FBC Pastor
phillip.miller@fbcbryant.net

Pastor Phillip Miller came to First Baptist Church in June of 2006. Born and raised in the country near Judsonia, AR, Bro. Miller still loves to do country things—play in the dirt, hunt, and fish. He also loves to read and spend time with his family—his wife Lorie and two daughters Hannah and Maddie. Bro. Miller received his college degree in English from the University of Central Arkansas and Doctorate in Theology from the Missionary Baptist Seminary where he also teaches. Bro. Miller believes that his most important job as pastor is to preach God’s perfect Word, the Bible, accurately because it is the final word on all matters of a person’s relationship with God. Bro. Miller loves pastoring God’s precious people at First Baptist and has a strong desire to see people come to know Christ as Savior and make Him Lord of their lives 

Music Director
ryan.tucker@fbcbryant.net

Ryan Tucker serves First Baptist Church as Music Director and Deacon. A graduate of Bryant High School, Ryan continued his education at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he completed his music degree in 1999.

Ryan was saved at the age of 12 during a Thursday night service at Bogg Springs Church Camp. In September 2025, he became Music Director of First Baptist Church, where he is grateful for the opportunity to lead the congregation in worship. He values the way music allows believers to worship God both collectively and individually while also offering meaningful moments of teaching, encouragement, and edification.
Ryan is the proud father of one son, Grayson

FBC Secretary
erin.brewer@fbcbryant.net

Erin grew up in Heber Springs, Arkansas and graduated in 2003. She earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Arkansas Tech University, where she met her husband, Michael.  She attended UAMS to obtain a degree in Radiological Sciences.  Erin and Michael married in 2009 and moved to Mississippi  where she transferred to Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and earned an Associate's  Degree in Radiological Imaging Sciences.

They moved back to Arkansas when their first son, Evan, was born in 2012. They happily welcomed another son, Owen, in 2015.  They have been attending First Baptist Church since 2017, and Erin became a member in August of 2022. She has since served as the chair for our Community Outreach Committee, taught our fourth and fifth grade Explorer's class , and enjoyed helping teach in Children's Chapel with our preschoolers.  Erin is truly grateful for the opportunity to serve as the secretary for First Baptist Church for our many members that she considers family. Erin has been serving as the full time secretary since March, 2026. 

Associate & Youth Pastor
zach.garrigus@fbcbryant.net

Zach Garrigus returned to First Baptist Church in October of 2018 after having previously served as Youth Director from 2009-2014. Bro. Zach grew up in and around Russellville, Ar. He graduated in with a degree in History and Political Science from Arkansas Tech University and a Masters in Theology from the Missionary Baptist Seminary. He has been married to his wife Brittany since 2014 and they have four wonderful kids, Nathaniel, Jackson, Brayleigh, and Adalynn. In his spare time, Bro. Zach loves spending time with his family, catching up on a favorite tv show, or listening to a new podcast or audiobook. Bro. Zach has a deep desire to help students of all ages better understand God through His Word. He longs to come alongside them as they strive to have a deeper relationship with God and their brothers and sisters in Christ. He is also is passionate about helping families learn how to live out their Christian witness through their lives at home.