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Dr. Bill Anderson, Interim Pastor
Dr. Anderson is a graduate of Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. In 2002 he retired from Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater, FL, where he served as senior pastor for 27 years. Dr. Anderson currently resides in Grapevine, TX, with his wife of 52 years—Addie Anderson. On returning to Texas—Bill’s home state, Bill has acted as interim pastor of First Baptist Churches of Euless, Wichita Falls, Dallas, and Sulphur Springs. Bill enjoys spending time with his 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and four children who are all in the ministry of Christ. His other interests include speaking engagements, travel, reading, carpentry, and taking long walks. His first book—Rapture, Sure—But, When?—was published in 2003.
Dr. Robert Vaughan, Executive Pastor of Administration
Robert joined the staff of FBC Grapevine in March of 2010. He gives oversight to church business office, finances and a variety of special projects. He previously served as a church administrator in Arkansas, and taught Church Administration at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth.
Robert enjoys restoring old pickup trucks and telephones,as well as trout fishing. Robert and his wife Ava have three children.
Mark Matthews, Executive Pastor of Ministries.
Mark joined the staff of FBC Grapevine in June of 2011. He provides leadership to our ministerial staff, as well as overseeing missions, evangelism, interns, and first touch ministries. He previously served in the adult education ministries of several churches in Texas and was a Corporate Sales Trainer for The Zig Ziglar Corporation prior to joining the 1st Grapevine staff. Mark holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Education and a Masters of Science degree in Education from Baylor University. He and his wife Gena have been blessed with two incredible children, Brittney Grace and Joshua.
Mark is passionate about LEADING God’s church, PREACHING God’s word, and BUILDING UP God’s people. He enjoys playing any and all sports, enjoying a cup of Komodo blend Starbucks with his beautiful wife, spending time with his incredible kids, and watching the Dallas Cowboys regain their Superbowl glory!
Sean Paul, Worship Pastor
Sean joined the staff at FBC Grapevine in the fall of 2010 after serving churches in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Music from Oklahoma Baptist University, and a Masters of Music from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Kristi have five children, Brady, Carter, Taylor, Kennedy and Sena. Sean is passionate about creating a worship environment in which God's people can meet with and be changed by Him.
D'Ann Laywell, Minister of Childhood Education
D'Ann administrates the preschool and children's education ministries, including Sunday school, and AWANA. This ministry also offers opportunities to families through Moms in Action, The Learning Tree Christian Preschool, Parents Night Out, and child care for adult Bible studies throughout the week.
D'Ann has been in children’s ministry for fifteen years. She has degrees from Texas A&M and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. D'Ann is currently taking studies at Southwestern toward a Doctor of Ministries degree in Education.
D’Ann and her husband, Paul have two children, Carly and Alex. D'Ann loves the Lord and the blessings that comes from working with children. Email D'Ann>>
Bryan Anderson, Minister to Recreation and Men's Ministry
Bryan Anderson is the Minister of Recreation and Men's Ministries at FBC Grapevine. He is responsible for the recreation programs for all age groups, such as Upward Basketball, Cheer and Soccer, adult leagues for volleyball, softball, and even fantasy football. He also administrates the FBC recreation facilities.
Bryan served as a Recreational Therapist before attending Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he obtained a dual Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling and Christian Education.
Bryan was born in Victoria, Texas, where he graduated from Edna High School. Bryan attended the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, receiving degrees in Religion and Recreational Therapy. Bryan married his college sweetheart, Stephanie in 1992. He and Stephanie have a beautiful daughter, Sicily, and a handsome son Elias. Bryan and his family reside in Flower Mound.
"I enjoy playing the electric guitar (way too loud), PS2-NCAA and Madden (way too much), and spending time in the great outdoors with friends and family." Email Bryan>>
Frank Roberson, Singles Ministry Coordinator
Frank was born in Fort Worth Texas. He is a graduate of Richland High School, Tarrant County Junior College, Dallas Baptist University, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Frank has Master’s Degrees from Southwestern in Christian Education and Marriage and Family Counseling. Besides leading the singles ministry, Frank is a licensed professional counselor who does individual and family counseling and directs the Life Enrichment Center. Frank has been on staff at First Baptist Grapevine since August 2005, after having been in the construction industry for 27 years.
