Leadership

Kevin began his pastorate with First Baptist Church Stockdale in July 2021 after serving for nearly 11 years with First Baptist Watauga in Watauga, TX. Kevin has served as an associate pastor, children's pastor, youth pastor, and young adult pastor. He has a masters degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX and a bachelors in practical ministry. He and Sarah have been married since 2004 and they have two children, Emilie and Ethan.

Palmer began serving as the student pastor for First Baptist Church Stockdale in September of 2022. He surrendered to the call to ministry at the age of 13 and has served in previous churches in both worship and youth ministries. He has a masters degree from Western Theological Seminary and was licensed to ministry by First Baptist Church in Watauga, TX. Palmer loves leading in the youth ministry because he feels like this is where the gifts the Lord has given him, really shine. He is a people person in general, but his fun and goofy spirit really comes out with the youth. Palmer has been married to his wife Katy since 2018.

Palmer began serving as our interim worship pastor in July of 2025. We are excited for the future of First Baptist church as God brings us our next worship minister.

JoDea began serving at First Baptist Church Stockdale as the ministry assistant in 1995. Since that time she has faithfully served under 5 different pastors. JoDea loves Stockdale and the color purple. She has a passion for both her children and grandchildren. She is a true blessing to our church family.