Senior Pastor- D. Luke Bray
Pastor Luke was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Luke was called into the Gospel Ministry at the age of 17. He graduated from Hannibal LaGrange College in 2002 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies. Luke and his wife, Kimberly were married in 2001. After college he joined the Missouri Army National Guard and served in the 2175th Military Police Company. During his enlistment with the Army National Guard, Luke served for 14 months in Iraq and supported Jefferson Parrish Police Department during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Luke was a member of Prince Avenue Baptist Church for eight years and was called to serve as the Minister to the Students. Luke has preached and taught for over 10 years. He also served as the men’s ministry coordinator. He established a growing ministry entitled, “Beyond Valor: Knights of the Cross” This ministry was designed to enable men to serve Christ in a fresh way by engaging one another in accountability and godly encouragement. Luke authored much of the curriculum that was used and led men’s Bible studies and Ministry Seminars. He was ordained into the Gospel Ministry by Prince Avenue Baptist Church of Hannibal, Missouri in 2005. He is currently attending The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His aim is to advance the Kingdom of Christ while serving as a pastor by leading them in biblical proclamation, passionate evangelism, spiritual worship, and healthy Christian fellowship.
Associate Pastor of Worship & Music- Cameron Beckerdite
Pastor Cameron was born in Versailles, MO in 1985. Cameron graduated from Hannibal LaGrange College in 2007 with a B.A. in Biblical Studies. He began playing the piano at the age of 5, not knowing that God would eventually use this love of music, in the future, for His own glory. While he wanted to study music in his undergraduate degree, Cameron felt that he would be doing so to bring glory to himself. By the end of his years at Hannibal LaGrange College he realized that God had given him a love and desire for music for a purpose. Therefore, Cameron began studying for his Masters in Church Music, and is now in his last year of studies at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His desire is to come before God in worship, enabling the church of Christ to intentionally, expressively, accurately, genuinely and corporately bring glory to Jesus Christ.
Associate Pastor of Students- Danny Pacetti
Growing up in a Christian home, Danny learned the value of a Christ-centered family and the importance of imparting the truths of the Gospel to teens early on in their life. Throughout his studies at the University of Georgia, Danny volunteered in his church’s youth program and spent many of his summers as a camp counselor at a Christian sports camp. After receiving degrees in Economics and Risk Management, he moved to Charleston, South Carolina, where he worked as a manager at Zaxby’s. After surrendering to God’s call to ministry, Danny moved to Louisville to begin seminary and has been attending JTown Baptist since January 2005. Danny’s goal with the students at JTown Baptist is to see them grow into mature and devoted disciples of Christ with a thoroughly Christ-centered view of their world and their place in it.