OUR LEADERS
OUR PASTOR
KEITH GARNER, Lead Pastor
Keith is a graduate of Amarillo High School, Texas Tech University, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Keith came as pastor to FBC Post on July 1, 2018. Previously, Keith served in collegiate ministry for over 20 years. Keith has been married to his wife Karen for 31 years and they have two adult children - Abigail and Michael, and his wife, Molly.
Favorite Food:
Steak or Bacon (you can never have too much bacon)
Favorite Book:
Mere Christianity by CS Lewis
Favorite Verse:
"The things that you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men so that they can teach others also. 2 Timothy 2:2
OUR DEACONS
DELBERT RUDD, Chairman
Delbert became a Christian when he was 15 and joined FBC Post in 1967. In 1986, he was ordained as a deacon at FBC Post. He has been married to his wife, Tonya, since June 9,1973.
Favorite Food:
Steak or Mexican Food
Favorite Verse:
Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10
LEE NORMAN
Lee has attended First Baptist Church his entire life except the few years he was away at school. He was saved at age 10 and has grown in the Lord since that time. Lee was ordained as a deacon in 1986. He has been married to his wife, Marsha, for 49 years. Together, they have four children and spouses that are Christians. They also have ten grandchildren and love their time with them.
Favorite Food:
Favorite Verse:
I love the book of Proverbs.
DARRELL REECE
Darrell was raised going to church every time the doors were open, since his father was a Baptist pastor. His family moved to Post in the summer of 1973. He accepted the Lord as his personal Savior at the age of 16, and was ordained as a Deacon of First Baptist Post, July 12, 1998 at the age of 37. He has been married to his wife Raeline for over 25 years and they have two boys - Blaine and his wife, Lilli, and Jadin. They also have three grandchildren.
Favorite Food:
Favorite Verse:
Matthew 6:19–21 (ESV)
Lay Up Treasures in Heaven
19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
JEFF WILLIAMS
Jeff has been a believer since his teens and believes that his ministry is in cowboying. He and his wife, Jami, have been married since 1982, and together they have two daughters. Jeff loves his family - especially all 6 of his grandbabies, and is known throughout the area for his great work with training young horses and judging events at rodeos.
Favorite Food: Steak and Potatoes
Favorite Verse: I can do all things through Him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13
DAVID NORMAN
David was raised in FBC Post and accepted Christ as his Savior when he was 12 years old. He has been a cotton farmer for the last 10 years and serves in the community. David became a deacon on September 8, 2019. He was married to his beautiful wife, Brenda, in 2005. Together, they have three girls - Emily, Marley, and Paylan.
Favorite Food: Nerds
Favorite Verse:
WENDELL JOHNSON
Wendell has been a member of First Baptist most of his life. While attending Vacation Bible School as a preteen, Wendell accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. However, Wendell feels like the Lord got his attention in 2004 and that's when he really became a Christian. Wendell was, then, ordained as a deacon in 2020. Wendell married his delightful wife, Cindy, in 1967, and together they raised their children - Michael, Tammy, and LaShae. They have since been blessed with eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Favorite Food: Mexican Food or Steak
Favorite Verse: And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28
WAYNE BELL
Wayne grew up at First Baptist Post. After 40 years in Oklahoma, he and his wife Patti moved back to Post after retirement. Wayne and Patti have three children and 12 grandchildren that call them Mimi and Papa.
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Verse: Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path