Dr. Robert Canoy
Interim Pastor
Dr. Robert Canoy is currently serving as Interim Pastor. Dr. Canoy recently retired as the dean of the M. Christopher White School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University, where he also taught theology. A former pastor of First Baptist Shelby, he has served and taught in churches across several states. He holds degrees from Mississippi College and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, with additional studies completed in Jerusalem and at the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion.
Dr. Jeremiah Childers
Jeremiah grew up in Shelby, NC. It was in college that Jeremiah grew in his faith, joined a Baptist Church (University Baptist Church) for the first time, and was baptized. He felt a call to ministry in his senior year of college and following his graduation at UNC-Chapel Hill he went to Gardner-Webb Divinity School. He graduated in 2009 with a Master of Divinity and was called to serve with IFBC in early 2010. Since then, he met his wife Amber, was ordained, became a father to Lilly, completed his Doctor of Ministry at Gardner-Webb, and is still learning and growing in his calling.
Jeremiah's passion in ministry is to see church members of every age grow in their love of Jesus through spiritual formation and discipleship. He also is excited to help others discover their gifts in ministry and the joy of witnessing the deepening of relationships that occur when people bond over their love of God.
Jeremiah enjoys spending time with his family, taking photographs, eating at the fish camp, and has a strong affection for all things Star Trek and Star Wars. If you want to make Jeremiah happy, just ask to see a picture of his dog, Norm!
Rev. Sarah Hanks
Sarah was called to serve with Inman First Baptist Church in 2021. She leads an incredible team of parents and volunteers in helping students (birth-21) pursue a relationship with Jesus. Sarah has been married to her husband Michael since 2012 and they have three children: Sebastian, Elijah, and Abigail. Sarah enjoys hiking, reading, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She is a graduate of Furman University and Gardner-Webb Divinity with a Masters of Divinity Degree in Christian Education. She is currently part of the Chaplains Residence Program at Spartanburg Medical Center.
Chris Gladson
Associate Minister of Family Life
cgladson@ifbc.net
Chris grew up in Pendleton, SC before moving to Spartanburg for college, where he met his fiancee, Leena. Before joining the IFBC Staff, Chris served with IFBC as the Youth Ministry Intern from 2021-2022, and worked for Passport Camps from 2019-2023. Chris holds a Bachelor's of Arts in Commercial Music from the University of South Carolina Upstate, and is currently pursuing a Master in Divinity degree from Gardner-Webb University. Outside of work and school, Chris enjoys golf, reading, and music.
Kelli Adams
Kelli is a native of Spartanburg County. She lives in Campobello with her husband of 36 years, Dennis. Kelli has two grown children, Austin and Gracie. Prior to coming to IFBC in 2018, Kelli worked in banking operations for 28 years. Outside of working at IFBC, Kelli and her husband enjoy working on their family farm where they have pigs, horses, honey bees and chickens.
Gracie Adams
Administrative Coordinator
gadams@ifbc.net
Gracie was born and raised on her family's farm in Campobello, SC, where she developed a deep appreciation for nature, creativity, and lifelong learning. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of South Carolina Upstate. Outside of her work, she enjoys all things nature and educational, always looking for opportunities to learn, grow and Inspire others.
Casey Dyer
Facilities Administrator
Mary Owens
Pianist
Edie Willis
Organist
Edie grew up at Inman First Baptist Church. Her family was very active in the church and as a child, she took part in Sunday school, GA’s, Training Union, and children’s choir. Later, as a youth, Edie helped with children’s church, participated in youth choir, and went on five mission trips with the youth group. As an adult, Edie still invests her time and talents into serving the church. Over the years she has taught Sunday school, led children’s choir, helped with VBS, and sang in the adult choir. Since 2011, Edie has be the church organist. Edie is married to Dwayne Willis and is a retired music educator and currently enjoy being a substitute teacher.
David Blackwell
Media Technician
Sarah Benedict
Interim Minister of Music