Who We Are

Who We Are

Leesville Baptist Church is a thriving country church with vibrant worship, Bible-based expository preaching, a large youth and children’s ministry, and active community outreach.

We believe that growth happens when we do life together.

At Leesville, we do life together in multiple different ways. Corporately, we meet on Sunday mornings to study God’s Word and worship. Throughout the week, we have several Family Groups that meet for fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. Additionally, we have been blessed with a large and lively youth ministry, with youth events taking place on both Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings. Through these discipleship and accountability relationships, we equip and encourage one another to grow in our personal faith and become witnesses of that faith in our community and beyond.

Our Beliefs

Events

LBC Leadership

Brent Riddle

PASTOR
Bro. Brent Riddle officially accepted the call to Pastor Leesville Baptist church June 1st, 2025 after having served with his family in pastoral ministry in Conroe, Texas. Brent holds a Master of Divinity degree in Pastoral Ministries from Liberty University Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor’s in Mathematics Education from East Central University. He has served in the role of pastor for Texas churches in both Bowie and Montgomery County, and internationally in Manitoba, Canada. Brent and his wife Abbie are Blessed with 10 children. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, all sports, everything outdoors, and reading. One of his favorite Scripture passages is Romans 5:8 - “God demonstrated His love for us, in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!” For Brent, Christians will never have to doubt God’s love for them because God has showed us how much He will always love us through what Christ did for us!
Brena Burgan

CHILDREN & YOUTH
Brena Burgan began serving as Children’s Minister at LBC in May 2014, and took on the additional role of Youth Minister two years later. Brena holds a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from Stephen F. Austin (2001), and a Master of Science in Horticulture (2002) from Texas A&M (Whoop!). She and her husband Kevin are raising two Jesus-loving boys on a ranch north of Clarksville, and get to live right across the road from her parents! Brena loves to do anything if family and friends are involved, but especially enjoys reading, cooking, working cows, gardening, fishing, and riding around the ranch on her mule. Her favorite verse is James 1:2-4, and she often reminds others that you can’t skip past that ‘Consider it pure joy’ part!
Kiley Miller

WORSHIP LEADER
Kiley Miller’s home away home has always been on the Leesville Worship Team. Her mom served as the Worship Leader for 44 years and in 2025 Kiley said YES to God when the opportunity to go “ALL IN” as her mom’s replacement was His calling for her! Included in our very talented Worship Team is her brother and two daughters. We fully expect her son to be joining them soon! Kiley is married and together, they serve Leesville’s Children and Youth Ministries. Kiley also serves our local schools as a teacher and never hesitates to jump head first into anything her family and friends are doing.
Melanie Lawrence

FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Melanie came to Leesville in 2023, and did not hesitate to jump head first into the life and services of our church! In addition to managing the finances of at Leesville, Melanie along with her husband serve in the Children’s Ministry.
Debbie Janeway

HOSPITALITY MINISTRY
Debbie Janeway came to Leesville in 1981, and since that time she has served as a Sunday School teacher, former pastor’s secretary, and the treasurer. For many years, she and her husband Bill have served LBC through hospitality and the kitchen. Debbie and Bill Janeway have been married for 50 years, and are blessed with 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
LBC DEACONS

Ross Eason
Skylar Miller
The church has nominated men to serve in the role of deacon and they are currently prayerfully going through a process that will lead to ordination of those who are willing, qualified, and willing.