Tyson Herald

tyson@firstbaptistdanville.com

A little about me

I enjoy running (although not as much as I used to), playing music, and pretty much anything around water. I am blessed beyond measure to have a beautiful wife and 2 kids. I love my job and hopefully am making a difference in the lives of the students I interact with.

Current Favorite Verse

Hebrews 12:1-3

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law.

Currently Reading

The Next Christendom, Atheism Remix, The $5 Youth Ministry

Last books read

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell, Crazy Love by Francis Chan, and Real Worship by Warren Wiersbe

Shelley Herald

srherald@hotmail.com

A little about me

I grew up just outside Cincinnati, OH. I attended Cedarville University, married Tyson in 2003, and graduated in 2004 with a degree in Organizational Communications. After graduation, we moved here to Danville and started as youth leaders with the high school. It has been so exciting to see how the Lord has directed us over the past few years. We’ve been blessed with 2 wonderful kids, Calla and Liam. I help out with the family business, doing office work and am very fortunate to be able to take the kids with me.

In my free time, I love spending the weekends at Lake Cumberland with our family, visiting family in Ohio, shopping, hosting Girls’ Nite, and wedding coordinating.

Recommended Reading

In the Presence of My Enemies - Missionary Gracia Burnham’s account of being kidnapped and held hostage for a year in the Philippine jungle by terrorists.

Favorite Verse

Well, Brandi took mine – 2 Corinthians 4:16-18… but another is Isaiah 53.  A great picture of our Savior’s sacrifice.

John Finlay

jfinlayfoto@gmail.com

A little about me

I am a missionary’s kid. I lived in Brazil, SA until I was 17. The teens call me Uncle John. I have been married to Sharon for 32 years. I have been a youth leader for over 20 years. My favorite pastime is photography and woodworking. My days are spent at Danville Community Schools working as a computer tech. I enjoy watching football and soccer on T.V.

My favorite verse

Titus 2:13

Looking for the blessed hope and the glorious appearance of our great Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Sharon Finlay

sharon_finlay@sbcglobal.net

A little about me

Many of the teens call me Aunt Sharon. I love to read, right now I am reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan and next it will be one of Karen Kingsbury’s books. I enjoy helping my husband with his photography business. We love to travel and spend time with our grown children and our grandson.

My favorite verse

My favorite verse is I Cor. 15:58.

Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you, Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

It says to me that a consistent walk with Christ promises to bring peace, joy and contentment. I love to share with teens about the faithfulness of God. Through the life He has blessed my husband and I with we continue to serve Him in as many ways as possible and we love staying involved in the lives of the young people of FBD.

Book I Recommend

Shades of Blue by Karen Kingsbury

Michael Baugh

A little about me

I was born and raised in Avon, Indiana. I attended Western Kentucky University majoring in Marketing. I have been married to my wife, Kristi, for 16 years. We have 3 children. I enjoy playing basketball and I play on the Church softball team. I also enjoy coaching High School boys basketball here at First Baptist. I am a big time Reds Fan!

I also like to take motorcycle road trips. I’m not fond of reading other than my devotions, so the only book recommendation I have is God’s Word.

Favorite Verse

Josh 1:9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Kristi Baugh

A little about me

I grew up in Danville and have been attending First Baptist since the age of 8. I now reside in Avon with my husband, Michael, whom I have been married to for 16 years. We have 3 children, Mariah, Austin, and Brayden. Most of my time is spent watching our children play sports, but I also love to scrapbook, shop, swim, and spend time with my family. I love to go to the beach and go to Disney World. I am a dental hygienist and have worked for Associates in Family Dentistry in Avon for 16 years.

Recommended Reading

I do not have much time to read, but have currently been reading “The Power of a Praying Wife” and “The Power of a Praying Parent”. I truly believe in the power of prayer and have enjoyed praying for the details in my husband and children’s lives. I also love to read Nicholas Sparks books.

Favorite Verse

Col 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Shawn Larsen

shawnlarsen20@gmail.com

A little about me

I have been married to Brandi for 15 years with two beautiful children. Jasmine is 12 and Cole is 9. I work for LD Huff construction as a project supervisor. I love being outdoors either hunting or riding an ATV. My favorite place is Colorado and I try to go there as much as possible. I also enjoy hiking. My favorite music artists are Rhett Akins, Toby Keith, Black Eyed Peas, and anything that is upbeat.

The last book I read

The last book I read was Michael Jordans book from the early 90s…not a fan of reading!!

My favorite verse

One verse that means a lot to me is Philippians 4:6-7.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

I really enjoy having guys night at our home. Getting to know the guys on a more personal level has been a lot of fun and has enhanced my Sr High ministry experience. Thanks for letting me serve your teens.

Brandi Larsen

blarsen94@gmail.com

A little about me

I have been married for 15 years to Shawn Larsen. We have 2 kids, Jasmine is 12 and Cole is 9. We live in Danville, but our hearts are in Colorado! In addition to being a wife and mother, I am also an ultrasound tech at Westside Physicians for Women.

My favorite vacation spot is Colorado, or wherever there are mountains. I love to hike, camp, be outside, and read.

The greatest joy in my church ministry so far has been working with the Sr High group. They are so loveable, and are in great need of someone to just ‘hang’ with that can give them direction. It has been a great pleasure for me to work with these kids and totally consider them my own!

My favorite verse

My favorite verse usually depends on what season of life I am going through at the time. One of my all time favorites is 2 Corinthians 4:16-18.

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and MOMENTARY troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them ALL. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is ETERNAL.

I also love John 17. That chapter is Christ praying to God on MY behalf, over 2000 years ago. It blows me away to think He was pleading for me right before He was going to be crucified.

Books I recommend

The last book I read was the Twilight Series (Team Jacob). I am currently doing the Esther study by Beth Moore, whom I absolutely love, so that takes up a lot of my reading time. One of my favorite books is Captivating by Stasi Eldredge. I also enjoy Jon Eldredge, Francine Rivers and Randy Alcorn.

I absolutely love music

My favorite artists… hmm there are so many of them. Let’s start with Creed, Jars of Clay, Third Day, Jack Johnson, Colbie Calait, Lynard Skynard, CCR, anything from the 60s and 70s, Shawn McDonald, Sanctus Real. This by no means is the full list, but you get the idea!

Fred Cline

fred.cline@gmail.com

A Little About Me

I am an avid outdoorsmen that loves everything from canoeing in the BWCAW to running marathons or hiking in Morgan/Monroe state forest. After graduating from Taylor University in 2005, I married my D.C.H.S. sweetheart, Megan.

While we finished up our schooling, we lived in Lebanon, IN where we became leaders in Grace Baptist Church’s youth group. Upon graduation, we returned to Danville to start our family and join the team at FBD. I am currently working as an attorney.

Favorite Verse

Gal. 5:1, 4-6

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. . . . You who are trying to be justified by law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen away from grace. But by faith we eagerly await through the Spirit the righteousness for which we hope. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.

Recommended Books

Desiring God—John Piper; The Weight of Glory—C.S. Lewis; Screwtape Letters—C.S. Lewis

Currently Reading

Sacred Marriage—Gary Thomas; Future Grace—John Piper

Megan Cline

megan.cline@gmail.com

A little about me

I enjoy photography, running, hiking, drinking coffee, reading and spending time at the beach (by the ocean or a great lake). I am the wife of Fred and mommy of Adelaide.

My favorite verse

Philippians 4:4-7

Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Book I recommend

“When I Don’t Desire God” by John Piper (amazon link)