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Thank you for visiting our website! Deer Park First Baptist Church is a church that believes in encouraging all people to pursue a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Join us for worship each Sunday morning at 8:00 a.m. & 10:45 a.m.

We also have Bible Studies for all ages as well as many ministry opportunities. We want to help you and your family in any way we can.

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             Pastor

Dale came to DPFBC in November of 2001 from Northern Virginia to serve as Senior Pastor. He has been in the ministry for 28 years. Dale graduated from East Texas Baptist University in 1984 and from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1988. He also received an earned Doctorate from Southwestern in 2004. Dale and his wife Jennifer have been married for 26 years and have two daughters, Christen (18) and Caitlyn (14). He loves cycling, snow skiing and hunting. Dale's favorite Bible verse is Exodus 19:4.

These are just a few of his favorites:
Restaurants: Pappadeauxs; Pappacitas and Pappa...anything!
Food: Seafood (Chinese food while in China!)
Sports Teams: Houston Texans; Gonzaga Bulldogs (BASKETBALL)
Musical Artists: David Crowder Band
Book read in past year: The Challenge of Jesus, N.T. Wright; The Shack, William Young; The Word and Power Church, Doug Bannister

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   Associate Pastor

Steve came to DPFBC in January of 2003 from St. Louis to serve as Associate Pastor after working in student ministry for over 20 years. . He graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University, with a business degree and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary with a master’s degree. Steve married his high school sweet heart, Lynn, and they have three adult children Stephen, Joshua and Sarah.  He likes cycling, photography, hiking and camping. He also loves missions and has a heart for Russia. Steve's favorite Bible verse is Psalms 1.

These are just a few of his favorites:
Restaurants: Tony Mandolas Gulf Coast Kitchen; Buffalo Wild Wings
Food: Seafood
Sports Teams: St. Louis Cardinals; Tour De France
Musical Artists: David Crowder Band; U2; Robin Mark
Book read in past year: The  Challenge of Jesus, by N T Wright,  Crime and Punishment, by Fyodor Dostoevsk; Waking the Dead, by John Eldredge; Russka, The Novel of Russia, Edward Rutherfurd

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   Worship Minister

 

 

 

 

 

   Student Minister

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Associate

Student Minister

 

 

 

 Children's Ministry

     Coordinator

 

 

        Preschool

       Coordinator

 

Bryan recently became DPFBC's Worship Minister (on a part-time basis) and he serves as the director of orchestras at Clear Lake High School. Bryan, a native of Wichita Falls, Texas, is a graduate of Sam Houston State University where he was a member of the Symphony Orchestra, University Chorale and Symphonic Choir. Bryan and his wife Anita, have three beautiful children, Brendon (8), Braden (6) and Brynlee (2).

Bryan's favorite Bible verse is Psalm 150.

These are just a few of his favorites:
Restaurants: Road House and Red Lobster
Food: Steak and Seafood
Musical Artists: Chicago Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Chris Tomlin, Martina McBride, Mercy Me, Barbara Mandrell, Jeff & Sheri Easter
Interest: Traveling, teaching, working with children and spending time with his family.

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Josh came to DPFBC in May of 2006 to serve as the Student Pastor! He is a graduate of William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi! He has a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Recreation. He loved school so much he took the seven-year plan that should have taken four! Josh and his wife Stephanie have been married since July 2004. They have the coolest little princess who was delivered shortly after Hurricane Katrina on September 1, 2005 in Jackson, Mississippi.

Josh loves missions! He believes missions are the fuel for the bride of Christ! His hearts desire is for teenagers to fall in love with Jesus and fall in love with people! He life verses range from Matthew 22-28 and Psalm 67!

Random facts about the Arnett’s:

Casting Crowns sang in their wedding! (well Mark Hall  did, its  her old youth pastor)

Josh played college basketball! JCJC!

Josh HATES Fennell! (It’s a spice bluh!)

Abby is a princess! Well her Heavenly Father is the Kings of Kings!

Steph could be the greatest cook ever! No seriously!

Steph is a graduate of THE University of Florida! (for those of you who have never had a conversation with her)

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Justin came to DPFBC in June of this year from Laurel, MS to serve as the Associate Student Pastor.  He has been in the ministry for 4 years.  He is transferring to HBU to finish his undergrad as he serves here.  He is not married, but has a wonderful family back home.  He is most proud of his nephew, Bryson(3) and niece, Brenna Kate(born June 8).  He enjoys golfing, fishing, water sports, and basketball.  His favorite Bible verse is Psalm 14:2, “The Lord looks down from heaven, upon the children of men, to see if there are any who understand Him, who seek Him.”

These are a few of his favorites:

Restaurants:  The Hamburger House in Mize, MS; Charlie’s Catfish in Ellisville, MS

Food:  anything fried (especially pork chops)

Sports Teams:  L.A. Lakers, New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Braves

Musical Artist:  Jimmy Needham, Shane&Shane, Lecrae

Book Read in past year:  “The Gift of Forgiveness,” by Charles Stanley

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Melinda became Children’s Ministry Coordinator in January 2009.  Melinda grew up in the Sagemont area of Houston and attended

Texas A & M University. Melinda and her husband David have been married since March 1995.  They have four children Claire, Clay, Blake and Dylan.  She loves fishing, photography and shopping.  Her favorite Bible verse is Psalm 23. 

These are a few of her favorites:

Restaurants: Papadeauxs,

Food:  chocolate

Sports Team:  any team that her boys are on

Musical Artists:  Natalie Grant, Chris Tomlin

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Kathryn Raffetto is the Preschool Coordinator.  She has been a member of First Baptist Deer Park for 25 years and has worked in some capacity of the preschool area for over 10 years.  Kathryn and her husband Bill have been married for 35 years.  They have two grown children - David, married to Shannon and expecting their first child in November, and Mary Kate, engaged to Zac and planning a wedding in June 2010.  Kathryn enjoys going to sporting events with her family.

These are a few of her favorites:

Restaurant: Grand Lux Cafe

Sports Teams: UH Cougars, UT Longhorns, and San Jacinto Ravens.

Bible verse: Psalm 103

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