David Bagwell, New Pastor at First Baptist Church Yantis.

 

Meet the New Pastor at
First Baptist Church Yantis

 

by: Bobby McDonald

 

First Baptist Church in Yantis has a new pastor, who began his duties on Sunday, March 21st. He is David Bagwell, a native of the Amarillo, Texas, area, but has spent the past 15 years pastoring a church in Liberal, Kansas. "It's great being back in the state of Texas, and I'm just attempting to get to know the folks in the Yantis Community," allowed Bagwell, on last Thursday morning, when we caught up with him helping make plans for the Easter Weekend.

"My family and I are really excited about working with the congregation here in East Texas and learning the area and the people," continued Bagwell.

Bagwell's family includes his wife, Lorri, and three daughters, Allison, a college student at West Texas A&M, in Canyon, Ashley, an 8th Grader,  and Amber, a 5th Grader, at Yantis School. "Ashley is already involved in softball and looking forward to playing volleyball and basketball in the fall, so we're getting settled in and ready to go to work in Yantis!" exclaimed Bagwell.

 

 

And, Bagwell stated that it would be nice to work with a smaller congregation, here in East Texas, and see about increasing membership. "In Liberal, the congregation was from 280-300 people and this congregation has about 120," expressed Bagwell. "So, it will be a challenge to see if we can't grow in both numbers and spirituality in Yantis!"

"I'm also excited about the fishing at Lake Fork and all my buddies can't wait to come visit!" allowed David. "I also enjoy golfing and being involved in the activities of my children!"

Drop by First Baptist Church in Yantis and meet David, or introduce yourself at a softball or school activity.

 

Welcome to Yantis, Bagwell Family!!!

 

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