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Rev. Brooks Haddock

Lead Pastor

Pastor Brooks was called to serve as the lead pastor of First Baptist Jesup in October 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies from Brewton-Parker College and a Master of Arts in Evangelism and Church Planting from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary. 

Before becoming our pastor he served as the pastor/church planter of New City Church in Alma, Georgia for thirteen years. Pastor Brooks is married to Allison, and has two beautiful daughters, Sophie and Piper. He absolutely loves spending time with family. They love to travel, especially the beach, and enjoy good food. Pastor Brooks loves to play golf, hunt, and fish. He loves music and books and pretty much all Georgia/Atlanta sports(Go Dawgs)!

Shelby Howell

Children's Director

Shelby graduated from Point University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, minoring in Biblical Studies. While in college she met and married her husband, Kyle Howell, and moved to Effingham County after graduation where she taught 2nd grade at Sand Hill Elementary for 3 years. During Shelby's third year teaching, they welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Murray, in January of 2023.

In April of 2024, Shelby and her family moved to Ludowici. Shortly after the move, the Lord led them to First Baptist Jesup. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, going to the beach, painting, and playing tennis. Kyle and Shelby will welcome their second daughter, Adeline, in early May.