our leadership

 “Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the Church of God which He purchased with His own blood.” – Acts 20:28

  • Heath kirkwood

    lead pastor


    Heath joined our staff in 2016 as Lead Pastor after serving in worship and student ministry in local churches.  He earned a Bachelors and Masters of Music from the Moores School of Music as well as a Master of Divinity from the George W. Truett Theological Seminary; he is currently pursuing his Doctor of Ministry degree.  Gospel music has been a significant part of his life, leading him to involvement in summer singing schools.  Heath is the baritone vocalist for the Texas-based quartet, Gospel Express, and is an avid baseball fan and KC Royals enthusiast.  One of his desires for Lorena is to see the community and churches drawn together by sowing seeds of love in Jesus's name. Heath and his wife Amanda are the proud parents of Norah and Riley, and Lorena is their home.

  • donnie page

    associate pastor


    Donnie began serving as Associate Pastor in November of 2021, and his primary roles of responsibility are overseeing administration and discipleship. He was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1979, and has completed degrees at Jacksonville College, Lamar University, and the University of Texas at Tyler; he is also pursuing his Doctor of Pastoral Leadership at Andersonville Seminary. Over the years in ministry, he has served with children, students, worship, pastoral, and administration ministries in several churches in Texas. He and his wife Sheryl love to spread joy, develop friendships, and walk through life while encouraging others to live for Christ. The Pages have two grown sons and seven grandchildren, whom they spoil very well, and are in the process of moving to the area.

  • matt boudreaux

    interim music minister


    Matt joined us as Interim Music Minister in April 2021 with over 20 years of ministry experience serving churches in Texas, California and Colorado.  He is a graduate of Central Bible College and Evangel University in Springfield, MO with degrees in Music and Biblical Studies.  He desires to equip people to use music and the arts to create an atmosphere of worship in the life of the church both collectively and individually.  Matt is also a Financial Planner here in the Central Texas area.  He and his wife Blanche live in Waco and have 4 kids: Jackson, Austin, Londyn, and Brooklyn.

  • Rachel tate yattor

    kids minister


    Rachel Tate Yattor loves the Lord and his church. She trusted Jesus as her Savior as a young girl and hopes to inspire faith in Christ in every child she meets. Rachel received her Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Baylor University in 2012 and graduated with her Masters of Divinity from Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary in 2016 and then married Hezekiah (Hezi) later that year. Rachel and Hezi lived in Kenya, East Africa, where Rachel served as a chaplain in a children’s home, as Minister of Spiritual Formation in an urban church and taught Christian discipleship to women in prison. In 2020, Rachel and Hezi moved to Texas, where Rachel led the youth ministry and served in all aspects of church life in a small church. Rachel cheers loudly for the Baylor Bears. She enjoys creating Spotify playlists, hugging dogs, and walking trails with friends. Rachel joined the staff of FBC Lorena as Kids Minister in June 2022.

  • logan hansen

    student minister


    Logan came as our Student Minister in September 2021. He is a native of South Dakota, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theology & Youth Ministry and Psychology from the University of Sioux Falls. Logan also served as a small group leader, camp counselor, and youth ministry intern while pursuing his undergrad degree. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree from the George W. Truett Theological Seminary.  Logan's story, one of grief and deliverance, has formed within him a desire to walk alongside others in both joy and suffering to see God's redemptive hand at work. He is an avid hobbyist and enjoys many sports and outdoor activities. Logan and his wife, Kirsten, have recently moved to Waco.

  • Beth Austin

    Administrative & financial assistant


    Beth has been a member of FBC Lorena for over 20 years, and in January 2021 became part of our staff as Administrative & Financial Assistant, with over 40 years of administrative and financial service in the Waco area.  She and her husband, Kevin, have been residents of Lorena since 1980.  Her sons, Skyler and Shane, both Lorena graduates, are married and living in Richmond and Hewitt, respectively. Beth enjoys participating in several ministries of the church and visiting with members of the church and Lorena community.  Her greatest joy is her 4 grandchildren: Emmy, Charlotte, Tony and Zoe.

meet our deacons

Our deacons are our servant leaders, ministering to our church family and community. Each of them is glad to serve you! Please contact the church office (office@fbclorena.org or 254.857.4540) if you have a need, and our Deacon on Call will be in touch with you.

  • kevin austin

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  • greg blanchard

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  • doug baldwin

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  • bill broach

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  • james bryan

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  • stanley byrd

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  • jason caldwell

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  • craig carpenter

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  • randy hickerson

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  • dennis horton

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  • john kuehn

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  • jimmy maughan

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  • steve voiles

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  • bert yow

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