Ron Rainer
Part-Time Associate Pastor/Worship
First Baptist Chalkville
Bio
Ron Rainer began serving as Part-time Associate Pastor of Worship in October of 2015. Ron is a graduate of Samford University with a Bachelor or Music in vocal performance. He also attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary working toward a Master of Church Music degree. Ron has served as Minister of Music in churches in Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama and Georgia. He was ordained to the Gospel Ministry at Hillwood Baptist Huntsville, Alabama in 1978. Ron has been married to Debby for 48 yrs. They have 4 children and 16 grandchildren. Ron’s favorite scripture verse is Romans 12:1-2. His favorite hymn is “Great is Thy Faithfulness”. Ron’s favorite team is The Alabama Crimson Tide. RTR
Sandy has served FBC Chalkville as Administrative Assistant since 2011. She views her position here as a part of the ministry of this church. She enjoys being a part of God's Team here at FBC Chalkville. Her favorite hymn is "Great is Thy Faithfulness" Sandy grew up in Garfield, Kentucky and attended the University of Louisville. She worked over 25 years as an administrative assistant in business. In 2003 she took a position with a Birmingham church as church secretary. Sandy has 2 children and 8 grandchildren.
Instrumentalists/pianist FBCChalkville since 2008, married with 2 children and one grandson.
Primary/secondary education, TN . Music and piano began at 4 years of age.
Specialized training from Mrs. Helen Bellows , Peabody University Nashville ,TN
and in home private piano. Columbia college,TN piano/ music theory. Certified in
Organ and Piano.
Certified thru Waldron School of Music Birmingham, AL..
Dean Graduated from Livingston University, now University of West Alabama, in 1968 with a Bachelors of Music Education Degree. She was awarded Ouststanding Woman of the YEAR in 2009. She is a long time member of First Baptist Chalkville of over 40 years.
Accomplishments are as follows:
Music Teacher @ Butler Elementary in Butler AL
Kindergarten Teacher at First Baptist Chalkville Church
Church Secretary @ Taylor Memorial UMC and First United Methodist Church (Downtown)
Interim pianist at Brewster Road Baptist
Retired from Stone Electric Company in 2014 and now is Interim organist for First Baptist Church Chalkville