Iuka
baptist church
Iuka Baptist Staff
Dr. Johnny Hancock
Lead Pastor
Dr. Hancock has been Pastor of IBC since November of 2014. He is a graduate of the University of Mississippi. After being called to the ministry, he earned a Master of Divinity from Mid-America Baptist Seminary in Memphis, TN. He also received his Doctor of Ministry degree in Church Evangelism and Missions from the School of Billy Graham at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
Dr. Johnny is married to Ginger Hancock. They are blessed with two children: a daughter, Katie, and a son, Carson.
Brian Middleton
Youth Minister
Brian Middleton was born and raised in West Point, MS. After graduating from Mississippi State University in 2005, he began his teaching and coaching career at his alma mater Oak Hill Academy. In 2007, his home church West End Baptist needed an interim youth leader. With Brian as a coach and an active member of his church, it only seemed fitting for him to step in and help. The Lord turned this temporary job into 8 years of youth ministry.
In 2016, the Middletons moved to Iuka after Brian accepted a coaching position at TCHS. His wife, Becky, is also in education and is the assistant principal at Iuka Middle School. They have 2 children, Baylon and Luke. The family became members of Iuka Baptist Church in 2017 and plugged in teaching AWANA and Sunday school classes. In 2019, Brian answered the Lord's call to serve as youth minister at IBC.
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Faye McKissick
Financial/Pastoral Secretary
Faye was employed as the financial/pastoral secretary in November of 2018. Prior to this, she was employed with Marietta for 43 years in the mining industry. Faye is married to Billy, and they have one daughter, Leigh Anne Rutledge. She is blessed with 3 granddaughters.
Cheri Bullard
Secretary
Cheri Bullard was born and raised in central Mississippi. She moved with her husband, Gary, “home” (his) to Iuka in 1978. They have three grown children and six grandchildren living in Iuka also. She joined Iuka Baptist Church in 1979 and has served in various areas since that time. Cheri came on staff in July 2019 as ministry assistant.
She has worked in many fields through the years that ultimately lead to a fit for her current position
Lyndon Cain
Children's Director
(Coach) Lyndon, Melissa, Benjamin, and Jordan have been members of Iuka Baptist since 2000. Lyndon has served as a Deacon, RA Leader, TeamKid/Awana Rec Leader, VBS helper, Sunday School Teacher, and Children's Church leader. He graduated from the University of North Alabama and taught PE for 33 years and coached soccer for 15 years in the Iuka/Tishomingo County School District. He enjoys doing puppets, spending time with his granddaughter Evelyn, and working with the kids at the Church and community.
"Being in a position to point children toward Christ in a safe, loving environment is a great blessing. I love our IBC kids."