JUSTIN ABERCROMBIE

Justin became the Pastor of Shepherding & Discipleship in August 2023. He previously served as a non-staff elder, and before moving to Louisville he pastored a church in Alabama for five years.  Justin holds a B.S. from Auburn University, an M.B.A. from Troy University, and an M.Div. and DEdMin. from Southern Seminary.  Justin is married to Cammie and they have three boys: Nathanael, Shepherd, and Thomas.

JEFF BREEDING

Jeff was affirmed as the Preaching Elder at Fisherville in September 2021. Jeff previously pastored in Little Rock, Arkansas. He holds a B.S. in business from the University of Arkansas and an MDiv from Southern Seminary. Jeff is married to Laura, and they have two children, Samuel and Owen.

CHRIS DAY

Chris has been serving as a lay elder at Fisherville since January 2022.  He has previously served as a Deacon and a member of the finance committee.  Chris and his wife, Stephanie, have three children and have been blessed to be a part of Fisherville since 2016.

WADE MITZEL

Wade Mitzel has been part of the First Baptist Fisherville family since 2012. He is one of the teachers of the Foundations Sunday School class and previously served on the security team and as a member of the FBF Personnel Committee. Wade and his wife, Heather, have three children at home and two adult children who live in other states. They are also blessed to have one grandchild.

Regarding his role as an elder, Wade said, “This church is not just a place where I attend services—it's a spiritual home filled with people I deeply love and respect. Being an elder is not about status, but about service—offering my heart, experience and leadership to support the mission of our church, shepherd its people, and glorify Christ in all we do.”

STEVE SWEEDEN

Steve has been serving as a lay elder at Fisherville since January 2023. He previously served as a Deacon, and is currently part of the Finance committee and the Security Team. Steve has been a member of Fisherville since 2010.  Steve and his wife of 33 years, Laura, have two sons, Tyler and Jacob, who are both married. They also have a grandson and a granddaughter.