LEADERSHIP AT WACO BAPTIST CHURCH
Here to Guide You
At Waco Baptist Church, we’re blessed with an outstanding group of dedicated believers and spiritual leaders who
lead our services, disciple, direct events, and keep our community on a clear Biblical spiritual path.
Rev. Andy Horton
Lead Pastor
Pastor Horton leads the church in proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and teaching Biblical revelation. He also engages in outreach ministries, pastoral care, discipleship, and provides administrative leadership in all areas of Waco Baptist church life.
Houston Walker
Worship Leader
Houston is responsible for leading the congregation in worship through music, fostering an environment of reverence and engagement, and supporting the overall worship experience.
Austin Johnson "AJ"
Youth Ministry
Teresa Lanier
Children's Ministry
and VBS Director
Laura Horton
Church Communication/Admin,
WMU & Women's Ministries
AJ is responsible for guiding our youth in their understanding of themselves and their faith based from a biblical worldview. His duties include organizing youth events or retreats to encourage community building, teaching bible studies and other educational programs.
Teresa is responsible for guiding, planning and the development of a program of Bible learning for all age levels in our Children’s Ministry.
Laura provides communication and administrative support for all church leaders. She is also responsible for developing and leading the church's women ministries and for providing discipleship and leadership development.
Laura Buckner
Prayer Ministry
Laura is responsible for leading a prayer ministry that seeks to cultivate a deep intimacy with our Heavenly Father, interceding for the needs of individuals and our community, and also equips believers to grow in their prayer lives.
Pat Wright
Fellowship Hall Host
Pat manages and facilitates events that involve any type of meal preparation. She also ensures the fellowship hall is welcoming, and that it fosters a sense of community and connection among members and visitors.
Matt Buckner
Community Outreach
Matt provides leadership to our church body for reaching our community for Christ. He plans events that will reach beyond our walls to people in the surrounding communities with the purpose of sharing the Gospel.
Danny Dickinson
Chairman of Deacons
Church Treasurer
​As Chairman, Mr. Dickinson leads a panel of deacons who join the church pastor and other leaders to serve the members and provide stewardship oversight for finances and facilities.
Church Deacons
Stanley Vaughn
Mark Raney
Missions
