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Brian is a full-time doctoral student at New Orleans Baptist Theological seminary, pursuing a PhD in Theology/Church History. Brian holds a Masters of Divinity in Christian Thought and a Master of Arts in Christian Education from NOBTS, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, TV, and Film from the University of Southern Mississippi.
Brian served in student ministry for over a decade and has been leading worship for over twenty years, serving churches in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and California. While serving as a Student Pastor, Brian fell in love with communicating God's word, which led to accepting a role as a head pastor. In March of 2020, our church suddenly found ourselves without a pastor just as the COVID-19 pandemic had begun. In this time of perceived need, Brian stepped up to the preaching role while the church considered searching for a pastor. In short time, a decision was made to ask Brian to be the pastor of our church. Brian was officially hired as the pastor of our church on June 14, 2020, after having served in the church as the worship leader and student pastor since April of 2018. Brian is joyfully married to his wife, Laura, and they have two daughters. The Dedmons live in Belle Chasse with their beloved dog, Lulu. Brian's philosophy of ministry is "Discovering who we are in Christ together." He believes that the church serves as a support for those who are pursuing a personal relationship with Christ, providing encouragement for spiritual growth that starts at home and is strengthened by the church. |
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Noah joined the staff of FBCBC in January of 2023. He is a graduate of Texas Baptist College in Fort Worth, TX and will be attending New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary beginning in January of 2023 to pursue a Masters of Divinity in Church Planting. He was raised in Austin, TX and was called into Christian ministry at the age of 17. Noah enjoys singing, playing the guitar, and writing songs for the local church.
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In March of 2023, Richard celebrates 20 years of service at First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse. He has served as the Minister of Music, Church Administrator, and currently serves as our Administrative Assistant. We are so grateful for Richard and his family and their investment in FBCBC.
"After having served various churches as minister of music for 23 years, I am still growing into my administrative role at First Baptist Belle Chasse each day. My vision is to facilitate church members to work together toward common goals, which requires faith in God, sensitivity, integrity, timing, administrative skills, and resourcefulness. I am discovering that even good administration and wise management is as much an art with people as a skill-set with paper. With this responsibility, I desire to help our church fulfill her mission for Christ." -Richard Strahan |
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Tabi joined our staff in March of 2023. She has lived in Belle Chasse all of her life and even attended preschool on our campus at Belle Chasse Baptist Preschool.
Tabi lives in Belle Chasse with her husband, Matthew, and two children, Kendall and Evie. |
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Lauren is a resident of Belle Chasse with her husband, Matthew, and two sons, Landynn and Grayson. She has worked in Elementary Education and childcare for over 10 years. Lauren stated that it is her dream to direct a preschool in which she can teach children about Jesus.
Lauren joined our staff as the director of our preschool in July of 2021. |
Church Deacons
Gary Byram
Tony Benson
Spencer Jorden
Oscar Lewallen
Gregg Summers (Chairman)
Luther Wiggins
Tony Benson
Spencer Jorden
Oscar Lewallen
Gregg Summers (Chairman)
Luther Wiggins