Meet Our Ministry Leaders
Pastor Chip became a believer while preparing to enter law school after graduating from the University of Alabama. Prior to that, he played college soccer at UAB for three years. He turned down law school to enroll at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he received his Master of Divinity degree. He attained a Ph.D. in Theology from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has trained pastors in Ecuador, Nigeria, Senegal, and Paris. He is a regular speaker at the global G3 Conference in Atlanta, GA, where he also serves on the G3 Board of Ministries. He served two churches in Kentucky before coming to FBC in 2012. He is married to Kerri Thornton. They have four children: Libby, Boaz, Titus, and Lazarus. He enjoys college sports (especially football) and coaching youth sports in our area
James Hill is married to his beautiful wife, Candice, and they have two young children - Taylor and James Edward . James attended Mississippi State University and after graduation attended law school at the University of Alabama. James has been a practicing attorney for over 10 years, mostly representing governmental entities and corporations. In his spare time James enjoys the outdoors, hunting and fishing, as well as watching Mississippi State athletics. He enjoys teaching a small group Bible Study here at FBC Springville where he strives to glorify God by making stronger disciples for Jesus Christ.
David DuPre is a longtime member of FBC Springville. He attended Auburn University and graduated in 1985 with a degree in Computer Science. David currently is employed at FIS, headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. He has taught a small group Bible Study for several years where he is greatly gifted. David has a heart to see people grow in their walk with Christ. In his spare time he enjoys running, beekeeping, snow skiing, and time outdoors. He has a beautiful young wife, Angi, and three children, Tyler, Shelby, and Jaclyn, as well as three grandchildren.
David Skinner is married to his wife Jae, and they have 4 sons. Asa, Jude, Titus, and Abram. David has served in various leadership roles before recently taking over Worship and Youth. He leads us through musical worship each Sunday morning. He also is over our Youth Ministry. David enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his sons sporting teams, and investing in the life and growth of the Church.
Buck Braswell is from Mayo, Florida. He has been married to his wife Vickie for 26 years (April 20, 1996). He has two daughters Emilee who is married to Josh Leibbrand and Laura who is married to Nathan Greenwood. Emilee and Josh have two children J and Beverly. In 2000 the Lord graciously opened his eyes to his sin and need for a Savior. He did this through the faithful preaching of a young Baptist pastor who is still a faithful friend today. Through this same pastor’s faithful preaching and shepherding, in 2007 the Lord place within Buck the desire to enter into pastoral ministry. At that time his pastor began to disciple him and he started taking online classes at the Baptist College of Florida and later completed his Associate of Divinity at The College at Southeastern. His passion in ministry is to see men and women come to the knowledge of Christ and grow in their love and devotion to Him through the faithful preaching and teaching of the Word of God. He enjoys, hunting, fishing, and camping in his downtime.
Harrison Hornsby serves as the Minister of Music at First Baptist Church of Springville, where he leads the congregation in worship through his passion for music and his commitment to glorifying God. Harrison’s dedication to music extends beyond the church, as he also directs the choirs at Springville Middle and High Schools and works as a collaborative pianist and vocal coach. Harrison studied Choral Music Education and Piano Performance at the University of Kentucky, where he honed his craft and developed a deep appreciation for the power of music to inspire and uplift. A proud graduate of Clay-Chalkville High School, Harrison has brought his talents back home to serve his community and church.
Harrison married his wife, Hanna, in 2019, and together they are raising three wonderful boys: Lane, Levi, and Theo. Outside of his ministry and musical pursuits, Harrison treasures spending time with his family and sharing in the joy of raising their sons.
