Our Staff
Bobby Hutto
Senior Pastor
Pastor Bobby and his wife, Laura, have served at Marie Baptist since April 2001. Originally from Jesup, GA, Bobby is a graduate of Wayne County High School, Stetson University, and Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary. Laura, from Chiefland, FL, worked as a registered nurse before becoming a full-time mom. Married since 1993, they have eight children—Josh, Savannah, Jacob, Jordan, Olivia, Amelia, Melody, and Novah—and recently became grandparents to Stetson. Their family also includes three beloved dogs – one chiweenie and two dachshunds.
Bobby enjoys preaching, disaster relief ministry, racquetball, fishing, hunting, and caring for their backyard bird sanctuary. Together, Bobby and Laura love serving the Lord, doing mission work, and spending time with their family, holding fast to the truth that ministry is not always easy, but God is always faithful.
Bobby Jones
Education & Missions Minister
Bobby has served at Marie Baptist since May 2024. Originally from Wilkinson County, Bobby married his wife, Margie, in 1978. They have two children, Robbie and Maranda, both in ministry with their spouses, as well as six grandchildren and one great-grandson. Bobby has served in ministry since 1985, pastoring churches across Georgia and South Carolina before serving as Missions Strategist for the Laurens Baptist Association from 2007–2022. He has also ministered as a chaplain through Marketplace Chaplaincy.
In 2020, Bobby underwent brain surgery after a cancer diagnosis and continues to give God glory for his healing and strength. He and Margie are grateful to call Marie Baptist their home church once again and count it a privilege to serve this congregation.
Chris Rowland
Interim Student Leader
Chris Rowland has served as Interim Student Leader since April 2026. He has been a faithful volunteer with the student ministry since becoming a member of Marie Baptist in 2024. He enjoys working with our youth and being a part of teaching and mentoring the next generation of the church.
Chris is actively involved in local missions and disaster relief efforts. Outside of church and work, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and gardening. Most of all, he values spending time with his wife, Keeli, and their daughter, Montana Josie.
Kevin Joiner
Children's Minister
Kevin has served as Children's Minister at Marie Baptist since April 2026. He obtained a degree in Christian Ministry with an emphasis on Children and Family from the Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has worked with teens and kids for 26 years in churches and the Funzone Sports Ministry. Kevin believes God has given young people the power to change the world, and he wants to help kids let their imaginations soar, step out in faith, and let God do great things through them.
Kevin has been married to his wife, Debbie, since 1994. They have three daughters and two granddaughters - he admits he's outnumbered big time! Outside of ministry, Kevin enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, doing yard work, and shopping at yard sales, thrift stores and flea markets. He's also a huge Georgia Tech fan and takes pride in yelling "Go Tech!"
David Wilson
Music Minister
David Wilson has served at Marie Baptist since 2020 and brings decades of ministry and music experience. Born in Covington, GA, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education from Brewton-Parker College, a Master’s in Church Music from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in Religious Education. Over the years, he has served churches in Georgia and Louisiana, including Second Baptist Waycross, Gentilly Baptist New Orleans, Mulberry Baptist Houma, Arlington Baptist, and First Baptist Sylvania. David is also Professor of Worship and Church Music at Brewton-Parker Christian University.
He is married to Sabrina, a Waycross native and ultrasound technician at Fairview Park Hospital. They have two children and three grandchildren.
