Meet the Staff & Leaders of FBCEL
Pastor
Joshua Turpin
Joshua Turpin is the pastor of First Baptist Eagle Lake. Joshua most recently called Waco, TX, home, having studied at Baylor since 2012. He graduated in August of 2021 with a Masters of Divinity from Truett Seminary and a Masters of Music in Church Music. Joshua has served in multiple Baptist churches since 2013 bringing a commitment to scripture, discipleship, and community engagement to each congregation. He and his wife Brittany welcomed their first son, Elijah Paul, into the world…
Secretary
Kathy Willis
Kathy was born in Clovis, NM, 10 miles from the border of Texas. She later moved to Amarillo as a kid. Kathy was married to a Baptist pastor for 34 years until he passed away. Now Kathy enjoys spending time with her family, especially her sons and grandchildren, listening to Christian music at home, and keeping the ship running here at FBC.
Worship Leader
Clark Powers
Clark Powers is a long-time member with deep roots in Eagle Lake, where his family have been deacons in this church for generations. Clark was born in Eagle Lake, moved away for school and career, but has found his way back and now keeps himself busy being a general handy man for the church and city library, as well as helping out around town as he can. Along with his wife, Vicki, Clark always enjoys seeing his children and grandchildren.…