PASTOR: CHRIS MCLAIN
Chris became the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of Bandera in 2020. He previously served as Pastor of First Baptist Church of Crowell, Texas and holds degrees from Truett Theological Seminary at Baylor University, Texas Tech University, and Vernon College. Originally from Vernon, Texas, Pastor Chris and his wife Jessy have one son, Robert.

TEACHING & WORSHIP PASTOR: GARY MANNING
Dr. Gary Manning joined First Baptist Church of Bandera in 2012 after retiring from Wayland Baptist University, where he taught Religion and Religious Education courses for 32 years. He is a graduate of Howard Payne University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Natives of San Antonio, Gary and his wife, Paulette, are beloved members of First Baptist Church.

INTERIM YOUTH PASTOR : JENNA DECKERT
Jenna has served as the Interim Youth Pastor of First Baptist Church of Bandera since 2020. While serving the church, she is also pursuing a dual-degree program from Wayland Baptist University through the San Antonio campus. Jenna and her husband, Chris, have one daughter, Emmalyn.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT:  RONI KIBBY
Roni joined the staff of First Baptist Church in 2021. Prior to retiring to Bandera in 2014, Roni worked as an Administrative Assistant in the oil and gas and medical industry in the Houston area for over 40 years and served in the U.S. Army Reserves for four years. Roni and her husband, Marty, have been married for 37 years.