Our Team
Boomer Sooner! This Oklahoma boy loves all things BBQ, football, baseball, and everything he can’t eat while on Keto.
Doyle Pryor - Lead Pastor
Doyle Pryor has been the pastor of FSBC Topeka for 5 years. He moved here from Sapulpa, Oklahoma with his wife Sara and his two sons, Ian and Nathan. He is passionate about people coming to the knowledge and understanding of who Jesus is and how marvelous a journey it is to abide in Him. He loves to shoot a bow, cheer on OU, and eat BBQ, among many other things.
Coming from Texas, Kansas humidity is not Sean’s favorite. But catch him working hard to make Topeka his new home!
Sean Crevier - Family pastor
Sean and his wife Staci and their daughter Callie just moved here from Odessa, Texas to join us in the ministry journey of raising up kids and their parents to love God, love people, and bear fruit of all kinds.
The way to Loren’s heart is coffee, bridge-talk, and his Sunday School class. Did we mention we know no one who loves Excel more than Loren??
Loren Risch - Director of Operations
Loren and his wife Cindy have been members of FSBC for 40 years! As well as being apart of our staff as our administrator and operations extraordinaire, Loren serves as an Elder and the Young Adults Sunday School teacher.
Todd wouldn’t describe himself as a dancer, but we’ve all seen him on stage leading the choir…
Todd staerkel - traditional worship leader
Todd and his wife Heidi began serving at FSBC 5 years ago. Todd believes everyone can sing, so let that be an encouragement for you to join the FSBC choir!
Penny Brewer, a.k.a. Head Chef In Charge!
Penny brewer - head custodian
This place wouldn’t function without Penny. In addition to making sure our facilities are cleaned and well-kept, Penny has faithfully worked with our students for many years!
Corey Gillespie - Student & Discipleship Pastor
Corey has a passion for discipling and equipping disciples to grow in their knowledge of Scripture, their personal relationship with the Lord, and cultivating their spiritual gifts to serve the church and the community.
Corey enjoys all things athletics, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and connecting with students and parents. Start up a conversation with Corey about soccer and you’ll have a new friend for life!
Plant lover, salt and vinegar chip connoisseur, and coffee snob.
Claire Cox - director of communications and worship leader
Claire was born and raised at FSBC, trained up and discipled in worship leading, and has a knack for making sure everyone knows everything there is to know about what’s happening at FSBC!
Affectionately knows as “Uncle Si,” we’d put Huston up against anyone in an eating competition.
Huston thompson - community outreach & prayer
Huston faithfully leads Celebrate Recovery and has a huge heart for the hurting, broken, and bruised in the Topeka community. When we think of ‘prayer warrior’ Huston always comes to mind.
The Git ‘Er Done award would definitely go to Nannette. She can find anything for a bargain!
Nannette rankin - guest & family services, kids ministry
Nannette and her husband Raymond have been a long-time members of FSBC and Nannette has served as the Kids Ministry director for 20 years. Nannette is your go-to for all things FSBC.