Dr. Byron Burnette
Pastor
Pastor Byron has been serving the people of FBC Clyde since 2007. He began his pastoral ministry as the student pastor. Pastor Byron spent the first 14 years of his career as a bi-vocational pastor but transitioned to the role of Lead Pastor in 2021. Being a former public educator, Pastor Byron holds a Bachelor's Degree in education from Western Carolina University (2009), a Master's Degree in school administration from Western Carolina University (2015), and a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (2022). He has also completed additional studies at Fruitland Baptist Bible College in Hendersonville, North Carolina and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.
Pastor Byron is passionate about proclaiming the word of God and watching the working of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the people. He is passionate about the local church because he knows that the church is favored by God and has the power to change the world.
Pastor Byron married his wife Lindsey in 2012. They have 2 children, Landon and Emmerson. Pastor Byron loves to preach the word of God, all things sports related, golf, playing guitar, singing praises to the king, and traveling the world with his family.
Pastor Byron is passionate about proclaiming the word of God and watching the working of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the people. He is passionate about the local church because he knows that the church is favored by God and has the power to change the world.
Pastor Byron married his wife Lindsey in 2012. They have 2 children, Landon and Emmerson. Pastor Byron loves to preach the word of God, all things sports related, golf, playing guitar, singing praises to the king, and traveling the world with his family.
Ethan Johnson
Ethan has served as Minister of Worship and Students since March of 2025. He and his wife Emma have been married since May of 2025 and they reside in Canton. Ethan tried many different career paths before surrendering to God's call to ministry. He served as a pastoral intern at Woodland Baptist Church before joining the staff here at FBC Clyde. Ethan is a gifted musician and an excellent Bible teacher and preacher. We are so blessed to have Ethan and Emma serving the Lord here at FBC Clyde.
Brenna Devlin
Ministry Assistant
Brenna has served as ministry assistant at First Baptist Church since 2024. Brenna is a retired teacher with Haywood County Schools. She holds a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from North Carolina State University. Brenna also serves as our church pianist and is part of our worship team.
Brenna is married to her husband Matthew and they have 4 children, Tanner, Trent, Macey, and Micah.
Brenna is an avid NC State Wolfpack fan.
Brenna is married to her husband Matthew and they have 4 children, Tanner, Trent, Macey, and Micah.
Brenna is an avid NC State Wolfpack fan.