OUR STAFF

DR. DEREK ALLEN

Senior Pastor

Derek was born and raised in Etowah County, Alabama. Seeking God’s call, Derek earned a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Jacksonville State University, a Master’s of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and later, a Ph.D. in Church Leadership from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. After planting Christ Centered Church in Miami for six years, Derek and his family moved to Mobile, AL to pastor at FBTC in 2019. Derek and his wife, Lindsay, were married in 2003, and have five children – Jackson, Meredith, Sawyer, Elizabeth, and Marshall.

JONATHAN MCKENZIE

Worship Pastor

Email: pastor_jonathan@fbtc.org

Jonathan is a native of Laurel, MS. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s in Music Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. He then went on to earn a Doctorate of Arts in Worship Studies from William Carey University. He and his wife, Cindy, have three children—Ben, Emma-Kate, and Madi-Grace.

BRENT VANCE

Family & Missions Pastor

Email: pastor_brent@fbtc.org

Brent was born and raised in Mobile, AL and grew up at FBTC. He received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Mobile, majoring in psychology with a minor in theology, and received his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of South Alabama. He worked as a licensed professional counseling supervisor before being called to ministry and joining the FBTC staff in 2022. Brent and his wife, Haleigh, have three children – Tytus, Felicity, and Genevieve.

SAM JENKINS

Pastor at the Corner Church

Email: pastor@thecornerchurch.org

Sam was raised in Florida and lived in Virginia while serving in the Navy. There, he earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies from Regent University before earning his Master of Divinity at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He also later recieved his Juris Doctor from the Regent University School of Law and now works as a legal professional in addition to pastoring. Most recently, Sam served on the preaching team at Redemption Church in Saraland before accepting the call to pastor The Corner Church. Sam and his wife, Ciara, have two boys, Logan and Micah.