
Kevin James, Jr.
Senior Pastor
Kevin has served as the Senior Pastor of FBC Shawmut since January 2025 after serving in various church positions in both Alabama and Texas, most recently at South Hills Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX. Kevin is currently pursuing his Doctor of Ministry in Applied Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he previously earned a Master of Divinity in Biblical Theology. He also holds a Bachelor of Music in Music and Worship from Samford University. He is married to Eden and enjoys running, playing games, and spending time with his family.

Emma Sledge
Administrative Assistant
Emma has served as the Administrative Assistant at FBC Shawmut since October 2025. She and her husband, Gabe, recently settled at Lake Harding after living in Auburn, Alabama. Along with their two Aussies, Charlie and Sammie, they love calling the lake home. Before joining the FBC Shawmut team, Emma worked in real estate but has since followed new callings God has placed on her heart. She loves spending time with her family, writing, and enjoying life with her fur babies.