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Our Staff
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Bill Liggett, Senior Pastor
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Joe C. Coombes, Associate Pastor
joe@fbcburk.com
About Me
I am married to the former Sherry Lanelle Thomas. We have four children. Laura works in Flower Mound as the manager of the Children’s Court Yard. She is married to Ty Hutchinson. They have a daughter, Natalie and a son, Zachary. Hillary works in Keller as a 5th grade teacher. She is married to Shawn Scott. Lindsey Coombes works in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma as a nanny and she serves as the Children’s Pastor in her church, The Journey Church. Zane works in Burkburnett for Quality Manufacturing Inc. and is married to Becky. They have one son, Cross.
I serve as the Associate Pastor/Senior Adult Minister. I am a graduate of Odessa High School, Wayland Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. I began my life in the music ministry at the age of 16, and I served as a minister of music in Oklahoma, Texas, and Colorado. I also served as the Minister of Music here at FBC for over 25 years before making a change to my new role.
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Leonard Prater, Minister of Education
leonard@fbcburk.com
About Me
I have been married to Deena for 11 years - it has gone by so fast - I love you, Deena. We have 3 great kids. Allison is 6 years old and in 1st Grade. Nathan is 4 years old and a star pupil at FBC's Little Hands Preschool. Our third child, Audrey, was born in February 2009 and is a great joy to her family! We are blessed beyond measure!
Books I am Reading
Christless Christianity by Michael Horton
Renovation of the Heart by Dallas Willard
Blogs I Visit (Bill stole his from me)
My Testimony
My first memory of church was riding the church bus with my sisters around the age of 5. I attended as often as I could, and at the age of 12, I became a Christian at a summer camp. God has been so faithful to me through the years. I came to FBC Burkburnett in June of 2005 after serving as Minister of Education at Sandy Plains Baptist Church in Marietta, Georgia. I graduated from high school in Paris, Texas in 1992 and LeTourneau University with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics in 1996. I earned a Masters of Arts in Christian Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2000. My favorite Bible passage is Romans 8:38-39.
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Chris Jones, Minister of Music
About Me
I was born and raised in Hobbs, New Mexico, graduating high school in 1981. I went on to Texas Tech, graduating in 1985 with a degree in chemical engineering. I met my wife Andrea, a Fort Worth native, at Tech, and we married in 1986. We lived in Longview, Texas for 16 years, where I worked as a chemical engineer and served as a layman in many different roles in church. In 2000, while serving as interim music minister at Oakland Heights Baptist Church, I began to sense that God was calling me to make a change in my life and go into full-time music ministry. From Longview, God led me to First Baptist Church in Van Alstyne, Texas, where I was the minister of music for five years. While in Van Alstyne, I was able to complete a masters degree in Christian education at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2006. Andrea and I have three terrific children: Leah, who is a junior at Ouachita Baptist University; Meredith, a senior at Burkburnett HS, and Phillip, who is a sophomore at Burkburnett HS. Andrea is a school teacher who is teaching part-time in the schools. My hobbies and interests include sports, reading, and working with students.
Books I am Reading
Essential Church by Thom Rainer and Sam Rainer
Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
The Unchurched Next Door by Thom Rainer
The Seven Words of Worship by Mike Harland
Favorite Websites
My Testimony
I was blessed to have been raised in a Christian home. I attended church with my parents and sister just about every Sunday and Wednesday. At the age of eleven, I realized that Christianity was much more than attending church. I realized that I needed forgiveness for my sins, and that I needed to commit my life to Christ. I prayed by myself in my bedroom, and asked Jesus to come into my life. I am grateful for my family’s influence to lead me to Christ and to honor Him with my life.
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Mark Mackey, Minister of Students
About Me:
God called me to ministry during my first semester at University of Central Oklahoma. I finished my undergraduate studies at Oklahoma Baptist University earning a Bachelor of Arts in Ministry with an emphasis in Youth. I previously served as Interim Youth Minister at First Baptist Church in Stroud, Oklahoma. In May 2005, I married my beautiful bride, Shannon, and in August 2007 we welcomed our beautiful baby girl, Adeline Joy, into this world. My hobbies include spending time with Shannon, playing with Adeline, basketball, fishing, golf, paintball, and hanging out with teenagers.
Books I am Reading:
She Calls Me Daddy by Robert Wolgemuth
Evangelism & The Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
The Art of Personal Evangelism by Will McRaney Jr.
The Teaching Ministry of the Church edited by William Yount
Radically Unchurched by Alvin Reid
Blogs I Visit:
Not a blogger.
Favorite Websites:
My testimony:
I was born in Altus, Oklahoma and grew up in Stroud, Oklahoma. At the age of seven, I remember asking my father, who was my pastor, to explain to me what it took to ask Jesus into my life. After he shared the gospel message with me, I asked Jesus to forgive me of my sins and save my soul. Later that year on August 14, 1988, I followed my decision in believer’s baptism. I believe that my testimony is the result of being raised in a Christian home and with a community of believers.
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Phyllis Reibly, Director of Children’s Ministries
About Me
My husband, Sam, and I have two grown children, Samantha and Anthony, and a daughter-in-law, Melody. Anthony and Melody have a precious daughter, Lilly. I enjoy family time, boating, traveling, musicals, and movies.
Favorite Books I've Read
"Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions"
"Simple Church"
Favorite Websites
My Testimony
I was a 10-year-old when I knew Christ was calling me, so I went down front in our small Baptist church. I've always been led to serve and work with people. After raising children, I felt like I worked well with preschool age children, and later elementary age. I love their genuine actions and words - not to mention their smiles. The Lord has blessed me in so many ways as I strive to be obedient.
I attended high school in Peru, Indiana and graduated in 1979. I earned an Associates Degree in Applied Science, Child Development from Vernon College. I also hold certifications for Child Care Worker, Child Development, and Child Care Administration. I have held this position since 2003 and am currently the Director of First Baptist Church Little Hands Weekday Preschool and also teach the three and four year old class. I have been with Little Hands Preschool since 1993.
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