
Senior Pastor
Gabe Waters
Gabe Waters met his wife Ally at Liberty University where he finished his undergraduate degree in Pastoral Leadership in 2019. Since then, he earned a masters degree from the University of the Cumberlands. Gabe has served in various roles in churches in NC and Virginia. His wife is an elementary school teacher. They have a 3 year old daughter named Rosie with another one on the way.
Gabe was called to serve as the Senior Pastor of Buies Creek FBC in June 2025. He is passionate about Jesus, the church, and investing in the next generation. In his free time he enjoys coffee, fishing, and any activity enjoying God’s creation.
Gabe was called to serve as the Senior Pastor of Buies Creek FBC in June 2025. He is passionate about Jesus, the church, and investing in the next generation. In his free time he enjoys coffee, fishing, and any activity enjoying God’s creation.

Interim Music Minster
Doug Jones
Following his graduation from Campbell University in 1983, Doug Jones earned his Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and served churches in Virginia, Arkansas and North Carolina. In 1997; he joined the Advancement/Alumni Relations team at Campbell University serving as the Assistant Vice President for Alumni Relations and Special Events. In 2016, Doug was promoted to Associate Vice President and was tapped to lead the Advancement Services team managing the Advancement CRM system as well as overseeing the compliance of charitable gifts coming to the University.
Doug is actively involved with the mission and ministry of Buies Creek First Baptist Church and in August 2025, began serving as our Music Minister
Doug is actively involved with the mission and ministry of Buies Creek First Baptist Church and in August 2025, began serving as our Music Minister