Pastor Eric P. Gervais began as Pastor of FBC Salt Springs on February 22, 2009. He is a true Cajun from the bayous of Louisiana where he was born and raised and born again at the age of 9, called to vocational ministry while in college at Nicholls State University, and served as Youth Minister in Morgan City and Thibodaux. Pastor Eric attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary while serving in Thibodaux where he earned the Master of Divinity Degree in Christian Education. During this time he married his partner in ministry Mary Beth Gervais. After leaving Thibodaux to serve as the Youth Minister in Peach Bottom, PA, they had their first child, Caroline. Their journey then took them to Mississippi where Pastor Eric served in Mendenhall for 5 years as the pastor of the Main Street Baptist Church. Their son Justis was born while in Mississippi.

Pastor Eric is an expositor of God's Word and believes strongly in the importance of the pulpit ministry. Much effort and dedication is given to ensuring that the people receive Godly counsel that is life changing. He believes that Jesus is enough for anybody and if presented accurately is sufficient for the salvation of the lost and the sanctification of the saved. If you want to truly know God's Word, you will not be disappointed to sit under his teaching and preaching.