Lebanon Baptist Church’s Staff and Leadership
Our Staff
Dr. Ray Wilkins
Dr. Ray Wilkins is the Senior Pastor at Lebanon Baptist Church. He joined the staff in February of 2001.
Dr. Wilkins is a native of Campbell, CA. He joined the Army in 1986 and served four and half years as a Paratrooper at Ft. Benning, GA and Ft. Kobbe, Panama. He is a veteran of Operation Just Cause and Desert Storm. After leaving the Army he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior in 1991.
Shortly thereafter he surrendered to full-time ministry while attending Meridian Baptist Church in Jackson, TN. He is a graduate of Union University in Jackson, TN and he attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX where he completed both a Masters and a PhD in Systematic Theology. He is married to Christie Wilkins from Scotts Hill, TN and they have four children.
Dr. Wilkins can be reached at r.wilkins@lbcfrisco.com
Austin Daniel
Austin Daniel joined Lebanon Baptist Church as Associate Pastor of Music in July of 2024.
Austin grew up in Rusk, Texas and God graciously made His salvation known to him through the guidance of his parents and the preaching and teaching he heard at First Baptist Church, Rusk. He made a public profession of faith in Jesus as Lord at the age of 10 and was baptized.
God led Austin to music ministry through opportunities to lead worship in the youth group and participation in Texas Baptist All-State Choir, and He affirmed this calling through the encouragement of other believers. He was ordained to ministry at FBC Clifton in 2010. He has a Bachelor of Music Composition from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, a Master of Music in Church Music from Baylor University and a Master of Theological Studies degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Austin’s wife, Natalie, is a music teacher and they have two children, Timothy and Lydia.
Austin can be reached at Austin.Daniel@lbcfrisco.com
HALEY STEWART
Haley Stewart is the Financial Secretary at Lebanon Baptist Church. She Joined the staff in January of 2022.
She has been a member of Lebanon Baptist Church since February of 2020. Haley is from the Kansas City, Kansas area. Her Mom led her to Christ when she was 5 years old and she was baptized at age 13. Haley is a 2015 graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology. She is married to Jake Stewart, one of our musicians, and they had their first child, Shane, in May of 2022. In her free time she loves to watch football, go fishing, make crafts, and bake delicious sweet treats.
Haley can be reached at info@lbcfrisco.com
Elders
Dr. James Wiles, Elder
Jerry Aris, Elder
Deacons
Michael Anderson, Deacon
Michael Bajema, Deacon
Wayne Nicholas, Deacon
James (Jim) Thomas, Deacon
What are Elders, Pastors, and Deacons?
Elders oversee the ministry and resources of the church. In keeping with the principles set forth in Acts 6:1–6 and 1 Pet. 5:1–4, Elders devote their time to prayer, the ministry of the Word (by teaching and encouraging sound doctrine), and shepherding God’s flock. At LBC, we refer to our staff elders as Pastors, as the New Testament seems to use the two terms interchangeably. Pastors apply the ministry of an elder to specific fields of ministry.
Deacons oversee the logistical aspects of ministry, as described in 1 Tim. 3:8–13 and Acts 6:1–7. Deacons ensure that the sick, the sorrowing, the aged, and the feebleminded receive spiritual and physical comfort. They will minister the Word of God and administer funds as needed. The duty of caring for and maintaining the church’s properties, including all accommodations for public worship, belongs to the Deacons.
Elders and Deacons are elected by the congregation. LBC is an elder-led, congregationally-ruled church. While the elders and deacons make many decisions for the church, they do so under the congregation’s authority and blessing.