SENIOR 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.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT &
INTERIM STUDENT MINISTER: CELESTE SCHAEFER
Celeste has been a member of First Baptist Church of Bandera since 2013. She joined the staff in 2022, and in addition to working in the church office, she volunteers with the family ministries. Celeste and Quincy have five daughters and love making Bandera their home.