First Baptist Church of Pleasanton, Texas

Wade Rush - Senior Pastor

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Graduate of Texas A&M Galveston 1992 - BA in Maritime administration

Received Master's of Education/Administration in 2002 from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth .

My wife, Lisa and I have been married since 1994.  She is my encourager and my best friend.  She is a wonderful partner in ministry.  My son Hayden, was born in  October 1997, and daughter, Madison, was born in December 1998.

I felt God's calling to the full time ministry in 1999.  In 2001, I quit my job, and my family and I moved to Fort Worth so I could attend Seminary.  I completed my studies in December 2002.   God has blessed me abundantly as I continue to serve him in the pastoral ministry.  I have served here in Pleasanton since September 2007. 

John Coleman - Minister of Music & Education

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"I have served at FBC, Pleasanton for 29 years in the music and education ministries of our church. I graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft Worth in 1980 and prior to that Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. "

"My wife, Lisa, serves side by side with me as an intregal part of my life and ministry.  We have 3 adult children:  Michael, a computer analyst for Bryan ISD, Jamie, an education major at Angelo State & Landon, our very own U.S Marine."

"God has greatly blessed us by calling us to be part of this wonderful church family.  We're here to serve, to minister, to equip believers, and to share the gospel with our community and wherever our church sends us to minister in Christ's name."

"This is a place where you can grow in grace by discovering your spiritual potential, be encouaged by other believers, and find many opportunities for service."

"This is a praying church, a worshipping church, a caring church, and a Bible-based church seeking to spread God's light into every corner of our world.  We welcome you to come visit us and hope you'll join us in our mission of following Christ's command to make disciples wherever we go."

I have had the honor and privilege of serving here at FBC for over 19 years as the financial secretary. Through this journey God has taken a very shy, insecure young lady and helped her become a woman who draws her strength from HIM and found her value as one of HIS children.  A woman who is discovering day by day who she is in Christ and is seeking to please HIM with every breath she takes.  A woman who fails often BUT knows she has a loving, merciful FATHER who will restore her as soon as she repents.  WOW...what an awesome GOD we serve!  Only in and through the LORD JESUS CHRIST could this transformation ever be possible.  He is the lover of our souls and HE longs for us to spend time with HIM.  PRAISE GOD!

My husband, Chris, and I love to travel and our favorite place is Colorado any time of the year!  There's just something about GOD and the mountains...

We also love to hike and bike, but my favorite hobby is working with my horse, Toby.  I am so glad GOD made horses!