Leadership

​Don McKinnon

Lead Pastor

Don is a native New Englander (born in Boston, MA), having lived in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, Missouri, and Virginia (the latter two for military service 1992-94). His Maternal Grandfather and Father were both pastors. Don and his wife, Natalie, have been married for 25 years. They have one daughter, Katherine Rose, born to Heaven on October 17, 1999. Don loves fishing, riding his motorcycle, studying history, philosophy, apologetics, and shooting.  He played hockey until he was 36; he is a diehard Bruins fan, the Red Sox, and the Patriots. He is a substitute teacher at Oxford High School during the school year. 
​In April 2017, Pastor Don was asked to become FBC Sutton's next pastor. He has helped lead the church's revitalization by becoming one of the first replants in the North American Missions Board, overseeing a name change to help better the church's presence in town, and creating opportunities of reestablishing bridges within the town. He is also the co-host of the Practical Revitalization Podcast with Natalie McKinnon.
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Education:
Liberty University - Certificate in Biblical Studies
Eastern Nazarene College - Bachelor of Science in Pastoral Ministry and Philosophy
​Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - Master of Theological Studies and Church Revitalization and Church History
Liberty University - Doctoral Candidate 

Email Pastor Don at [email protected]

Staff

Natalie McKinnon
​Church Administrator &
Family Ministries Director

Natalie was born in Machias, Maine, and grew up in Massachusetts at the age of 5. In her spare time, she loves writing poetry and doing crafts. She also loves spending time with her family and friends, especially her godchildren. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts certifies her as Director II, having studied Early Childhood Education at Massasoit Community College. She has done many ministries at the last two churches she and Pastor Don served at, including events, children's, and women's ministries.​ 
​Email: [email protected]

Ed Stockwell 

Church Trustee

Our Church is blessed to have Ed on board to run the finances of FBC Sutton/Legacy Church for 20 years. Ed and his wife Meg live nearby Whitensville Ed's hobbies include hunting and snowmobiling in Pittsburg, NH. He also does a lot of the maintenance of the church building and property.  

​Steven Ballard
​Worship Director

Steve is a native Californian and had previously held similar positions with two other churches. He is an accomplished guitarist and has begun to build up the team around him to fill out the stage with talented musicians, as God has been sending them. He and his wife, Betsy, live in Worcester.