Our Staff
Our church's staff is made up of dedicated individuals who are passionate about serving others and living out Christ's teachings. If you have questions about FBC New Bern or need assistance of any kind, do not hesitate to reach out to a member of team.
Dr. Richard D. Seagle
Senior Pastor
A native of Marion, NC, Richard D. Seagle has served First Baptist Church of New Bern since 1992, becoming Senior Pastor in 2016 after 25 years in youth and family ministry. He holds degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, and completed Clinical Pastoral Education at NC Baptist Hospital.
Richard and his wife, Melodie, have two children, Chandler and Jenna. He enjoys family travels, music, reading, and cheering on the Tar Heels.
Sheree Bagley
Children's Minister
Sheree G. Bagley, a Charlotte native, joins First Baptist Church from Brushy Creek Baptist in Taylors, SC. With over 30 years in Children’s Ministry, including 10 as Preschool Minister, she is passionate about equipping parents and leaders to help children know Christ and feel loved.
Sheree and her husband, Chris, have been married 32 years and have two adult children, Logan and Samantha. She enjoys sunsets on the porch, the beach, and time with family.
Rev. Nick Lewis
Associate Pastor of Youth and
Family Life
Rev. Nick Lewis is a husband, father, and dedicated servant leader. Raised in Reelsboro, Pamlico County, he felt called to ministry as a teenager after experiencing the love and support of his church community. He earned his degree in religion from the University of Mount Olive and has served as both a youth pastor and senior pastor. In 2014, he returned to the area to pastor in New Bern and later became an educator while continuing to support local churches. He and his wife, Christie, have two children, Ava and Carter, and enjoy family time and community involvement.
Mr. Scott Spradlin
Associate Minister of Music & Worship
Scott has devoted his life to serving Jesus Christ through music and worship. After giving his life to Christ as a teenager, he developed a lifelong love for the Church and a passion for leading others in worship. With extensive experience directing choirs, orchestras, and creative services, he has incorporated diverse musical styles and artistic expressions while also building and equipping teams for technical and behind-the-scenes ministry. Grounded in daily prayer and Scripture, his heart is to reflect Christ’s love, serve with passion, and faithfully invest in the congregation he leads.
Rev. Barry Templeton
Associate Pastor of Senior Adults
Rev. Templeton began serving as the Associate Pastor of Senior Adults in January 2025. He previously served as Associate Pastor of Music and Worship for twenty-one years at FBC New Bern.
Rev. Templeton received his Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, NC, and later received the Master of Church Music Degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He is married to Yvonne H. Templeton, and they have three daughters and six grandchildren.
Sandy O'Brien
Director of Finance
Sandy M. O’Brien grew up in the blue grass state, Kentucky. The USMC at Cherry Point Air Station brought her and her family to North Carolina in 1995. In the summer of 1996, God blessed her with a wonderful job at First Baptist Church in New Bern as the church’s financial secretary.
She is married to Wayne, a retired Marine. They have two grown sons, Anthony (Annie) and Michael. This Kentucky Girl loves spending time with her two beautiful grandchildren Landon and Addyson.
Loma Brown
Church Secretary
Loma S. Brown is a native of New Bern, NC. She worked 30 years in the cable communications industry before retiring in 2017. She is married to Randy Brown and has three children, 1 stepdaughter and 2 grandchildren.
She enjoys crocheting, reading, and most of all, spending time with her family.
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Tyler Barker
Church Custodian
Tyler joined the First Baptist staff in 2019. He is married to Carla Barker who works in Craven County Schools. They most recently welcomed their first child in 2025.
Kit Emmerich
Church Custodian
Kit is a native of New Bern, North Carolina. Some of you may know his daughters, Clara and Ellen, who participate in our Children's Ministry.
Kit enjoys spending time with his family, biking, visiting our beautiful parks and downtown New Bern, picking blueberries and strawberries, and going to the beach.
Gwyn Rice
Church Hostess/ Family Life Center Kitchen Coordinator
Gwyn began her service at First Baptist Church in January of 2006.