Garrett McQueen is the Associate/Student Pastor at FBC of Benson. He and his wife Jenna have been married since April 15th, 2023. Garrett recently moved to Benson, having spent 29 years growing up in Southern California. He received his BA from Biola University, and his MA from Liberty University. Garrett was deeply involved in ministry at his previous church where he attended for 8 years, Richfield Community Church. He was a high school small group leader, drummer, and then College Lead for 4 years. Garrett's passion is to serve young people, helping them trust and treasure Jesus will everything they have. Having stepped into his first full-time ministry position in June of 2024, Garrett is excited to pour his heart and soul into the people of FBC and watch the Lord save and transform lives. 

Contact Pastor Garrett at pastorgarrett@fbcbenson.org

Shaylin Laura is the Director of Family and Community Engagement at First Baptist Church. She’s been part of the First Baptist family since childhood and has loved serving in many ways over the years — helping with youth, helping with worship, organizing events, and volunteering wherever she can. Shaylin and her high school sweetheart, Zach, were married shortly after graduation in 2022. Together they have a sweet daughter, Kordelia, and are excited to welcome another little one soon! Shaylin loves sports, the outdoors, thrifting, coffee, and anything pink. But most of all, she has a heart for young families and children, and a passion for encouraging parents as they raise little disciples. Her prayer is that First Baptist Church will always be a place where families can find community, feel at home, and grow together in their relationship with Jesus.

Pat Kay is the Audio/Visual Director. Pat and his wife Esther have been married almost 20 years and have five children.  Pat and Esther have served together and been a part of many ministries here at First Baptist Church over the last 18 years. Pat has served in many roles at FBC, including: Sound Guy, Men's Ministry Leader, Youth Director, and Sunday School Teacher. Pat has a Bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry from Wayland Baptist University and more importantly a heart for God. Pat and Esther also lead a Sunday School group for Families, and enjoy helping equip them to navigate today's culture as followers of Christ.

Elaine Campbell and her husband, Allan, moved here from central Illinois to Benson, AZ in December of 2022 after both retiring from Caterpillar, Inc. Elaine belives that God placed her here through Jeremiah 29:11

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future".

Ammi Taylor is the Worship Leader at First Baptist. She was born (#4 of 5 kids) and raised in Benson. She has lived here all but 1 year of her life. Ammi married her high school boyfriend, Brian, right out of high school. They have been blessed with 5 great kids, 3 girls, Shaylin (17), Kaylei (14), Karris (12), and then 2 boys, Darias (9), Terrail (7), of which she homeschools. She has been a homeschool mom for 12 years and counting. Music is what keeps their household lively. Besides parenting, Ammi and Brian both coach sports and enjoy watching their kids develop into athletes. Their love of music has continued to grow as well. They have been attending First Baptist Church of Benson since they were in high school. They took a break for a short few years, but have been regularly attending since approximately 2008.