Dr. Bob Bender, Pastor has been our pastor since September 2003. He and his wife and greatest supporter, Beverly, have three married children who are also active in ministry in Colorado Springs. First  Baptist Church of Black Forest is Pastor Bob’s first Colorado pastorate for this Oklahoman. He has two degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas, and has been in ministry since graduating from high school.

He says, "I am so thrilled to be the servant leader of these wonderful people in this growing, exciting, and dynamic time in our church’s history in the state closest to heaven! This day is truly a new day in the forest." Pastor Bob’s philosophy of ministry is biblical and relationally-based as he says that the Bible is written to assist us in relating responsibly to God, others, and our truest selves empowered by the Holy Spirit and under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Cheryl Collins, Children's Minister was raised in Southern California, where she came to know Christ at the age of 13. She has been involved in lay ministry with her husband since marrying in 1981. She was lay Children’s Director since 1995 and became FBCBF’s Children’s Minister in 2002. She is married to Bob Collins and has two children. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, with a specialty in children, and is currently pursuing her Master's Degree.

Matt Crowe, Student Minister came to serve at First Baptist of Black Forest in 2008.  He has been serving students for the past ten years.  Matt was born and raised in Georgia and is a passionate Bulldogs fan.  Matt has served churches in Georgia, Texas, and the British Isles.  Matt is in love with his beautiful wife Kristen and his little girl who was born in January 2009.  The great joy of his life is hanging out with students and serving the body of Christ. 

Matthew Morton, Associate Student Minister, was born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He has been serving students since 2000 and has served at FBCBF since 2005. He has been married to his beautiful bride Trisha for 11 years and they have a 7 year old son and a 4 year old daughter. He enjoys the outdoors, the Broncos, and the never ending Ultimate Frisbee games with his students. He is passionate about helping students and their families grow closer to God and to each other.

Jamie Davis, Contemporary Worship Service Leader was raised in Southeastern Oklahoma, where he came to know Christ at the age of 13. He received his call to the Gospel ministry at the age of 16 while working at a Christian Camp. On completion of high school, he attended Oklahoma Baptist University for 2 years, majoring in Religion. He then transferred to East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance. While at East Central University two significant events occurred in Jamie’s life. First, He met and married Amy and second, he took his first church staff position. Amy and Jamie have 2 beautiful daughters, Brittany & Jordan. The Davis’ feel so blessed to be serving at First Baptist Church of Black Forest.

Bob Collins, College Pastor was born and raised in Long Beach, California and accepted Christ at the age of 5 at VBS. He is an Ordained Minister of the Gospel and has been involved in student ministry for the last 30 years. He currently is the volunteer College pastor at FBCBF and in addition is founder and director of Broken Box Student Services Inc., a non-profit ministry dedicated to Leadership Development. His wife Cheryl serves on staff at FBCBF as the Children's Minister. Their son Kyle serves on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ and daughter Katy is a UCCS student.