Our Staff

Our Staff

		PASTOR Chad became pastor of Airline Baptist Church in August of 2004. Chad is a native of Magee, MS. Prior to his ministry at Airline Baptist Church, Chad served as pastor of Holly Grove Baptist Church in Braxton, MS, and Lincoln Road Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. Chad received his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry from Leavell College of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in December of 2003 and completed his Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in May 2008. Chad is married to Lenora Lee Grayson, and they have two children, Annlee Ruth and Deuce.

		ASSOCIATE PASTOR On staff since June 1994, Harrell oversees the Senior Adults and Outreach programs and assists with Pastoral Ministries. Harrell has a B. A.degree in Religion and a minor in Greek from Baylor University. Harrell also has 33 hours of master level course work from Baylor in Theology and Church History. In 1982, Harrell received his Masters of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Harrell and his wife, Anne, have four children, Aimee Anne Norcross, Cecilia Guerrerro, Bo Shelton, and Murphy Shelton.

		Minister of Education & Administration Bruce Edwards came to Airline July 2006. Bruce graduated from McMurry College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Bruce is a national consultant for LifeWay Christian Resources in Creative Arts and FAITH Sunday School Evangelism. Bruce also serves on the advisory board of the Christian Creative Arts Association and is a consultant for them as well. Bruce has served on the faculty of East Texas Baptist University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has published several plays and articles for worship. Bruce is married to Judy Adkins Edwards and they have two children and five grandchildren.

		Minister to Children and Young Families Faye came to Airline Baptist in July 2005 from First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after having served as the Children's Minister there for six years. Faye also served at Woodlawn Baptist in Baton Rouge from 1993 to 1999. She received a Bachelor of General Studies from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1996 and completed her studies for a Master of Arts in Christian Education in May 2006. Faye is married to Bobby Scott, her husband of 27 years. Bobby and Faye have three children and one grand-daughter, who lives in Colorado.

		Worship Leader Jerry Elkins has been the worship leader at Airline Baptist church for the last 20 years. He was born in Vivian LA, and educated at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. He has a Masters of Arts +30. Jerry taught school and coached Golf and Tennis for Bossier and Caddo Parish schools for 35 years. Jerry loves all kinds of music and "Sings for the Lord."
Photo Coming Soon		Minister to Youth Lee came to Airline in September 2007. Lee has served in churches in Mississippi & Louisiana in the area of student ministry for over 17 years. He has also served on the state level with the LBC Youth Evangelism Celebration Planning Team since 1999 and led conferences in the area of Youth Bible Study. He is a graduate of Mississippi College (B.A. ’93) and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div ’97). He is originally from Jayess, Mississippi. Lee is married to Tammi Benson and they have 3 sons, Jeff, Bryce & Max and one daughter, Beth. His passions include being a husband & dad, hanging out with students and teaching them about Christ, and LSU Football

		Music Coordinator Ruth Shipp is the Music Coordinator for the church and also, directs the Young At Heart Senior Adult Choir. Ruth has a Bachelor of Music Education with majors in piano and voice from Louisiana State University. For over 60 years, she has served churches as organist, pianist, and minister of music. In addition, she has taught piano privately and taught music for 2 years at Airline High School. Ruth is married to Ken and has 2 sons, 1 daughter, 4 grandchildren and 1-great grandson.