Russ preaches, guides, and provides overall vision and direction to First Baptist Princeton. His desire is to lead the First Baptist Princeton family to impact the world by connecting people to Jesus.
On Staff Since: 2012
Family: Married to Teresa; Cori & Michael, daughter & son-in-law; Andrew, Seth, & Decker, grand boys
Favorite Food: Mom’s banana pudding
Hobbies/Interests: Running, yard work, Kentucky basketball, spending time with Andrew, Seth, and Decker.
Hometown: Marion, KY
Education & Experience: B.S. Biblical Studies (Mid-Continent Bible College); Master Theological Studies Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Dane Hodges, Associate Pastor, Music Pastor
emailme@fbcprinceton.com
On Staff Since 1999
Favorite Scripture: Romans 10:13 “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Hometown: Paducah, KY
Sandy directs the First Baptist Princeton children’s ministry from birth through grade 6. Her desire is to create a dynamic ministry partnering with parents to raise spiritual champions for Christ. She recruits, trains and empowers volunteer leaders within family ministry.
On Staff Since: 2006
Family: Mom to Jennifer, Emily, Rob, and Ryan; loves being “Maaize” to 5 granddaughters — Annie, Lilly, Meg, Kate, and Lila and 4 grandsons – Jack, Graham, Grey, and Hunter
Favorite Food: Southern cuisine, especially shrimp dishes
Hobbies /Interests: Interior design projects, entertaining, dining out
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”
Hometown: Louisville, KY. Life as a pastor’s kid moved her to KY, IN, FL, IL.
Education & Experience: B.A. in Elementary Education, Georgetown College. Worked with youth and children in churches in KY and SC as a college student until coming on staff at First Baptist Princeton
Cindy Long, Director of Student Ministry
cindyl@fbcprinceton.com
Through a variety of teaching methods and through mission opportunities, Cindy’s hope for her ministry is to see students grow, serve and connect to Jesus Christ and His world. Her desire is to have students know Jesus intimately, through His grace and knowledge, as they prepare to graduate from high school.
On Staff Since: 2008
Family: She was married to Ron Long (who passed away 2014); two sons and five grandchildren; Clint and Misty Long and their children Connor & Madi; and Jacob and Dayla Long and their children, Christina, Dalton and Austin
Favorite Food: Country fried steak and lemon pie
Hobbies/Interests: Running with the grandkids (ballgames, Chuck E. Cheese) and pretty much just hanging with them; spending time with her friends, playing board and card games.
Favorite Scripture: “Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” — Colossians 3:23
Hometown: Cadiz, KY
Education & Experience: Associates Degree plus 15 hours in Human Services from University of Kentucky (HCC); Retired Criminal Defense Investigator for the State of Kentucky; 30 years as a youth worker at several Baptist churches; Youth & Children’s Director, Fredonia First Baptist
