Richard Smith, Lead PastorRichard became the lead pastor of Pathway Baptist Church in March of 1993. He earned an associate’s degree from Jacksonville College, bachelor’s degree from East Texas Baptist University and Master’s degree from BMA Theological Seminary. He married his wife Kim in 1980 and they have three children and three grandchildren. He has a passion for making the Word of God clear as he speaks truth to people in ways they can apply to their everyday lives.
email: pastor@thepathway.church |
Jeremy Franklin, Executive PastorJeremy holds a BA in Religious Education from Central Baptist College (Conway, AR) and a Master of Divinity degree from Criswell College (Dallas, TX). He was saved and baptized at thirteen and has been in the ministry since 1997. Jeremy has served various churches as a youth pastor, associate pastor, and lead pastor. He is passionate about developing people, systems, and processes for the glory of God and the health of the local church. He is married to Becky, and they have three great kids- Will, Maggie, and Libby. Jeremy joined our staff in 2017.
email: jeremy@thepathway.church |
Nathan D'Avila, Worship PastorNathan has a Bachelor of Church Music degree (Conducting) and a Master of Music degree (Composition) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. He is an accomplished musician with over twenty years of experience as a worship leader. Nathan has a heart for blended worship, and has experience leading large choirs and orchestras, creating and directing musical productions for Easter, Christmas and other occasions. Nathan is married to Ana. They have two children, Ruth, 16, and Jonathan, 14. Nathan began his ministry with us on June 1, 2020.
email: nathan@thepathway.church |
Jarrett Maxwell, Youth PastorJarrett joined the Pathway team in August 2023. He has a BA in Bible from Central Baptist College. Jarrett’s heart is to equip students to be the next generation of Christ-followers in the world and church.
email: jarrett@thepathway.church |
Kelly Saunders, Children's MinisterKelly has been a member of Pathway since 2004 and has been an integral part of our children’s ministry ever since. After 19 years at Texas Baptist Home for Children, Kelly joined our staff as children’s minister in April 2023.
email: kelly@thepathway.church |
service timesSundays:
Life Groups: 9:15am Worship: 10:30am Wednesdays: AWANA: 6:00pm Students: 6:00pm Choir: 6:30pm |
Telephone972-937-4603
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Address1116 Brown St.
Waxahachie, TX 75165 |