Callie Blakely

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Callie has been a member of First Cal since 2013 and has served in the children's ministry since 2014. She came on staff as the Associate Director of Children's Ministry in August 2019. In August 2020, Callie moved into the position of Director of Children’s Ministry, where she provides leadership to our volunteers and loves to teach kids about Jesus. 

 
Callie is married to John and they have three wonderful kids together. In his free time John loves to help with projects in the children's ministry area. Callie loves kids and has a heart to see them grow closer to Jesus. Come visit her!

A. J. has been a member of First Cal since 2015 and began serving as our Minister to Students in the summer of 2019. He provides leadership to our student ministry team and loves to teach teenagers about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 

A. J. holds a degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. He was active in the BCM during his time in college and served as the Assistant Student Pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church from 2011-2013. 

A. J. married Mallarie in July 2012. They served as missionaries for the International Mission Board in Peru from the summer of 2014 to the summer of 2015 before having their two children Mozzie and Vivy.  Mallarie provides leadership to our girl’s ministry at First Cal and helps keeps our student ministry organized. 

AJ would love to see you on Wednesday night’s and Sunday’s. He is a self-proclaimed ping pong master and dead-eye shooter on the basketball court. Come visit First Cal and spend some time with A. J.

In July of 2019 Dylan began serving as the Associate Minister to Students. He helps to provide leadership in our student ministry and gives direction to our media and communication teams. 

Dylan grew up in West Monroe where he attended Mt. Vernon Baptist Church until he graduated high school and has served in student ministry since then. He has served at First West (Calhoun Campus) as Student Pastor/Media Associate and at FBC Delhi as the Associate Student Pastor. Dylan is currently pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Christian Leadership and Management from Liberty University. 

In April 2019 Dylan married his wife, Natalie, who has served in student ministry with him since. Natalie loves students and is learning the many ways to help in the media department as well. Dylan works full-time as a Financial Professional with New York Life and also coaches football and basketball at Calhoun Middle School. 

Dylan loves to see students grow in their relationship with Christ and enjoys showing his “skills” in basketball and dodge ball. Come visit him on Wednesday’s and Sunday’s!

Enrique has been a member of First Cal for two years before coming on staff as the Associate Music Minister in August of 2019. Enrique leads our student worship service on Wednesday’s and help’s lead our Praise Team on Sunday’s as well. He also gives direction to our audio/video teams, where he served before stepping into his new role. 

Enrique has a passion for music and loves to see it connect people to Christ. He has extensive knowledge in music production and a special talent with any instrument. 

Enrique is married to Alex and they have one son, Zane. Alex grew up at First Cal and loves to serve with the church that helped raise her. Enrique, who was not raised in church, has made being involved in the local church a priority for his family.  

Enrique has a heart for students, leading worship, and producing music. Come see him at First Cal on Wednesday nights or Sunday’s. He is always open to a jam session!

Leigh Ann has been a member of First Cal for 15 years and served faithfully in many areas during that time. In June of 2019 she came on staff as our Office Manager. Leigh Ann helps the business side of our church function properly.

Leigh Ann has a degree in Business with emphasis on Supervision and Office Technology and has previous work experience in finance, insurance, and telecommunications.

Leigh Ann is married to Scott and together they have two children, Jayden and Emma. They also co-led the middle school boys’ class from 2010-2013. Leigh Ann stayed home and raised her kids for many years before coming on staff at First Cal and loved every second of it. 

Leigh Ann loves her church and would love for you to come worship with her on Sunday’s!

Hope has been a member of First Cal since a young age. She has been our Social Media Manager since January 2020. Hope also teaches the high school girls' Sunday school class and is an active part of our Sunday Praise Team and Wednesday night Student Worship Team.

Hope graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies and a master's degree in Business Administration.  

Lyn has been a member of First Cal since 2005 and a key volunteer on our media team since about 2010. She currently is our church photographer and videographer.

Lyn is married to JP and has six grown children and four grandchildren. She has twenty years of experience in the media field including weddings and churches. She is currently the owner of Shades of Blue Media. 

We are thankful for Lyn’s creativity and leadership in our church!