Our Staff
Rev. Mark A. Newton, Senior Pastor
Rev. Katie Baker, Minister to Preschool & Children
Leigh Belschner, Director of WEE Care
Leigh grew up in Jasper, TX, where she met her high school sweetheart and now husband of 22 years, Jeremy. They moved to Lufkin in 1999 to pursue a degree in business from Angelina College and Stephen F. Austin University and have been members of FBC for 15 years. Leigh enjoyed staying home with her four children, Austin (19), Hunter (17), Adalyn (9), and Haegan (6), and this led her to become involved in the Wee Care program. All four of her children attended Wee Care, and she taught for two years when they were young. She returned to teach at Wee Care in 2021 and now serves as the Wee Care Director. Leigh is thrilled to be able to serve First Baptist by doing something she loves—working with children and helping give them the beginning of a foundation for a life in Christ.
Rev. John Lassitter, Minister of Music
Rev. Walker McWilliams, Associate Pastor/Minister of Missions
Minister to Students and Graduates
