Cody Dalton has been with FBC Benton since July of 2020.  He has been involved in church ministry for 6 years.  He served as a pastoral intern at First Baptist Paducah before moving on to Murray State to pursue a degree in Organization Communication.  Throughout his time he interned and then served on staff at Murray FBC as the Middle School Associate.  Cody is passionate about helping students understand and grow in their knowledge of Christ through the Word.  He desires to see them fall in love with the Lord and learn to live lives for His glory.  Cody is a graduate of Murray State University and is currently pursuing a degree at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  In his spare time, Cody loves playing golf, basketball, and going out to eat.  

Margaret Siress has served as Children’s Minister at FBC Benton since 2011.  Margaret is a graduate of Murray State University with a degree in Chemistry, and used that degree for many years in Calvert City.  However, God had other plans for her future and called her into the ministry of serving children and families.  Margaret enjoys every minute she has engaging and leading children, volunteers and families into a closer relationship with God.  Margaret is married to Jeff, who also is a chemist.  They have two children - Maidie, a student at Murray State University, and Kiefer, a student at Marshall County High School..  Margaret loves to travel, and all things Mickey Mouse!

Stuart Terry has been with Benton FBC since September 2022.  Stuart is a

graduate of Belmont University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He has served churches in Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois.  His passion is sharing Christ through music and worship.  Stuart is married to his wife, Pam, who works for a CPA firm in Paducah.  They have two grown children: Anna and Nathan; three grandchildren (Evylee, Kenzlee and Nate) and their Beagle, Charlee.  He loves to read, watch sports and drink good coffee.

Christina joined our staff in November 2015. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Lance, since October 2002. They have four children, one son, Dalton, and three daughters, Karsyn, Macyn, and Camryn. With four kids, they live a busy life with little down time. When they are not at the soccer field, they love to travel.