meet our staff
Worship and Youth Pastor - Andrew Robinson
Andrew was born and raised in Davenport, Iowa and came to accept Jesus as his Savior at a young age. A few years later when he was 16, he made a public declaration of his faith and obedience to Christ through baptism.
Through his high school years, he played a variety of sports while also developing and using his vocal gift. After graduation and freshmen year of college, he was led to join “Eternity” - a nationwide touring Christian vocal quartet. It was there where his desire grew to pursue music ministry in the local church. After studying at the University of Nebraska and Western Illinois and leaving a job in political campaign consulting, he spent two and a half years working as a part-time church music director and in marketing for a media company. In his ministry role, Andrew spent much time developing worship ministries, but also gained a love for working with youth. In June of 2009, and was hired full-time at First Baptist Church of Bettendorf.
Andrew and his wife, Gretchen, met in June of 2003 while she was competing and he was performing at the Miss Iowa pageant. They were married in November of 2006 and are thankful for the leading God has provided in their marriage. In June of 2009, God blessed them with a healthy and beautiful baby boy, Brody, and their daughter, Olivia, was born in April of 2011. Currently, Andrew, Gretchen, Brody and Olivia live in Pleasant Valley, Iowa with their two chocolate labs, Bear and Godiva.
Senior Pastor - Dr. Jim Perkins
Jim is married to Beverly and they two children; Elizabeth and Benjamin. He received his education at the University of Alabama, Southwestern Theological Seminary and Reformed Theological Seminary. He has been in vocational ministry for 30 years and has served as a church planter in Pennsylvania, a director of missions in Iowa and pastored in Alabama, Arkansas, Tennessee, Colorado and now Iowa.