Frank and his wife, Jodi, have three grown children, Danica, Dann, and Matt and grandchildren Avery, Maegan, and Gabe. Jodi is also an active part of the Singles Ministry. In his spare time Frank loves to watch Dallas Cowboys Football and NASCAR Racing. He also enjoys working out, water and snow skiing. His passion for ministry is helping singles discover and grow their relationship to God along with helping singles realize their giftedness and using their giftedness within the life of the church. Email Frank>>
Major Speights, Minister to Senior Adults
Major serves FBC Grapevine as Minister to Senior Adults. He was called by the church to provide a balanced program of ministry to all senior adults through church program organizations and special projects, and to work with the senior pastor in meeting the spiritual and other needs of this age group. He and his wife, LaRue, teach an adult co-ed Sunday School class, and Major leads a Wednesday night prayer group. They had been members of FBC Grapevine for over three years before the church asked him to accept this position.
Major is a graduate of Mississippi College, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and did a year of graduate work in Biblical Studies at Baylor University. He began his ministry in 1959 as a youth minister, was ordained in 1960, and served as an associate pastor, pastor, and interim pastor in Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana until he retired in 2003 and moved to Texas to be near children and grandchildren. All of these places of service provided great experiences, but the highlight of Major's ministry was being pastor of First Baptist Church, LaPlace, LA for twenty-eight years. LaRue is a graduate of Judson College in Marion, AL, and received her Masters in English Literature from Southeastern Louisiana University. She taught high school senior English for more than thirty years, in addition to being a pastor's wife and mother.
The Speights have three children; Stephen, Stephanie, and Jennifer. Then there are those wonderful grandchildren; Luke, Sara, Zoe, Ian, and Dylan. Email Major>>
Ryan Goodman, Minister of Preteens
Ryan has served First Baptist Church, Grapevine since June 2008. Ryan became a Christian as a young boy and was called to full-time Christian service through working with children and helping them to seek God’s direction and purpose in their lives. Ryan grew up in Oklahoma and graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a dual degree in Applied Ministry with an emphasis in Children’s Ministry and Bible. Ryan also holds a Master of Arts with an emphasis in Children’s Ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. In the fall of 2003 while at OBU, Ryan met his wife, Barbara, who faithfully and joyfully serves with him in his ministry to Preschoolers and Children. Ryan and Barbara have one son, James and they reside in Euless. He has worked with children through various ministries since 2000 in preparation for his ministry. Ryan’s vision for Children’s Ministry is to reach and teach children and equip their families in ways that will give them the greatest possible opportunity to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Ryan builds his philosophy for Children’s Ministry from Deuteronomy 6:4-9, “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.”
Matt Poe, Student Minister
Matt graduated from Hardin-Simmons in 2001 with a BBS in Church Ministry, an emphasis on Youth Ministry, and a Minor in Psycholgy. He continued his education at Truett Seminary at Baylor University and then on to Southwestern Seminary. At 34, Matt has an excitable passion for the local church. He is the son of a Pastor and has served in the ministry for 15 1/2 years. During that time, he has lead as a student pastor and as teaching and small groups pastor.
Matt is married to his amazing wife, Brittney. They have two beautiful / crazy little boys, Quinn and Nash. "ThePoeFam" enjoys doing just about everything together in the evenings and on Fridays. It is safe to say that there is quite a bit of wrestling going on in the house, but mommy does not participate. To go along with all of the wrestling, Matt enjoys playing, soccer, basketball, golf and football. He is also a graphic design GEEK.
As the Student Pastor at FBCG, Matt's number one desire is to see students and their families become unique disciples of Jesus Christ, just as GOD designed them to be. In this, it is his belief that they will then naturally "BE" the teachings of Jesus Christ and ELEVATE OTHERS.
Scott Anthony, Director of Media and Communications
Scott is responsible for a variety of the behind the scenes ministries at FBC Grapevine, including publications, the church website and audio and video technologies. Scott spent 17 years traveling the country working for various evanglistic teams and christian concert artists. He has worked extensively with Dr. Billy Graham, Bailey Smith, Bill Gaither, Dino Kartsonakis and others. Those travels took him to 48 states and 10 countries. He began serving in full time church ministry in 1994 and served churches in Michigan and Texas before coming to FBC Grapevine in 2009. He and his wife Marci have three amazing children and a really spoiled dog.