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Our Leadership
OUR LEADERSHIP
Meet the people behind FBE
The church is not a building with some mysterious staff pulling the strings. We see big potential in every ministry, and care deeply about what we do every day. Our unique leadership ensures that we have the most caring ministries all over the Rio Grande Valley. Our leadership team reflects a group of diverse individuals with breadth and depth of experience across the church.
David AlexanderSenior Pastor
Came to FBE in:
2018
Favorite Verse: 2 Timothy 2:1-2
You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also."
Favorite Restaurant In Town: Chipotle or Taco Palenque
Favorite Movies: Hobbit/Lord of the Rings
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere that involves lots of trees, cool weather and great coffee.
On the weekends you'll find me: Cooking breakfast for the family, finishing my “honey-do” list, and playing with my two sons. I also enjoy cycling, reading, music and playing on the piano!
David and Laura RodriguezAssociate Pastor to Students
Came to FBE in: 2007
Favorite Verse: Psalm 16:8
"I have set the Lord always before me;
because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken."
Favorite Restaurant In Town: Wing Barn and McAlister's
Favorite Movies: Top Gun and The Day After Tomorrow
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere I can park my travel trailer and the beach
On the weekends you'll find me: Hanging with my family, watching OU sports, and working out.
Becky SaylorsChildren's Minister
Came to FBE in: 1986
Favorite Verse: Psalm 37:4
Delight yourself in the Lord,
and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Favorite Restaurant In Town: Red Lobster
Favorite Movies: Chick Flicks
Favorite Vacation Spot: South Padre Island or Branson
On the weekends you'll find me: Hanging out with my family
Carolyn FairesAdult Education Director
Came to FBE in: 1976
Favorite Verse: Psalm 32:8-9
I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;
I will counsel you with my eye upon you.Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding,
which must be curbed with bit and bridle,
or it will not stay near you.
Favorite Restaurant In Town: PF Changs
Favorite Movie: Count of Monte Cristo
Favorite Vacation Spot: Anywhere along the East Coast (in the Fall)
On the weekends you'll find me: Hanging with my hubby, reading, writing, planning, mentoring and sometimes traveling.
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