Our staff works diligently each day to empower the Church to minister to the community. Our staff is ready, willing, and able to help serve you. Feel free to call on anyone to help you out.
Ministerial Staff
Eric Sonnier, Pastor
eric@fbcjennings.com
337-329-2750
Eric is our new Pastor. He has been a member of FBCJ for the past thirteen years, serving as deacon, Children’s Pastor and Youth Pastor. Eric has a passion for preaching the Word of God and encouraging believers to share their faith. He continues to be actively involved with the youth group, working with other leaders to equip the next generation of the church.
Eric is married to Cindy, and they have 7 kids. He is a graduate of Jennings High School and plans on continuing his education in Seminary. He loves his community and is active with the recreation leagues and other community activities.
Eric has a desire to serve, teach, and challenge the next generation of the church. He is working to help bring unity with other local churches and help the church to be “The Light” to everyone in the community.
His life verse is Acts 20:24 “But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.”
Brian Wells, Minister of Education and Senior Adults
brianwells@fbcjennings.com
337-824-3271
Brian leads with compassion as he serves the Senior Adults and oversees education for the church. The education duties include preparing and overseeing Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Connect Groups, and many others. Brian also serves as the Church Administrator, ensuring the day-to-day operations and needs of the church are being met. In this role, Brian heads the First Baptist School and Mother’s Day Out programs. Brian has been serving the church since 1995 and is a vital link to the history and personality of the church.
Brian is married to Joni and they have 2 boys. Brian’s desire is to serve senior adults along with the church in any way possible. Brian oversees several ministries and ensures things run smoothly by taking care of details that may sometimes be easily overlooked. Brian earned his first master’s degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and his second master’s degree in Religious Education. Brian previously served in ministry at the Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX.
Brian is well known throughout the community for having a servant’s heart.
Office Staff
Pamela Stockwell, Church Secretary/Administrative Assistant
pam@fbcjennings.com 337-824-3271
Pam is married to Ryan and their children are: Alexis, Jayden and Jacob. If you call the church office, Pam will likely be the person on the other end of the line with a warm greeting. In her spare time, Pam loves to camp with her family and loves to go on hiking trails. She also sews, gardens, and collects recipes. Her favorite pass-time is spending time with her family.
Nancy Walters, Church Clerk
nancy@fbcjennings.com 337-824-3271
Nancy works as the part-time secretary and Church Clerk. She has the authority to sign legal documents and maintains all the minutes from church business meetings. Nancy also maintains the church history and media. Bulletins and newsletters are the handy work of Nancy.
Nancy joined the church staff in 2007 after her retirement from nursing. She moved to Jennings from Michigan working as a registered nurse prior to her retirement. Nancy has two children and a host of grandchildren.
Roy Robison, Financial Secretary
FBC School Staff
PreK 3 Class 1: Teacher – Mrs. Kendra Laidlaw; Assistant: Mrs. Ann Robison
PreK 3 Class 2: Teacher – Ms. Jolaine McCluer; Assistant: Ms. Lana Thibodeaux
PreK 4: Teacher – Mrs. Debi Fontenot; Assistant: Pat Clifford
Kindergarden: Teacher – Mrs. Diane Edwards; Assistant: Mrs. Jessica Fontenot
Mother’s Day Out Staff
Director – Amber Meyers
Assistant Director – Jessica Sonnier
Level 1: Teacher – Shara Guillory; Assistant: Kylie Douget
Level 2: Teacher – Ashley Lister; Assistant: Kylie Douget
Level 3: Teacher – Peggy Leblanc; Assistant: Chelsea Sonnier
Level 4: Teacher – Jessica Sonnier; Assistant: Madison Chretien