Richard Shaw

Lead Minister, Richard Shaw (Doctor of Ministry), has served FBC since December 26, 1976. He has led the church through three major building programs and also to expand the ministerial staff. Richard and his wife, Kathy, are happy to call Morton home. They have two children and 5 grandchildren.

Carmen Pugh

Administrative Assistant
carmen@firstbaptistmorton.com

Carmen Pugh began serving at First Baptist Church in June of 2001 as our Administrative Assistant. She is a member of Richland Southern Baptist Church in East Peoria. Carmen resides in Bartonville with her daughter. .

Jennifer Damotte

Education and Worship Minister, Jennifer Damotte (Masters in Teaching and Leadership), first began serving as Interim Worship Leader in August of 2005. During that winter, while teaching music at a local public intermediate school, she felt the call to full-time ministry. She has served in this position since July of 2006. Jennifer and her husband, Marc, reside in Morton with their two children.