This is the first time our Financial Administrator, Ellyn Johansen, has worked for a church, but she comes with an extensive business background, having worked for a number of companies in New Mexico and Colorado. She attended both Eastern NM University and UNM. Ellyn has been with us since June of 2006. She and her husband, Ken, have two sons -- Jason (23) and Travis (19).
A FEW FUN FAVORITES
FAVORITE BOOKS: All the Harry Potter books; all the Wizard of Oz books (Did you know there was more than one?)
FAVORITE MOVIES: The Terminator (Weird, huh?), The Shawshank Redemption
FAVORITE VACATON SPOT: Anywhere we go
FAVORITE PASTTIME ACTIVITIES: Reading, cooking, sports (playing, not just watching!)
ONE THING NO ONE WOULD GUESS ABOUT ME: I was a cheerleader.
Megan Robert has been a Ministry Assistant at First Baptist since February of 2006 and is an invaluable member of our staff. Megan, whose daughter, Elise is 2 years old, is currently attending UNM, working toward a degree in Community Health Education.
A FEW FUN FAVORITES
FAVORITE BOOKS: "In the Time of the Butterflies," by Julia Alvarez; anything by Francine Rivers, Saundra Cisneros, or Dave Pelzar ("The Boy Called It" series)
FAVORITE MOVIES: The Notebook, Frida
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: San Diego
FAVORITE PASTTIME ACTIVITIES: Spending time with family and friends, scrapbooking, reading
ONE THING NO ONE WOULD GUESS ABOUT ME: I HATE math!
Ginny Craver began as Ministry Assistant in May of 2007, just one week after moving to New Mexico from Texas. As a pastor's wife, she has held many volunteer positions in a number of churches. Ginny attended Monmouth College in Illinois and is currently attending Wayland Baptist University here in Albuquerque. She and her husband, Ben, have four grown children and three GORGEOUS (even if she does say so herself!) grandchildren.
A FEW FUN FAVORITES
FAVORITE BOOK: "Redeeming Love," by Francine Rivers
FAVORITE MOVIES: Love the classics, musicals, and big sweeping epics!
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: San Francisco
FAVORITE PASTTIME ACTIVITIES: Exploring the area with Ben, reading, decorating
ONE THING NO ONE WOULD GUESS ABOUT ME: I went 9000 miles in six weeks on a motorcycle.
Stewart Linthicum has been a great asset as our Creative Worship Assistant. Having graduated from Hope Christian High School in 2007, he is currently attending UNM. Stewart's creativity and computer skills help to keep our worship experience fresh and exciting.
A FEW FUN FAVORITES
FAVORITE BOOKS: "To Live is Christ," "The Barbarian Way," "My Utmost for His Highest"
FAVORITE MOVIES: The Kingdom, The Bourne Ultimatum, Pirates of the Caribbean (all 3), Remember the Titans
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: The beach
FAVORITE PASTTIME ACTIVITIES: Spending time with friends, making movies
