Tanya and I have been married for over twenty five years! We have been blessed to be able to serve the Lord as our primary endeavor for the last twelve. Seven of those years in Latin America (Northeastern Mexico for 6 years and Central Costa Rica for a year). We served as construction missionaries and then Directors over the only school for the deaf in our area. Our Daughter, Paschall Grace, was born in Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, Mexico and lived her first full year there. We encouraged and trained the staff, then handed off all leadership responsibilities to national Mexican Christians before returning to the Southeastern US for seminary at Columbia International University. During each of the summer breaks from Graduate School we drove to Jackson to minister (bi-vocationally) in this beautiful valley. What an amazing blessing to be here full time. We are humbled by God's amazing love and unbelievably perfect timing. What a God we serve, what a Savior! 

Email: raymcdaniel@me.com

Karl:

Hey everyone! My name is Karl Klemmer and I love Jesus! 2 Corinthians 5:21 says that, “God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” That wonderful news is why I love Jesus, my family, and everyone else! God has blessed me with my best friend and wife, Krista, and our three kids Rachel, Aidan, and Addie. I love to spend time with my family, my friends, and being outdoors! 

Email: karl_klemmer@yahoo.com

I moved to Jackson in 2011 and have been having a blast ever since. I am married to Jayanthi. We are here to pour Truth into the youth of this Valley. In our free time we enjoy evening walks around town, hiking, rock climbing, soccer, and watching documentaries with friends. Take a look at Jeremiah 29:13. God is knowable. Lets seek him out.

Email: mikedfirstb@gmail.com

In addition to having the longest title on staff (going for some kind of a record), Nick does a little bit of everything at the church. Feel free to chat with him about the streaming of services, technology in the church, photography, Bible studies, prayer groups, the weekly messages, or the Muppets. On the side, Nick is a professional improv comedian with the Laff Staff here in Jackson as well as a hiker, mountain biker, world traveler, and video editor. He and his twin brother were the creators of two Christian films called "Between the Walls" and "Bringing Up Bobby" which are both streaming on various platforms. He has been attending First B since the winter of 2008. Connect with him at assistant@firstbjackson.org.