Leadership

Mark Swan

Senior Pastor

For over two decades, Mark and Amy Swan have faithfully served congregations across Kentucky, Maryland, and New York in roles including missions pastor, church planter, and senior pastor. Throughout their ministry, Mark has been passionate about helping people grow in their understanding of faith, hope, and grace. Together, Mark and Amy have consistently been called to churches in need of renewal—places ready for a fresh vision and a new season of growth.

First Baptist Church of Silver Creek is one of those churches—poised for a comeback. We believe God has uniquely equipped us with gifts of encouragement, evangelism, creativity, and authenticity to help write a new chapter in its story. Would you join us in praying that God will use these gifts to bring lasting transformation to this community?

Mark and Amy’s greatest joy is their family. They are proud parents of two Christian young adults: Andrew, 21, adopted from Russia, and Gracelyn, 19, a college freshman studying art and design.

Tim Turner

Deacon

Tim Turner was commissioned as a Deacon in the winter of 2025. Tim and his wife Jeanne are "real" servant leaders in our church. Tim loves Jesus and is always willing to help a person in need. Tim exemplifies Galatians 5:13 which commands us to "serve one another in love."
Tim's favorite Bible verse is II Timothy 4: 6-8 which reads, "For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing."