Allen comes to FBCR with over 25 years of experience in ministry as a youth pastor and associate pastor with churches in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry (1997) from Eastern University and a Masters in Christian Education (with Biblical Counseling Concentration, 2019) from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He… Read More »

Carlos is a passionate and dedicated servant of God with over a decade of experience in ministry. Originally from Brazil, he moved to the United States in 2015, where he has continued to faithfully serve in various capacities, including leading small groups, youth ministry, and worship. Carlos holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (2008)… Read More »

Tim is a Columbia, South Carolina native and University of South Carolina graduate (Go Gamecocks!). He received a Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX as well as Master of Theology and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Erskine Theological Seminary in Due West, SC. He is married to Bonnie,… Read More »

Ms. Sachi Kanzaki is the Senior Director of the WEE Center. She was born in Japan and lived in Portland, Oregon for 20 years. She came to know Jesus Christ as her personal savior in 1993. Sachi served as a children’s minister and a Preschool Head Teacher/Director at her former church for 10 years. Sachi… Read More »

Melanie Blankenship was born in Bedford, VA. She later moved to Nashville, TN, where she lived for eight years before settling in Montgomery Village, MD. Melanie earned her AFA degree in Graphic Design for Advertising from Montgomery College. In 2018, she joined First Baptist Church of Rockville as the full-time Ministry Assistant. She also serves… Read More »