Meet Our Staff

Pastor:  Bob Adelsperger

bob@perufirstbaptist.org

Youth Pastor: Aaron Thompson

aaron@perufirstbaptist.org

Aaron has been with us as intern for a year and is now transitioning into the role of youth pastor.  He is excited to work with the youth in the church and to see how God will use him in this community.  Aaron grew up in Peru, IN and fostered his relationship with Christ at this church.  After leaving to study for 3 years at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he got married to his wife Anne, Aaron returned to serve as intern.  After graduating in April 2007, Aaron took the position of youth pastor.  He loves his pets (two rats - Dump Truck and Hot Sauce, one gerbil - Gaza, and one evil cat named Ivan), his wife, books, coffee, movies, teenagers, the church, and most of all, Jesus Christ.

Pastor of Worship :  Doctor Bob Myers 

bmyers@huntington.edu

Dr. Bob Myers joined Peru First Baptist Church in January of 2008. As Pastor of Worship, Doctor Bob oversees the church choir and worship band. Doctor Bobs holds a B.A. degree in Music from Biola University and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from California State University. He earned his Doctor of Worship Studies from the Institute for Worship Studies in Orange Park, Fla., in 2006. Myers comes to Peru from Huntington University, where he still serves as Assistant Professor of Worship Leadership. As a pastor Bob has planned and led both traditional and contemporary worship, oversaw various vocal and instrumental ensembles, taught classes on worship, and instituted the Living Christmas Tree, a program attended by more than 6,000 people each year. In 2004, he also instituted Soli Deo Gloria, an annual classical choral concert to be performed from a devotional perspective.  Myers previously served as a pastor at two other churches and has also taught as an adjunct at Northwestern College in Iowa and in various Christian school settings.  His professional experience includes serving as worship leader for a Promise Keepers gathering, worship leader for the International Center for Biblical Counseling Biennial Conference and as Chairman for several Association of Christian Schools International children's choral festivals in Orange County, Calif.

Administrative Assistant:  Kelly Meadows 

kelly@perufirstbaptist.org

Kelly began attending First Baptist Church as a child with a friend.  As an adult, this is where her relationship with Jesus grew and became a vital part of her life.  Kelly and her husband, Bill, have been members most of their married lives.  Their faith has been nurtured through their involvement in the church, and they have served the church in various capacities.  Kelly became the Administrative Assistant in 2000. 

The church office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30a.m. to 5:00p.m.  The office is closed during the lunch hour from 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m.  Kelly and her assistant, Jennifer, will be happy to help you with any church business you may have – scheduling an appointment with one of the Pastors, getting an updated giving statement, or making Thursday night dinner reservations.... They are here to help however they can, so don’t hesitate to call or stop in.