Our Ministry Team
Dr. T. Bart Kelley, Senior Pastor
Dr. Bart Kelley is a seasoned ministry leader and energetic communicator with over 31 years of experience in teaching and pastoral care. Since 2018, he has served as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Barnwell, where he has led the congregation through a period of significant growth. Known for his "heart, humor, and creativity," Dr. Kelley focuses on practical teaching that helps individuals apply scriptural truths to modern daily life.
Contact Pastor Kelley @ tbk@fbcbarnwell.org
Student Ministries Director
Dana S. Bell
Dr. Dana Bell has served as the Director of Student Ministries at Barnwell First Baptist since August 2022. She holds a Doctorate in Biblical Exposition, a Master of Education degree, and is a certified John Maxwell Team coach. With experience as a teacher, consultant, and ministry leader, Dana is passionate about biblical teaching, leadership development, and discipleship. She and her husband, Steven, also co-lead the Couples Ministry at Barnwell First, encouraging and strengthening marriages through biblical teaching and practical application. Dana's greatest passion is helping people of all ages grow in their faith and become all God has created them to be. She and Steven are the proud parents of Presley and Jackson and are grateful to call Barnwell home.
Music Ministry Director
Michael Pisacreta
Michael has served as the Director of Music since March 2009. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Charleston Southern University and a Master's Degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix. He has been one of the Band Directors in Barnwell 45 Schools since moving to Barnwell in 2004. Michael has been involved in the Music Ministry at FBC since moving to Barnwell and strongly believes that music can lead and prepare all for Worship.