Knowing God ● Making Him Known
AMANDA BARNES
Amanda and her husband J.T. moved to Marshall County in the Fall of 2004. Amanda graduated from Murray State University in May of 2004 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. Amanda & J.T. began worshipping at First Missionary in 2006 and officially joined the church family in 2008.
Amanda came to know the Lord in college in 2001 and was blessed to be part of a college ministry that poured into her and encouraged her to know why she believed what she believed. After graduating college, she held several jobs in varying areas before becoming First Missionary’s Ministry Assistant in May of 2020. Prior to being on staff, Amanda was the VBS Assistant Director and continues to be the current VBS Director and assists as needed in other church ministries. Amanda is very passionate about VBS and teaching children about their identity & victory in Jesus.
Amanda also works as a substitute teacher for the Marshall County School District as she is available. Her husband, J.T., is a Probation/Parole Officer. They have 2 daughters, Aniston and Jessa, and 1 son, Malachi. Amanda loves the sunshine, camping, riding her bicycle, reading, watching whichever sport her kids are playing, movies, and being with her family.
Email – amanda@firstmissionary.net