • Pam Nettles | ministry assistant for office administration

    Pam Nettles began serving as FBC's Ministry Assistant for Office Administration in January of 2024. Pam joined the FBCSF staff team after retiring from Angola State Penitentiary. She and her husband are long-time members of FBC St. Francisville.

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  • marianne granier | Financial Assistant

    Marianne Granier joined our staff in February, 2025. She is a native of Port Gibson, Mississippi, and a graduate of Mississippi State University with a degree in accounting. Marianne is a retired CPA, having worked for 32 years with the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. Marianne is grateful for the opportunity to serve her Lord at FBCSF. She enjoys being "Mimi" to five precious grandchildren.  

  • Tristan House | Maintenance Manager

    Tristan House joined the FBCSF ministry team in 2020. As Maintenance Manager, Tristan takes care of the cleaning and light maintenance work of all FBCSF facilities. He works at the church Monday through Thursday each week.

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  • Michell Stone | Mom's Morning Out Director

    Michell has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and a Masters degree in Elementary Principalship.  She is retired from the Livingston Parish Public School System with 33 years of service. During that time she taught first grade and served as a school administrator for 23 years. Her role as an educator is creating a warm, joyful environment where children experience God's love firsthand. Her goal is to plant the seeds of faith early so that every child leaves knowing deeply that they are created, loved and treasured by Christ. Michell and her husband, Jason, live in St. Francisville and have one son.