Church Leadership

Pastor Dan and Kelly Prewitt

Pastor Dan and Kelly came to FBC Mayville in the summer of 2014. They have three boys - Danny, a freshman at SUNY-Fredonia; Kyle, a sophomore at Chautauqua Lake Schools; and Caleb, a seventh grader at Chautauqua Lake Schools. And of course, they have their mellow but completely awesome dog Roxy. It has been exciting to see the growth at FBC over the last years and even more exciting to see how faithful God has been through the generations. Dan and Kelly have been very involved with the school and the community desiring to be the hands and feet of Christ in Mayville and the surrounding areas.

Pastor Dan received his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Cornerstone University in 2003 and his Masters in Theological Studies from Liberty Theological Seminary in 2010. Prior to becoming a pastor, Dan worked in the industrial world in various Quality, Safety and Production roles and in Executive Management for companies in Illinois, Michigan and New York. In 2007, he felt God's call into full-time ministry and pursued his masters degree while working full-time and serving part-time with Bethel Baptist Church in Jamestown, NY.

Kerry Byard - Worship

Kerry Byard is an independent piano teacher and freelance pianist. He holds a master's degree from Kent State University in piano pedagogy and performance, studying with Margaret Baxtresser and Lois Rova Ozanich. Kerry has maintained an active teaching studio for 35 years, with many of his students going on to pursue successful musical careers. Recently, Kerry has been involved in teaching clinics to local piano teachers and students on pedagogical topics and worship-related keyboard techniques. Kerry taught piano (class and private lessons) and served as an opera workshop coach/accompanist at Mercyhurst University and Kent State University and for the Chautauqua Institute.

Kerry has been a worship leader in several churches, and currently leads worship from the piano at FBC. When not teaching, Kerry enjoys accompanying and playing chamber music, being a home school dad and maintaining his small farm.