Leadership

Dr. Steve Lemke was born in Waco and raised in North Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana Tech and has three degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His early ministry was in youth and collegiate ministry, but then he felt led into pastoral ministry. He served as pastor of two Texas churches, in Santo and in Bryan, as well as to be interim pastor of 16 churches and preached in over 200 churches. He also served as a faculty member at Williams Baptist University in Arkansas, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and as the Provost (Academic Dean) at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Steve and Carol live in Mansfield.

Mark grew up in Monroe, LA.  He is a graduate of NE Louisiana University and UTA.  He and Melissa have been married since 1990.  He enjoys history, music, and all things LSU.  He LOVES his beagles. 

Christine grew up in Crowley, so you might remember her as Mary Hurd. She raised six Army Brats, who grew up to be pretty good humans. Christine has degrees from Southwest Baptist University, Liberty University, and the University of Texas at Arlington. She is a Licensed Master of Social Work. She enjoys reading and relaxing by the water.