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The Rev. Kay Farley, Acting Senior Minister
Our Acting Senior Minister is the Rev. Kay Farley. Her nurturing, training and love for ministry came during her tenure as the full-time assistant to her pastor at New Hope Baptist Church, the Rev. Dr. James D. Peters Jr. Rev. Farley was ordained in 1996 at New Hope and was blessed by the pastor, deacon board and congregation who asked her to serve in a variety of positions that enhanced her ministry skills. She also is co-pastor, along with her husband, the Rev. Doug Farley, of Faith Community Baptist Church, which meets at First Baptist Church at 8:30 a.m. on Sundays. She has graciously agreed to step in and serve also as Acting Senior Minister at First Baptist Church. The Rev. Kay Farley holds degrees from Fisk University and Boston University. She received Fisk University’s Outstanding Leadership Award, the Denver Chapter of American Association of University Women’s Trailblazer Award, 2005 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Pastor of the Year, the 2005 Colorado Gospel Academy Award for Outstanding Pastor of the Year, the 2005 Ambassadors of Christ Encouragement Award and many other awards and honors.
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Becky Davis, Moderator and Music Director
Becky Davis has served in many roles since joining the church in 1983. She spent many years as the choir director and now is the music director as well as a member of the praise team. She also recently signed on as the Moderator and heads the church’s leadership team. Growing up in Danville, Ill., Becky loved music and singing, so when it was time for college she headed to Murray State University in Kentucky, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in music education with a double major in voice and piano. After graduating, she decided against teaching, and embarked on a varied career path and currently works for the Colorado Department of Health and Public Environment as an intake coordinator. But music has remained a driving force in her life and her musical talents have enhanced First Baptist’s music program for many years. She also performs with the Aurora Singers and with her husband John Davis, a singer and song writer. Becky’s daughter, Hannah, is currently teaching in the Republic of Georgia.
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Shirley Johnson, Organist and Office Manager
Shirley’s musical career began when she was 7 years old and started piano lessons, which she continued until her early twenties. While in high school the organist at her church needed a substitute and gave her organ lessons so she could fill in for vacations. Over the past 45 years, Shirley has played the organ for many different churches and denominations. In 1990 her husband, Ken, signed on as the music minister at FBC, and Shirley was the substitute organist until Dee Netzel retired and she became the organist. She left in 2000 to become the organist at Corona Presbyterian Church. In 2007, Shirley returned to FBC to again be our organist. She is happy to be a part of the music ministry FBC, as the church holds many fond memories for her. She also recently agreed to serve as the church's office manager.
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