Meet Our Staff
SENIOR PASTOR
Jonathan Barlow
A native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Jonathan is a graduate of Mississippi College in Clinton, Mississippi. In 2007, he graduated from McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia with a Master of Divinity. In 2019, he earned his Doctorate in Ministry from Duke University.
His experience includes servings as Youth Ministry and a Pastoral Residency at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia and Pastor of Royston Baptist Church in Royston, Georgia before he joined First Baptist Dalton in 2017. Jonathan’s wife, Susan, teaches at Brookwood Elementary School in Dalton, GA. They have three sons Peyton, Nolan, and Boston.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
JUSTIN SAFLEY
Justin is a native of Texas and grew up in Mississippi. He is a graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelors Degree in History and McAfee School of Theology, where he earned a Masters of Divinity. Justin has served churches in Flowery Branch and Jefferson, Georgia. He joined First Baptist of Dalton in October, 2018.
Justin's wife, Mallory, works at Dalton State College in the Career Services Department. They have two young daughters, Hannah and Brooklyn.
MINISTER OF SENIOR ADULTS & PIANIST
JONATHAN PINTO
A native of Fort Worth, Texas, Jonathan attended Baylor University and Truett Seminary and received a Bachelor of Music in Applied Piano Performance and a Master of Divinity with a concentration in Spiritual Formation, respectively. He has accompanied several choirs and soloists, and has served as a pianist and pastoral associate at churches in the Waco area. Jonathan joined First Baptist Dalton in August 2021.
MINISTER OF MUSIC & WORSHIP
Mitch huskison
A native of Pontotoc, Mississippi, Mitch attended Mississippi College and earned a degree in Church Music. Following college, he enrolled at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary where he received his Master of Divinity in Church Music. Mitch has served in several churches in both music and youth ministry for over 25 years.
Mitch is married to Celeste Huskison and the father of twin sons. Kennan is currently in the School of Architecture at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte and Carter is currently a computer science major at North Carolina State University.
MINISTER TO CHILDREN & THEIR FAMILIES
Connie Campbell
A native of Chatsworth, Georgia, Connie attended the University of Georgia, West Georgia University, and McAfee School of Theology. She's received a Bachelor's and Masters both in Early Childhood Education, and a Master of Divinity. Connie has served in churches and schools throughout the southeast. Connie joined First Baptist Dalton in July 2024.
