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Senior Pastor
Don Hutchinson
Don Hutchinson has served as senior Pastor at First Methodist Church of Bay Minette since joining our staff in 2024. With 37 years of ministry experience, he excels in leadership, preaching, and community outreach. Don holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary (1987) and a B.S. in Business Administration from Mississippi State University (1984). He was ordained as an Elder in the United Methodist Church in 1989, and in the Global Methodist Church in 2024. Don is dedicated to fostering spiritual growth and serving the community.
He and his wife Jill have been married for 40 years. Don and Jill have twin daughters, Morgan and Lauren, who are both married, and recently welcomed their first grandchild.
Administrative Assistant
Tiffany Bekurs
Tiffany has been on staff as the Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor since 2018. She is married to Bill Bekurs, and they have a son, Tyler, and a daughter, Anna Catherine. Tiffany is responsible for managing the church membership database, creating the Sunday bulletins, coordinating the church calendar, and being the person who floods your email inbox with useful information about what is happening weekly at First Methodist Church of Bay Minette. She strives to make sure everyone feels welcome when they come to the church office.
Director of Youth Ministries
Lily Durden
Lily is the newest addition to the FMC staff, she has served in ministry for 5 years. She has experience in several areas including youth ministry, worship ministry, and social media. Lilly enjoys facilitating a welcoming environment for students grades 7-12. She believes in making disciples who are firm in their faith to the Lord. When not working Lily can be found spending time with her dog named Phoebe.
Music Director
Mike Johnson
Mike has been a member of First Methodist Bay Minette for many years. He and his wife Linda are active members of the church and our choir. Mike is a joy to be around and is always bringing a smile to everyones face on Sunday mornings.
Nursery Worker
Marcia Nicholson
Marcia has been a beloved part of our church staff for more than forty years. She has a love for children that is unmatched and has rocked many generations of our babies. Whether she has known you since you were a child or met you five minutes ago she will take care of your baby like it’s one of her own.