Ted joined the Bryson City First Baptist Church team in 2010 as Associate Pastor in Spiritual Formation and Youth. Ted finished his Master of Divinity Degree at Gardner-Webb University after serving 10 years with the NC Forest Service as an Educational State Forest Ranger. Ted loves to hike and is married to Robyn Roberts Duncan. They have three children: Johnathan, Mae, and Rebecca.

Courtney has enjoyed being in ministry for ten years and comes to us from Florida. She also has a degree in Culinary Arts, and is a creative through and through. She and her family are excited to be a part of the church family, and create a community in Bryson City to share their love of Jesus with.

Michael and Daniel are graduates of Haywood Community College with degrees in horticulture. In addition to maintaining our facilities, Michael and Daniel serve on our media team and operate a local greenhouse and nursery. 

J has been Music Director since January of 1995 and is also retired  from teaching drama and vocal music at Swain County High School. J received his Bachelor of Music degree from Louisiana (Baptist) College and his Master of Religious Education from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Barbara have lived in WNC since 1976. They have two adult children: Lori and Marty. J loves sports and leading disaster relief mission teams.