Meet Our Leadership

Pastor Russ Randall grew up on a farm in Lavonia, Georgia, and accepted Christ as his Savior at age 12. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1984. Russ married his college sweetheart, Priscilla, in 1985, and they moved to Dunnellon.

Russ taught at Dunnellon High School until 1996, when he joined the FBCD staff as Administrator of Dunnellon Christian Academy. He became pastor of First Baptist Church of Dunnellon in January 2010 and earned his Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2014.

His community leadership has included service with the Florida Agriculture Educators Association, Georgia FFA Association, ACSI regional council, Marion County Farm Bureau, and Southeastern Youth Fair Executive Board. He was also a finalist for Marion County’s Golden Apple Teacher of the Year Award.

Russ and Priscilla have one daughter, Janna, and two grandchildren, Cooper and Gracie. At home, his sheep, peacock, and other animals often become humorous sermon illustrations—especially stories about his former border collie, Blue.

Pastor Aaron Kramer has served in ministry for 15 years, including the past 10 years at First Baptist Church of Dunnellon. He also serves as chaplain at Dunnellon Christian Academy and Dunnellon High School.

Aaron is pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees through Louisiana Baptist University & Theological Seminary. He is passionate about preaching God’s Word, helping people grow in their relationship with Christ, and investing in the next generation.

Aaron and his wife, Angel, have been married for 23 years and have five sons. Outside ministry, he enjoys spending time with family, announcing football games, coaching, and leading people to Jesus.

Jeff Mast has been a member of FBCD since 2005 and faithfully serves as Worship Leader. He is passionate about leading others in worship and using music to glorify God.

Jeff spent 30 years singing with the Southern Gospel group the Mast Brothers, sharing his love of gospel music with churches and audiences.

Jeff and his wife, Marcey, have three children and seven grandchildren. An avid Cleveland sports fan, he enjoys spending time with family and considers serving the Lord through music a privilege and blessing.

Trey was born and raised in Citrus County. Following God’s call, he was ordained as a pastor in 2024 and has served in youth ministry ever since.

He is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Church Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and looks forward to seeing God continue to transform students’ and their families’ lives.

Trey and his wife, Taylor, have three boys. Their family loves God and enjoys everything outdoors.

Sheila was saved at age seven and has served in children’s ministry since she was 18. She and her husband moved to Florida from Ohio in 2023 and have been members of FBCD since then. In August 2025, she began serving as Children’s Director.

Sheila is passionate about creating a loving, Christ-centered environment where children and families can grow in faith and feel connected to the church family.

Sheila and Ed have three children and five grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with family, walking her dogs, swimming with manatees, and anything involving the water.

Ashley has been a member of First Baptist Church of Dunnellon since 2011 and is grateful to serve the church as Ministry Assistant. After nearly 13 years in dental hygiene, God opened the door to a new season of ministry and service.

She has a heart for serving others and uses her gifts in administration and helps to support the pastors, staff, and ministries of the church. She is passionate about serving the church family wherever she can.

Ashley and her husband, Daniel, have a daughter, Maci. She enjoys time with family and friends, singing, and reading, and she looks forward to all God will continue to do through FBCD.

Gloria was born and raised in South Carolina and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Secretarial Science. Her career has included banking, accounting, hospitality, and six years as a paramedic.

Her love of horses brought her to Florida, where she owned a small horse farm and worked at Rainbow Springs Country Club for 18 years. Gloria joined FBC Dunnellon in 2012 and has served as church bookkeeper since 2015. She has also served through Missions and Florida Baptist Disaster Relief.

Gloria has a heart for serving others and is grateful for the opportunity to help those in need and point them to Christ.

Originally from Alabama and a graduate of Auburn University, Lee spent 34 years as a CPA with the IRS before retiring in 2019. He and his wife, Sandy, moved to Dunnellon that year and have been members of FBCD ever since.

Raised Catholic, Lee later became a Baptist and was saved and baptized in 1997. He has served as an ordained deacon in churches in Florida and Alabama and has led several small-group Bible studies.

As Financial Secretary, Lee oversees the church’s donations and gifts, ensures annual giving statements are accurate and timely, and assists with other financial operations. He and Sandy have been married for 30 years, have a blended family of five children, and enjoy six grandchildren. He also enjoys sports—especially college football—and grilling.

Phillip gave his life to Christ on March 16, 1994, and has had a heart for serving the Lord ever since. He began working with youth that year and later served as Youth Pastor and Associate Pastor at FBC Inglis until 2013. He then served as Pastor of FBC Huntersville in West Virginia from 2013 to 2021.

Phillip also served in prison ministry as a chaplain from 1999 to 2021. He is passionate about sharing the gospel and encouraging others with the hope and love of Christ. Today, he serves as Facilities Manager, helping care for the facilities of FBCD and Dunnellon Christian Academy.

Phillip and his wife, Carla, have a blended family of six children and 15 grandchildren. He enjoys fishing, hunting, spending time with family, and, most of all, sharing the gospel with others.

Kristy Minton Nelson has been part of the Dunnellon Christian Academy community since 2001. She began attending FBCD in May 2001 and joined the DCA faculty that August as a middle-school English teacher.

Over the years, Kristy has served as a high-school German teacher, guidance counselor, and assistant principal. In January 2010, she became Head of School. She now serves as DCA Coordinator. Her years in education and ministry have given her a deep passion for Christian education and investing in students, families, and staff.

Kristy is the proud mother of three adult children, all DCA alumni. She loves traveling and nearly anything that gets her on the water, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. She also enjoys camping, hiking, and the occasional paragliding adventure.

Annetta has been a member of First Baptist Church of Dunnellon since 2015 and has served as the church’s Nursery Director since 2016. With more than 25 years of experience operating her own licensed in-home childcare, she has a heart for caring for children and helping them feel loved and welcomed at church.

She and her husband have six children and nine grandchildren. Her years of experience as a mother, grandmother, and childcare provider have given her a special passion for nurturing and caring for the youngest members of our church family.

Born in Tampa and raised in Florida and Tennessee, Shannon gave her heart to Jesus at age nine. She has always had a passion for serving in the church and has held a variety of ministry roles over the years.

With a special heart for mothers, babies, and pregnancy ministry, Shannon felt God calling her to serve as Executive Director of Family Hope Resource & Pregnancy Center in Dunnellon. She is excited to see how God will use this ministry to make a difference in the lives of families.

Shannon has four children and seven grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with family, her dog Gizmo, and writing Christian romance novels.