Staff

Pastor

Zachary Honzell

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Bro. Honzell and his family joined us June 4th, 2023! Bro. Honzell has been in the ministry since he was 18, working as an R.A. leader.  In addition, he has served as Youth Director, Young Adult Outreach Director, and has over a decade of experience as Pastor. He has previously served Ida Baptist Church and First Baptist Point. He has a passion to reach the lost and is a community minded minister.  He enjoys sports, fishing, hunting and all things outdoors. He and Ashley have been married 16 years. They have three children: Von Wyatt (10), Lauren Elizabeth (6), and Caleb Truett (4).  




Music Director

Jeff Duplichain

Jeff and his wife Misty are long-standing members of First Baptist! Jeff has taken on the role of Music Director, officially beginning Oct. 8th, 2023. He has a great attitude and brings enthusiasm to our Worship through Music! 




Youth Director

Josh Castillo

Josh Castillo leads out Youth Department with His wife Blair, beginning their tenure in July of 2024. They are long time members of FBC Alto, Josh and Blair both work full-time at Alto ISD. 

 




Administrative Assistant

VIcki Baum

Vicki joined our Team at First Baptist at the close of Summer 2025!




Pianist

Carla Riley

Carla is one of the most talented pianists in East Texas, she just makes the piano sing! 




Church Pianist/Organist

Beth Sheridan

Beth beautifully plays the piano and organ for us, bringing a warmth to our worship with her God-given talents!




Media & Sound Technician

Rhett Black

Rhett keeps our Media and Sound needs in order, being sure that our online service offerings are clear and crisp! Rhett works for a local school and is a free-lance photographer.