Our Staff

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   Senior Pastor

Dr. Curtis Linton was born in Muskogee, OK.  He earned his Doctor of Bible Philosophy from Caribbean College of the Bible in 1994. He also received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Bethany Theological Seminary in Church Growth. Dr. Linton is married to his high school sweetheart, Karen Linton. They enjoy traveling together, spending time at their cabin, and of course spending time with their family, but especially their grandchildren. They have 3 daughters, Charity, who is married to Jeff Rodrequez, Hope, who is married to Zack Hinson, and Faith who is married to Tim Hand. Dr. Linton and Karen have 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.   

E-mail: doclinton@aol.com

    Children's Pastor

 Michael is a native of Eastern North Carolina and had the privilege of growing up in church his whole life. Michael prayed for salvation at a young age, but on November 7, 2002, at the age of 12, he received assurance of his salvation at his mother’s bedside. Michael received a B.A. in Religious Arts from Southeastern Free Will Baptist College in 2012, and a Master’s degree in Religious Education with a Concentration in Biblical Studies from West Coast Baptist College in 2022.  Michael is married to Jennifer, the love of his life. They have 4 amazing children  who keep them very busy. Michael and Jennifer have a love for children and desire to see them reach their full potential as they pursue to love and serve God with all their hearts.     

E-mail: yp.ffwbcjax@gmail.com

     Youth Pastor 

​Devin Cominskie was born in Norfolk, Va and raised as a Navy brat in Virginia Beach. He began attending church and accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at the age of 9. Devin first felt the Lord calling him to serve in ministry at the age of 10 and in 2016 he graduated with a B.A. in Bible: Pastoral Theology & Missions from Southeastern Free Will Baptist College in Wendell, NC. Devin is married to Victoria, a native of Indiana, who keeps him grounded and focused. Devin and Victoria love serving Jesus and leading young people to follow Him. They have served at First Free Will Baptist Church and Jacksonville Christian Academy since 2016.  

devin.cominskie@gmail.com

     Minister of Music

  Joseph Graves was born in Tulsa, OK. From a very young age, he has had a passion for music, and its ability to act as a medium for exalting Jesus. He plays multiple musical instruments, and has broad experience performing and leading Christian music. Joseph graduated with a B.S in Electronics Engineering, and is an accomplished Audiovisual Design Engineer, with several certifications. He is responsible for leading our music and technology teams. Joseph is married to Ambyer, also raised in Oklahoma. They have 5 beautiful children. 

 ffwbjacksonvillemusic@gmail.com 

     Outreach Pastor

  Jeremy Verret was born in New Orleans, LA and spent his formative years between Stephensville, LA and Naples, FL. He received Christ as his personal Savior at the age of 19. Jeremy first felt his call to the ministry in 2004 while attending First Free Will Baptist Church in Raleigh, NC. He graduated from Southeastern FWB College in May 2012. Jeremy is married to Rhonda and they have served together in a children's home ministry in New Mexico and Mississippi. Jeremy has also pastored churches in Cedar Point, NC and Richlands, NC. Jeremy currently serves FFWBC as our outreach pastor and is over the addictions ministry.

 jeremyverret@hotmail.com