Pastor Chris Rumfelt has been the Senior Pastor at First Free Will Baptist Church since November of 2005. Since this time the church has grown from a small storefront to a campus with a 1,000 seat congregation with a Pre-K through 8th grade Christian Academy. Pastor Chris hosts two weekly radio programs and a television program, “Back To Our Foundation.” He also travels and speaks for schools and churches weekly and is the area representative for Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Pastor Chris graduated with a B.S. degree in sports science from Mars Hill University and is an avid fan of the University of Alabama Football. Pastor Chris is married to Crystal Douthit Rumfelt formerly of Franklin NC. They have 4 childrens: Braden, Kellen, Calista, and Colter.
 

 

Pastor Chad Sisum

Lucas serves as the Minister of Music at First Free Will Baptist Church and is also an ordained deacon in the church. Lucas learned to play the piano at a very young age, and has been serving as a church pianist for the past 23 years. Lucas joined the ministry at First Free Will Baptist Church in Hayesville in 2005, but has served in ministry with Pastor Chris Rumfelt since 2002. Lucas is married to Chelsey Lindsey Phillips and has two boys, Callan and Blake.

Victoria Morhardt currently serves as Office Secretary at First Free Will Baptist Church. Victoria is married to Chris Morhardt and has 4 children and 3 grandchildren. Her youngest daughter attends Carolina Christian Academy. Victoria has worked for financial institutions  and housing title businesses for many years, while serving in various areas of church ministry. She enjoys being a mom, grandmother, wife, and most of all serving the Lord.