Meet the Lead pastor

Aaronn Nelson

The Pastor Search Team is excited to announce that Aaronn Nelson has been selected as the next Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church. Aaronn has faithfully served at FBC Longview for the past 13 years, beginning as Youth Pastor before stepping into Adult Ministry as Connections Pastor. Through these years of ministry, God has continued to prepare and lead him, and the church has now affirmed his calling as Lead Pastor. Aaronn brings a strong love for people, a passion for God’s Word, and a heart for the mission of the church.

Pastor Aaronn will officially begin preaching as Lead Pastor on May 24th. Please be praying for Aaronn, Tiffany, Trayton (18), and Braxton (9) as they step into this new season of ministry together.


ministry staff & Admin

Each leader brings unique gifts and a shared commitment to helping our church grow in faith and community.

Leadership Philosophy

At First Baptist Church Longview, we believe leadership is a shared, servant-hearted calling. Our team makes decisions prayerfully and collaboratively, seeking God’s guidance at every step. We strive to lead with humility, putting the needs of the church and community first, and encouraging growth, unity, and faithful service among all members.

Deacons

At FBC Longview, deacons are biblically qualified men called and ordained by the church to serve with humility and a servant heart. They fulfill responsibilities such as visiting widowed, hospitalized, and shut-in members, following their pastor's leadership and collaborating with fellow servant leaders.

  1. Ministry of Compassion: They visit and minister to widowed individuals, those hospitalized, the home bound, and members encountering financial difficulties through prayer, Scripture reading, and financial assistance when appropriate.
  2. Encouraging Church Unity: Deacons cultivate unity within FBC Longview by demonstrating support for the pastoral leadership and church members through lovingly truthful conversations, biblical conflict resolution, and accountability practices.
  3. Administration of Ordinances: They assist in administering the ordinances of the church by organizing and distributing the Lord's Supper as requested by the lead pastor, as well as overseeing or assisting with baptisms as needed.

  • Steve Leach

    CHAIRMAN of Deacons

    ORDAINED 1985


  • lonnie odem

    Vice Chairman

    ORDAINED 1996


  • Matt harrison

    Secretary

    ORDAINED 2013


  • tom gillihan

    Treasurer

    ORDAINED 2013


  • kim bishop

    ORDAINED 1980


  • aric cothren

    ORDAINED 2016


  • dave sampson

    Ordained 2013


  • lawson starnes

    ORDAINED 2013


  • Questions about our Deacon Ministry?

    If you would like information about the deacons of FBC Longview, feel free to reach out to us via email at office@fbc747.com