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Columbus Avenue Baptist Church

1300 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX, 76701

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Leadership

Pastoral Staff

Dr. Josh Vaughan

Senior Pastor

josh.vaughan@cabcwaco.org

Dr. Paul Etter

Associate Pastor of Choral Music and 55+ Ministry

paul.etter@cabcwaco.org

Stephen Harwell

Minister to Youth

stephen.harwell@cabcwaco.org

Zach Johnigan

Minister of Discipleship & Congregational Care

zachary.johnigan@cabcwaco.org

Mark Patrick

Minister to College Students

mark.patrick@cabcwaco.org

David Villarreal

Minister of Missions & Spanish Language Minister

david.villarreal@cabcwaco.org

Michelle Witt

Minister to Children & Families

michelle.witt@cabcwaco.org

Carter Wallen

Associate Pastor of Choral Music & 55+ Ministry Assistant/IT Coordinator

carter.wallen@cabcwaco.org

Terrie Whitmire

Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor

terrie.whitmire@cabcwaco.org

Ministry Directors

Ruth Calero

Children's Development Center Assistant Director

ruth.calero@cabcwaco.org

Keith Pace

Creative Arts Director

keith.pace@cabcwaco.org

Amy Patterson

Parent's Day Out Director & Preschool Ministry Associate

amy.patterson@cabcwaco.org

Lori Reed

Children's Development Center Director

lori.reed@cabcwaco.org

Jeannie Truax

Director of Financial Services

jeannie.truax@cabcwaco.org

Jason Tucker

Facilities Director

jason.tucker@cabcwaco.org

Kari Behm

Family Avenue Ministry Assistant

kari.behm@cabcwaco.org

Other Leaders

Lauren Lykins

Receptionist/Missions Admin/College Admin

lauren.lykins@cabcwaco.org

Lisa Bone

Reception - Children's Building

lisa.bone@cabcwaco.org

Lisa Robinson

Church Pianist

Ministries

Family Avenue Ministry

Columbus Kids Ministry

Avenue Youth Ministry

Avenue College Ministry

Avenue Adult Ministries

Avenue Music & Worship Ministry

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Avenue Prayer Ministry

ColumbusU Ministry

About Columbus Avenue Baptist Church

We are a multi-generational, multi-cultural body on a mission to proclaim the good news, make disciples, and send missionaries to our city, state, and beyond. We joyfully live and lead others to a life shaped by the Bible, community, and mission.