Dan Newburg is excited about sharing the life-transforming love of God to Devine and beyond. He began to serve as pastor of FBC Devine in January 2020, after the Lord called Dan out of a secular career, which most recently saw him leading software development teams. Dan graduated from Logsdon Seminary with a Master of Divinity with a pastoral ministry concentration in May 2020. He has been admitted to the Doctor of Ministry program at Baylor's Truett Seminary.
He was raised in South Texas, a graduate of Natalia ISD. He also received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. After Christ, Dan’s greatest love is for his wife Yvette and his daughters, Bethany and Lily. He also enjoys traveling and reading, along with conversations over a cup of coffee.
Johnny has served as our Prayer Chaplain since 2006. He has worked in Public Works for three cities over thirty years. He was called to Chaplaincy when he was sixteen and has previously served as a Fire Department Chaplain. He has taken courses in chaplaincy through the BGCT and Community Chaplains of America and has completed a Christian Ministries Certificate through Wayland Baptist University.
Edanna has served as our financial secretary/office manager for thirteen years.
Martha joined our staff on a temporary basis in March of 2020. She has now joined us permanently as of January 2021 as our receptionist and secretary. Martha has been a member of First Baptist Church Devine since 2005 and is a choir member. In the past she has served as a Sunday school teacher and Children's Sunday School Director. She has also served as VBS music director and assistant director for many years. She has been and continues to serve on various committees. She is the mother of 3 sons and is Nana to 3 beautiful grandchildren. When asked why she decided to join FBC Devine she said, "When I attended service for the first time all those years ago, I felt loved and I felt like I was home. Everyone greeted me and made me feel welcome.Something that I had not felt anywhere else. I believe that this was where God led me and I'm so glad I listened. This is my church family and I love them.They have been there for me and my family more times than I can count. We have been blessed so many times". Martha said that she plans to be a part of this church for years to come. She said, "I love being the person that greets everyone as they come in our office. A warm smile and a happy greeting goes a very long way and I'm so glad that it's me who gets to do that!"
Custodian
Lee Duff
