Charles Murray was pastor of FBCE from 1980-1991 and returned to become pastor again December 3, 2001.  Charles is married to Karon and they have two grown children: Angela living in Nanjing, China and married to Robert and mother of Brianna, Asher and Caleb; and Nathan, who is the Executive and Family Pastor of a church in Texas and is married to Amanda and father of Charles Moses.  Beyond his family, Charles’ passion is international missions and he leads several mission trips each year.  Email Charles

Russ Ewing experienced a new beginning in his life as he began his ministry with FBCE in February, 2001. This event marked the beginning of his full-time Christian ministry.  Prior to coming to Ellisville, Russ worked in the telecommunications industry for more than thirty years.  Russ is married to Polly and they have two sons; Jeff and John.  Russ wants his ministry to be a catalyst for changing lives as we seek to develop disciplined followers of Jesus Christ.  Email Russ

Tom Wideman began his ministry at FBCE in June of 2000.  He and his wife, Sally, have a daughter, Jolee who is married to Jared Miller and mother of Kaden; and a son Andrew, who is married to Dena. Tom leads the music and worship at both worship gatherings on Sunday mornings.  Tom’s vision for the music and worship ministry is to use music and the arts to glorify God, encourage believers and reach seekers.  Tom is also the Ministry Leader for Celebrate Recovery.  Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program that meets every Thursday evening at FBCE.  Follow Tom via his blog.  Email Tom

Dustin Nelson began his ministry at FBCE in May of 2006. He and his wife, Caroline have one daughter, Norah Leigh.  They both attended Southeast Missouri State University. Dustin completed a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in May of 2010.  Dustin has spent time on the mission fields of China and Surinam. He and Caroline make a great team ministering to our young people, challenging them to live their lives with purpose and passion for Christ.  Email Dustin

Alan Haigood began his ministry at FBCE in August, 2006. Alan and his wife Jill have four sons, Micah, Nathanael, Caleb, and Joshua. Alan believes that our challenge as a church is to disciple our children, “to grow them deep roots in a real and personal God.” Alan came to us from a career in Electrical Engineering and hasn’t looked back.  Email Alan