MINISTRY TEAM

Richard Smith
Lead Pastor

Kelly Saunders
​Children's Minister

Jarrett Maxwell
Student & Discipleship Pastor

Nathan D'Avila
​Worship Pastor

SUPPORT TEAM

Melva Sutherland
Bookkeeper

Becky Smith
Preschool Director

Ann Kurtz
Nursery Director

Richard Smith, Lead Pastor

Richard 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 eight 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.
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email: [email protected]

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Nathan D'Avila, Worship Pastor

Nathan 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 college-aged children, Ruth and Jonathan. Nathan began his ministry with us on June 1, 2020. 
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email: [email protected]

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Jarrett Maxwell, Student & Discipleship Pastor

Jarrett 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

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Kelly Saunders, Children's Minister

Kelly 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

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