Our Team
Our Team
Don Hattaway
Senior Pastor
Dr. Don Hattaway was the Senior Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Cartersville, Georgia, where he served for 17 years. He holds degrees from Brewton-Parker College (Bachelor of Music Education) and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry.) He is the former President, Vice-President, and Parliamentarian of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. He has also served as trustee for Brewton-Parker College, Shorter University, and the Christian Index.
In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, he enjoys speaking at various revivals, conferences, seminars, and churches though out the year.
Pastor Don has been preaching the gospel for 30 years and stands firm on teaching the inerrant and infallible Word of God. He is a true believer that God’s Word changes lives. His ministry seeks to encourage and teach Christians in their daily walk with God and lead others to experience saving faith in Jesus Christ.
Family: Sonia (wife), Nathan and Daniel (sons), and Anna Lane (daughter)
Don Hattaway
Senior Pastor
Dr. Don Hattaway was the Senior Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church of Cartersville, Georgia, where he served for 17 years. He holds degrees from Brewton-Parker College (Bachelor of Music Education) and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry.) He is the former President, Vice-President, and Parliamentarian of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. He has also served as trustee for Brewton-Parker College, Shorter University, and the Christian Index.
In addition to his pastoral responsibilities, he enjoys speaking at various revivals, conferences, seminars, and churches though out the year.
Pastor Don has been preaching the gospel for 30 years and stands firm on teaching the inerrant and infallible Word of God. He is a true believer that God’s Word changes lives. His ministry seeks to encourage and teach Christians in their daily walk with God and lead others to experience saving faith in Jesus Christ.
Family: Sonia (wife), Nathan and Daniel (sons), and Anna Lane (daughter)
Jonathan P. Jordan
Associate Pastor, Education & Administration
Prior to coming to First Baptist Church in June of 2019, Jonathan joined the Georgia Baptist Mission Board in 2010. During that time, he served as a consultant for Discipleship Ministries, Evangelism Ministries, and, since 2013, Groups and Faith Development. Before serving the GBMB, Jonathan served First Baptist Church in Winder, Georgia & Morningside Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, and Southwestern Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas.
Jonathan P. Jordan
Associate Pastor, Education & Administration
Prior to coming to First Baptist Church in June of 2019, Jonathan joined the Georgia Baptist Mission Board in 2010. During that time, he served as a consultant for Discipleship Ministries, Evangelism Ministries, and, since 2013, Groups and Faith Development. Before serving the GBMB, Jonathan served First Baptist Church in Winder, Georgia & Morningside Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia. He graduated from Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, and Southwestern Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas.
Daniel Steele
Worship Minister
Daniel has been a worship leader for over 20 years. He is skilled at leading from guitar, keyboard, and piano. He can arrange music and transpose songs at will. He can read music proficiently as well as notate chords and changes “by ear.” His passion is in mentoring the next generation of worship leaders and in leading people of all ages and backgrounds into heartfelt worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Daniel graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory and Composition with further musical study in choral conducting. Before living in Louisiana, he grew up overseas in both Scotland and Indonesia as his father worked as an engineer for Shell Oil company. Daniel and his wife Karen have been married for 19 years. They were married in Seoul, South Korea, where Karen was serving as an Army Nurse and Daniel led worship for the Department of Defense Chapel System. They have two sons, Caleb and Logan. Daniel is also a proficient golfer, earning his music degree while on a golf scholarship. Before going into worship ministry full time, he played on the PGA mini-tour, caddied on Pinehurst #2, and worked as a golf pro at Reynold’s Plantation in Greensboro, GA. He is also a skilled woodworker, making everything from tables and cabinets to turning pens and bowls. His favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
Daniel Steele
Worship Minister
Daniel has been a worship leader for over 20 years. He is skilled at leading from guitar, keyboard, and piano. He can arrange music and transpose songs at will. He can read music proficiently as well as notate chords and changes “by ear.” His passion is in mentoring the next generation of worship leaders and in leading people of all ages and backgrounds into heartfelt worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Daniel graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory and Composition with further musical study in choral conducting. Before living in Louisiana, he grew up overseas in both Scotland and Indonesia as his father worked as an engineer for Shell Oil company. Daniel and his wife Karen have been married for 19 years. They were married in Seoul, South Korea, where Karen was serving as an Army Nurse and Daniel led worship for the Department of Defense Chapel System. They have two sons, Caleb and Logan. Daniel is also a proficient golfer, earning his music degree while on a golf scholarship. Before going into worship ministry full time, he played on the PGA mini-tour, caddied on Pinehurst #2, and worked as a golf pro at Reynold’s Plantation in Greensboro, GA. He is also a skilled woodworker, making everything from tables and cabinets to turning pens and bowls. His favorite Bible verse is Ephesians 2:10 “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
Jonathan McDuffie
Student Minister
Joined Staff: November 2016
His Responsibilities: Student and College Ministry
His Salvation Story: I grew up in a loving, faithful, church-going family. I knew all the stories, could answer the questions, and thought that I knew Jesus. When I was eight years old, I realized that I was a sinner, I deserved punishment, and that Jesus died on the cross for my sins. I asked Christ to forgive me and made him my Lord and Savior. Since then, life has been a journey of learning to follow in obedience.
Family: Shannon (wife), Cole and Luke (sons)
Jonathan McDuffie
Student Minister
Joined Staff: November 2016
His Responsibilities: Student and College Ministry
His Salvation Story: I grew up in a loving, faithful, church-going family. I knew all the stories, could answer the questions, and thought that I knew Jesus. When I was eight years old, I realized that I was a sinner, I deserved punishment, and that Jesus died on the cross for my sins. I asked Christ to forgive me and made him my Lord and Savior. Since then, life has been a journey of learning to follow in obedience.
Family: Shannon (wife), Cole and Luke (sons)
Diane Roberson
Preschool and Children’s Coordinator
Joined Staff: March 2009
Her Responsibilities: Preschool and Children’s Ministry including Weekday Preschool, Sunday School, Discipleship and all Preschool and Children’s Activities
Her Salvation Story: I was saved when I was 8 years old. My Mother led me to Christ in my bedroom at home. Since that time, I have had areas of life where I have tried to walk away from God and what He means to me. There have been times of rebellion where I thought the world had what I really needed in life. But God has been faithful to His word, that nothing can snatch me from His hand. I am so thankful that He does not give up on us! It is my desire to Glorify Him, follow His will and purpose for my life, and teach children who God is to them and what He can mean to them now and for the rest of their lives.
Family: Stacy (husband), Erica and Molly (daughters), and Gillis (son).
Diane Roberson
Preschool and Children’s Coordinator
Joined Staff: March 2009
Her Responsibilities: Preschool and Children’s Ministry including Weekday Preschool, Sunday School, Discipleship and all Preschool and Children’s Activities
Her Salvation Story: I was saved when I was 8 years old. My Mother led me to Christ in my bedroom at home. Since that time, I have had areas of life where I have tried to walk away from God and what He means to me. There have been times of rebellion where I thought the world had what I really needed in life. But God has been faithful to His word, that nothing can snatch me from His hand. I am so thankful that He does not give up on us! It is my desire to Glorify Him, follow His will and purpose for my life, and teach children who God is to them and what He can mean to them now and for the rest of their lives.
Family: Stacy (husband), Erica and Molly (daughters), and Gillis (son).
Support Staff
Support Staff
Debbie Fender
Pastor's Assistant
Pastor's Assistant
Rhonda Saeed
Ministry Assistant
Ministry Assistant
John Adams
Facilities
Facilities
Kaylie Harper
Financial Director
Financial Director