Daniel lackey
Senior Pastor
Daniel Lackey has been our Lead Pastor since September 1982.Pastor Lackey studied at Carolina University formally Piedmont International University as well as Covington Theological Seminary, earning both Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Religious Education. He served as Pastor of Grace and Truth Baptist for two years and then came to Faith Memorial. Pastor Lackey has been a faithful Bible teacher for over 40 years.
He has been married to his wife, Geneva, since 1979, and they have two children, Seth (Whitney) and Jennifer (Eric) and four grandchildren.
He has been married to his wife, Geneva, since 1979, and they have two children, Seth (Whitney) and Jennifer (Eric) and four grandchildren.
Seth lackey
Associate Pastor
Seth has a background in finance and has served as Assistant Vice President in the banking industry. Seth holds a General Studies Diploma from Danville Community College and a Biblical Studies Diploma from Trinity Theological Seminary. Seth also holds an associate and bachelor's degree from Liberty University. He holds a Master of Arts in Pastoral Ministry from Carolina University. Seth has been married to his wife, Whitney, since 2004, and they have three children.
aUSTIN mERRICKS
Senior's & Visitation Pastor
Austin has been the Senior Saints, Missions, & Visitation Pastor at FMBC since June 2019. Previously, he served as Youth Pastor of FMBC from 2001 to May 2019.
Austin attended Liberty University and was ordained in February 2008. He and his wife, Rhonda, have been married since 1990. Austin is a meek and humble man who loves to study and teach God’s word. Austin is also involved with many other ministries including our hospital and shut-in visitation, Vacation Bible School, counseling, working alongside our Young Families & Children’s ministries, and much more.
Austin attended Liberty University and was ordained in February 2008. He and his wife, Rhonda, have been married since 1990. Austin is a meek and humble man who loves to study and teach God’s word. Austin is also involved with many other ministries including our hospital and shut-in visitation, Vacation Bible School, counseling, working alongside our Young Families & Children’s ministries, and much more.
JORDAN KEATTS
Director of Children's Ministries
Jordan joined our staff in October 2022 serving as a Ministry Intern. On July 1, 2024, Jordan moved into the role of Director of Children's Ministries. In his role as Director of Children's Ministries, Jordan oversees all areas of the Children's Ministry. Jordan is passionate for seeing children seek Christ and become faithful followers & servants of Him. He is involved in a variety of other ministries such as Young Families Ministries, visitation, senior saints, vacation bible school, and Summer Camp. He and his wife, Erica, were married this year in August. Jordan is currently studying at Liberty University’s School of Divinity Online.
Donella Guill
Secretary/Treasure
Donella Guill is a true asset to Faith Memorial as treasurer and secretary. Donella received an Associates degree from Danville Community College, a Bachelors degree from James Madison University, and received a Masters degree from Averett University. Donella has served as secretary and treasurer of Faith Memorial Baptist Church since 1995, taking the position full-time in August, 2007.
Diana Booth
Assistant Secretary
Diana Booth has served as assistant secretary for FMBC since March of 2020. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in 1998 from the University of Tennessee at Martin. She has been married to her husband, Kris, since 1998 and they have two children, Maddie and Dawson. She and her family became members of Faith soon after they moved to Virginia from Tennessee about 10 years ago. Diana is thankful that the Lord brought her family to Faith and for the opportunity to serve.