Our Leadership
TAG KILGORE
Interim Senior Pastor
Tag began his ministry after graduating from Bible college, earning advanced degrees while pastoring churches in multiple states. In 1981, he moved to Newport News, Virginia, to lead First Church, serving as pastor for over 22 years. Under his leadership, the church grew in attendance, expanded its ministries, and secured the land in Port Warwick where the church now stands.
After retiring in 2003, Tag served as interim pastor and consultant to 16 area churches. He now returns to First Church as our interim Senior Pastor. Tag and his wife, Joy, have been married for 54 years and cherish spending time with their children and two grandchildren.
José Luna
Associate Pastor
José was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, before moving to Wise, VA, where he spent ten years working at Camp Bethel. Jose holds an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity through Liberty University.
While at UVa-Wise, José developed a college ministry called The Gathering and volunteered at Highlands Fellowship, serving as a Technical Producer for their Sunday services. He is deeply passionate about worship and discipleship, striving to inspire and engage others through his servant leadership. In 2018, José joined First Church as Associate Pastor, where he continues to support the congregation through teaching, pastoral care and outreach.
In his free time, José enjoys reading, playing guitar, drinking coffee (lots of it!), as well as hiking, photography, and rebinding Bibles.
Adam Ferry
Worship Leader
Music has always been a big part of Adam’s life, from learning to play the drums at age twelve, to expanding his musical talents through singing and playing the guitar. After playing in the youth band at his home church, Adam began leading worship after graduating from high school.
Adam is passionate about using his gifts to lead worship and committed to guiding the congregation in a meaningful worship experience.
Adam is blessed to serve alongside his wife, Erika and their children, Micah and Alexis. Adam and his family are excited to be a part of what God is doing at First Church and the surrounding community.
Robin Kilgore
Interim Administrator
Director of Children & Family Ministries
Robin is a lifelong resident of the Peninsula and began attending First Church at a young age. A graduate of Riverside School of Nursing and Christopher Newport University, she now serves the local community as a Registered Nurse.
In addition to her professional career, Robin has played an integral role in First Church’s leadership, helping to shape the church’s focus and direction. With a deep commitment to nurturing young hearts and supporting families, she has spent the last 25 years building meaningful connections within the church community and coordinating programs that encourage children and their families to grow in their faith and experience the joy of God's love.
She is honored to serve alongside her husband, Jason and thankful for their daughter, Madison, both who share the same commitment to the local church and its ministries.
Heidi Dittmar
First Impressions
Heidi grew up as a preacher’s kid, watching her parents serve in the church and often stepping into leadership roles during her youth. After moving to Virginia, finding a church where she truly fit in proved challenging, but discovering First Church in 2008 felt like a gift from God. Heidi describes FCM as a fantastic and fun place to serve alongside friends who have become family.
Heidi graduated from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania. Having met her husband, Bill, over 30 years ago, the two have been partners in life and business ever since. They currently coach and train business owners, leaders, and the transitioning Special Operations Forces community.
Passionate about fitness and the outdoors, Heidi also enjoys cozying up with a good book when the opportunity arises.