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Faces of the Faithful

A guide to celebrate—and pray—for those standing on the frontlines of the faith

Kason Branch

Age: 44 Spouse/Children: Shanea/Owen & Kayden Grace

Total Ministry Years: 12

Church: Senior Pastor, Creekstone Church, North Richland Hills

Years at Current Church: 6 years

What’s something you’ve been able to celebrate at your church recently?
We recently finished a strong season of mentorship at our local high school, which actually completes year three! We have nearly 50 young men in the program and celebrate as nine are graduating high school this year! We’ve also purchased our first facility in the North Richland Hills area through a partnership with the Southern Baptists of Texas Foundation. It’s a real game changer for us! As such, we’ve been able to canvas our local neighborhood several times this past spring going door-to-door doing evangelism and praying for our neighbors. God is moving!

How can other SBTC churches be praying for you?
Pray for God’s protective hand to be with us as we seek to reach the harvest!

Frank Pacheco

Age: 52 Spouse: Petra

Total Ministry Years: 25

Church: Pastor, Primera Iglesia Hispana, Fort Worth

Years at Current Church: 15 years

What’s one thing you want to see God do specifically in your church this year?
We want to see everyone get involved in sharing the good news of salvation.

What’s one lesson you’ve learned to this point of your ministry you know you’ll never forget?
I have been called to ministry by God, therefore I trust in Him in everything.

Lakan Mariano

Age: 67 Spouse/Children: Kim (deceased)/Micah, Joshua & Rachel

Total Ministry Years: 34

Church: College Hills Baptist Church, San Angelo

Years at Current Church: 34 years

What’s something you’ve been able to celebrate at your church recently?
Being in the same church for over 30 years has allowed me to see the ripple effects of discipleship over several spiritual generations. It has also been a joy to see the leadership of College Hills, especially the elders and the Bible teachers, to be biblically sound in their teaching and conduct of life and leadership in the church.

How can other SBTC churches be praying for you?
I covet the prayers of my brothers and sisters as College Hills prepares to transition to new leadership.