church staff

Pastors & Staff

Dr. Todd Sullens

Senior Pastor

Pastor Todd and his family came to First Ruidoso in January 2019. He is married to Nicole and has five children (Logan, Andrew, Autumn, Molly Grace and Joy).  He has served for over 20 years in churches in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Georgia. Pastor Todd graduated from New Orleans Baptist Theological seminary with his Master of Divinity in 2000 and with His Doctor of Ministry in 2009.

Gerald Powley

Pastor of Administration

Gerald  has been on staff with First Baptist since July 2021. He serves as the Pastor of Administration and has served for over 25  years in ministry. Gerald has served churches in Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and now New Mexico. Gerald is married to Denise who is a 2nd grade teacher in Ruidoso. They have 5 grown children.

Charlie knight

YOUTH & wORSHIP pastor

Charlie has been on staff at FBC Ruidoso since November 2021 as the Worship and Student Pastor. He came to saving grace in Christ at the age of nine and was called to ministry at fourteen. He has served in ministry in Texas and New Mexico since he was fifteen years of age. Charlie is married to Mary and they have two Labrador retrievers, Bodie and Maple.

Stephanie Jensen

Children's director

Stephanie has served as our children's director for over 10 years. She is married to Jim and has 4 children. Stephanie's has a passion to make disciples of children. Her love for Jesus and for others is contagious. She is a blessing to the staff and the church.

Deborah thompson

office administrative assistant

Deborah has served at First Baptist since 2014. She helps to boost morale in the office and keeps everyone on their toes. She is one of the first people you meet when you come to the door. We are thankful for her fun-loving spirit and her usefulness to our church. 

Bill & Linda Eubank

cLINICAL COUNsELors  

Bill and Linda are Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors.  They have been LPC's and LPCC's in New Mexico since 1994. They also counseled  in Texas for about 6 years.  They have a blended family of three children and six grandchildren and have been married  for 35 years. You can contact them for any counseling at no cost, donations are welcome!

Mike mccain

Janitor & Maintenance Supervisor 

Mike has been on staff for over 2 years. He retired from Texas Juvenile Youth Commission as a Juvenile Correctional Officer. He was also the owner, operator and franchising entrepreneur of  Applebee's,  Taco Villa and Del Taco. We are blessed to have him on our Staff.