First Baptist Church

pastor mark montgomery

Senior Pastor

I have been the senior pastor of First Baptist Church since July 2002.

I was born in Johnson City, NY while my dad was a student at Baptist Bible Seminary. Most of my childhood and teen years were spent in Willingboro, NJ, where my dad was the pastor of the First Baptist Church of Willingboro.

I graduated from Baptist Bible College of Clarks Summit, PA in 1976 with a bachelor’s degree in Bible and Theology. It was during those years that I married Deborah Smith. We have three wonderful children, Melissa, Mark II, and Matthew. My hobbies are fishing and coin collecting.

After graduating from BBC I began working at Summit Baptist Academy and attended Grace Theological Seminary and earned a MA in Christian School Administration. The first 14 years of my ministry career were spent in Christian schools, mostly as an administrator.

Before coming to DuBois, we spent 11 years in Hemet, CA where I was the Associate Pastor of the First Baptist Church of Hemet, CA.

We thank the Lord for leading us to DuBois. The wonderful people of First Baptist have been a great blessing and encouragement in our lives.

Philippians 1:3-6 is one of my favorite verses and is my prayer for our church.

Phil 1:3-6

3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.

Pastor Matt montgomery

Associate Pastor

I have been on staff as an Assistant Pastor since 2008, and became Associate Pastor in 2019. I married Erin in 2008, and we have two amazing boys, Hudson and Charlie.

I grew up in Southern California, but moved to DuBois in the middle of high school when my father (Pastor Mark) was called to pastor First Baptist Church. During my college years, I spent eight months living and working with missionaries in Durban, South Africa. I earned a bachelor’s degree from Clarks Summit University, a master’s degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and was ordained by First Baptist Church in 2014.

I have a youthful spirit and a passion for introducing people to Jesus. My responsibilities include leading Common Ground (youth group), teaching and serving as the chaplain at DuBois Christians Schools, preaching, counseling, playing guitar on the praise teams, and individual discipleship.

In my “down time,” I enjoy spending time with my family, running, hunting, and fishing.

Philippians 3:8 “Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.”

Kim delarme

Director of Early Childhood Ministries

If anyone understands what it's like to get to church with little ones it's me!

My husband, Matt, and I met in 2001 at Word of Life Bible Institute. From there we continued our education at Summit University where I studied Early Childhood Education. Over the course of our marriage the Lord has given us a desire to serve the families around us. I have always loved children, but after having kids of my own the Lord put mothers on my heart. In 2013 FBC started a MOPS group that I continue to be the coordinator of. My husband and I enjoy sharing our life with those around us.

If you're a parent of little ones we would love to come alongside of you during this crazy, beautiful season of life!

Mark chittester

Director of Community Relations

I have a BS in Business Administration and Marketing from Clarion University, and many years of experience in the business world in buyer communications, marketing, and public relations.

At First Baptist Church my role is to form and maintain strong, positive relationships with our church families, new members and the local community. I also teach our "Strengthening Families" Sunday School class, and work closely with the pastoral staff.

hamilton george

Director of Christian Education and Discipleship

I grew up in the Ebensburg area and attended Cambria County Christian and Johnstown Christian schools. I was raised attending and learning to serve the local church by my parents. I met my wife Kristin in college. We have three children and are members of First Baptist DuBois. Our family loves taking trips and visiting historically significant locations.

I received my Bachelor of Business from the University of Pittsburgh and my Master of Divinity from Denver Seminary in 2016. I have been in church ministry since high school and in church leadership positions since 2004. In 2015, I became part of the pastoral team that planted Pillar Church of Woodlawn in Washington D.C. which sought to serve the spiritual needs of military members and their families in the national capital region.

My passion is to see people come to faith in Christ through the preaching of the gospel and see Christians grow through the transformative truth found in God’s word. A key Bible verse for me is Romans 12:1-2 which reveals that believing in Jesus for salvation is a transformative act of worship to the God who created all things, sustains all things, and redeems all those who are in Christ.

helen tubbs

Secretary

I have been Secretary at First Baptist Church since 1995.

I graduated from DuBois High School, and was married to Dennis Tubbs for 53 years. (Dennis went home to be with the Lord in June 2016.) We have two children, and three grandchildren.

My favorite Bible verses are Phillipians 4:6-7.

Terry blankley

Custodian

I grew up in Curwensville, PA and currently live in Treasure Lake, DuBois, PA. My family includes my wife, Patty; as well as our son, David. Our daughter, Jennifer Bailey, lives in York, PA with her husband, Keith, and our grandson, Ethan.

I graduated from Curwensville Joint High School and DeVry Technical Institute of Chicago, IL. After over 35 years of service I retired from AT&T, and became Custodian at First Baptist Church and DuBois Christian Schools in October 2002.

My favorite Scripture passage is John 14.