Staff & Deacons

So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
Ephesians 4:11-13

Staff &
Deacons

At Bridge City Church, we believe in a structured and intentional approach to church leadership. Our deacons are specialized, trained, and ordained officers who serve for three-year terms. Each deacon is responsible for leading and coordinating a specific ministry area, allowing our elders and pastors to dedicate themselves to the ministries of the word and prayer, following the model of Acts 6. In short, our deacons focus on practical areas of ministry like finance, groups, music, and care.

In addition to our deacons, BCC staff members are paid professionals who manage ministry areas beyond the scope of typical volunteers. They provide specialized leadership in their fields, ensuring that Bridge City Church continues to thrive and serve our community effectively.

Pastoral Leadership

Rev. Keon L. Abner

Lead Pastor
Head of Staff

Rev. Jack McClelland

Pastor
Director of Bridge CLE

Care, Connections and Groups

Sara Martin

Care and Connections Director

Alana Dennis

Groups

Aminah Vargas

Resilience Ministry Director

Music and Production

Isaac Welch Jr.

Music Director

Hosea Harris Jr.

Production Director

Jasmine Banes

Production Associate

Administration and Finance

Whitney Liptrap

Executive Assistant

Phill Battershell

Finance and HR

Communications

Marvin Malone II

Communications Director

Jayeesha Williams

Digital Media Manager

Kids and Youth

Samartha Wallace

Sunday Kids Coordinator

Brianna Dunlap

Youth Ministry Intern

Facilities

Wendy Rooney

Administrative Facilities Manager

Jeffrey Zurolo

Mantainance Technichian

Gerald Nevins

Parking & Security