Staff & Leadership
The staff and leadership of First Baptist Church is comprised of men and women who love, care for, and pray for our church family. If you have questions for any of our staff, feel free to reach out and email them or call our church office to speak with them.
CHURCH STAFF
BRIAN DEDMON
PASTOR
Brian was born in New Orleans, LA and was raised in Mississippi. After more than a decade of student ministry and worship leadership in his home state and Alabama, Brian and his family began their ministry in Belle Chasse in 2018. In June of 2020, Brian was selected as the pastor of First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse. Brian and his wife Laura live in Belle Chasse with their two daughters. Brian has a Master of Arts in Christian Education, a Master of Theology in Christian Thought, and a Masters of Theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Brian is currently working on his dissertation in order to complete a PhD in Theology.
NOAH AUSTIN
ASSOCIATE PASTOR of WORSHIP & STUDENTS
Noah was raised in Austin, TX and received his undergraduate degree from Southwestern Seminary. In 2022, Noah relocated to the New Orleans area to attend New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary to pursue a Master of Divinity degree. Noah was hired as the worship leader in 2022 and, shortly after, married a Belle Chasse native and was promoted to a full-time position as our worship leader and student minister along with the title of Associate Pastor.
JENNIFER WADE
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Jennifer joined the staff at First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse in October of 2024 as our office assistant. Jennifer's role requires office reception, financial management, records, and more. She and her family began attending our church in 2019 and have been key volunteers and participants ever since. Jennifer lives in Jefferson Parish with her three sons.
BELLE CHASSE BAPTIST PRESCHOOL STAFF LEADERSHIP
LAUREN DABADIE
PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
Lauren is a native of Belle Chasse who joined our staff as the director of Belle Chasse Baptist Preschool in 2020. In her job interview, Lauren stated that her desire was to "direct a preschool that shares the Gospel with the children." In her years of direction, our preschool has seen great financial security and has gained a reputation for quality care and friendly service.
JANICE PEREZ
ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
Janice has served on the preschool staff since 2022. After completing her degree in Education in 2024, she was promoted to the position of Assistant Director. Janice is also a native of Belle Chasse.
DEACONS
Glenn Aguilar
Tony Benson (Chairman)
Gary Byram
Joe DeMello (Vice Chairman)
Oscar Lewallen
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tony Benson (Deacon Chairman)
Blaine Braddock (Personnel)
Travis Jennings (Building & Grounds)
Debbie Lay (Benevolence)
Janice Munkres (Secretary/Clerk)
Christ Wooton (Board President)