Ministry Staff

  • Philip McDuffie

    Senior PASTOR

    Philip was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama. During his freshman year of college, he was drawn to faith in Jesus Christ. He received his bachelor’s degree in communication from the University of Mobile in 2014 and his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2019. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the Director of College Ministry at FBC Durham in Durham, NC. From 2019 to 2023, he served as the Associate Pastor of FBC Longville in Longville, LA. He began serving as the Senior Pastor of FBC Jackson in December 2023. Philip has been married to Kahlie since 2013, and they have two children through embryo adoption, Eliza Jane (2021) and Owen James (2024). Philip’s main ambition is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ by pouring himself out in sacrificial service for the spiritual maturity of the saints who make up FBC Jackson. 

  • Dr. Brian Jemison

    Minister of music & Senior adults


  • Jordan Matheson

    Student Pastor

    Jordan serves as our Student Pastor at First Baptist Church. Jordan joined the team in February of 2023. He has been serving in full-time vocational ministry since 2016. Jordan married his high school sweetheart, Taylor, in 2018, and they have one son named Beckham (2022). He grew up close to the Jackson area in Leroy. Following high school, Jordan attended Alabama Southern Community College (now Coastal Alabama Community College), where he received his associate’s degree. Upon completion, he transferred to the University of Mobile, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Theology. Currently, Jordan is working towards his Master of Divinity degree online through Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jordan is passionate about seeing teenagers in the greater Jackson and Clarke County area transformed by the Gospel.

  • Edie Quillen

    Pre School MINISTRY Coordinator

    Edie was born and raised in Andalusia, Alabama. She has been a member of First Baptist Church since 2020, and has served on staff since 2021. Edie received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 2019 from The University of Alabama. She serves as Nursery Director and coordinates the care and ministry to children from birth to preschool age. Edie has been married to Preston since 2017, and they have three children, Norah (5) Amos (3) and Zoey (1).

  • Christa Galbraith

    children's Ministry director

    Christa grew up in West Tennessee in Decatur County. She serves as the Children's Director here at FBCJ and has since 2022. She has been a member of FBCJ since 2021. Christa received her B.A. in Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resource Management and a Minor in Marketing from the University of Mississippi in 2013. She has furthered her education at Colorado Christian University online by taking classes on the Old Testament, New Testament, and The History of Christianity in 2021. Christa met her husband, Michael, (a Thomasville, AL native) in Tennessee and they've been married since 2016. They have 4 children: Jack (2017), Beau (2019), Charles (2020), and Carolann (2023). Christa loves outdoor activities, gardening, reading, and teaching children the Bible. She’s dedicated to teaching children about God’s Word, laying a foundation for their personal faith in Jesus.

  • Melody Breaux

    Mother's Day Out/4k Director

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Ministry Support

  • Samantha Shaw

    Administrative assistant

    Samantha was raised in a rural community in Gainestown, Alabama. She is an alumnus of Jackson High School. Samantha came to faith in Christ in November 2011. She has been a member of Evergreen Baptist Church since 2016, where her husband, Jake, serves as a deacon. Samantha has been married to Jake since 2011, and they have two children, JoAnna (2013) and Luke (2015). She and her family enjoy going to church, camping, riding horses, and spending quality time outdoors enjoying the beauty God created. Samantha joined us as our secretary on staff at First Baptist Church of Jackson in 2023. 

  • Robbin Syphrit

    Financial Secretary

    Robbin grew up in Jackson, AL, and became a member of FBC Jackson at the age of 11 through the profession of faith and believer’s baptism. After high school, she got married and attended Cosmetology School. She worked as a cosmetologist and managed the business aspects of the salon. Robbin and her husband, Allen Syphrit, are both active in the church, with Robbin serving as the Financial Secretary and Allen serving as the Building and Grounds chairman. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, praying for anyone and everyone, and being the sous chef for her husband.

  • Summer Cartwright

    Custodian

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