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.
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.
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.
WacoBC Deacons
Danny Dickinson
Chairman of Deacons & Church Treasurer
Danny provides spiritual leadership and support to the deacon body, facilitating their ministry in serving the church and its members. As Church Treasurer, he oversees the church’s finances, manages budgets, offerings, and expenditures. He works closely with leadership to fulfill the church’s mission.
Stanley Vaughn
Property & Space
Stanley oversees all property and spaces where he coordinates repairs, manages work days, and works with staff and volunteers to maintain a welcoming and functional campus for the congregation and guests.
Mark Raney
Missions
Mark coordinates mission trips, supports missionaries, and develops missional opportunities for the congregation to share the gospel and serve others. He works closely with church leadership to cultivate a heart for missions within the church, helping members engage in the Great Commission through prayer, giving, and hands-on involvement.
Rodney Stamps
Senior Adults
Rodney is responsible for leading Bible studies and teaching sessions for the senior adult members of the church. He fosters fellowship, spiritual growth, and discipleship, encouraging participants to remain active in their faith and in the life of the church.
Austin Johnson "AJ"
Youth Ministry
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 Lanier
Children's Ministry & VBS Director
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 Horton
Church Communication/Admin,
WMU & Women's Ministries
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.
WacoBC
34 Atlantic Ave, Waco, GA 30182 (770)537-4544
Sunday First Groups for All Ages | 9:45am
Sunday Worship Service | 11:00am
Wednesday Fellowship/Meal | 5:30pm & Bible Study/Discipleship | 6:30pm(all ages) NOTE: Click "Resource" for other Small Groups