Leadership

David Averette came to LBC in October of 2024 as Interim Pastor.   David did not realize how much he would miss serving as a church pastor until he retired from preaching.  David was called to the church as Pastor on April of 2025.  His love for service shines in his daily commitment to seeing men, women, boys, and girls come to know Christ as Savior and Lord.  David has served as a Pastor for many years in various churches abroad.  He is joined by his beloved wife 'Dottie'.  David and Dottie have both served in public education as teachers, and as administrators.

Brian Miller came to LBC in 2008 as Organist.  He was called as Director of Music in October of 2024. Brian has served in music ministry for 30 years now.  Brian's wealth of knowledge in church music, authors, and stories behind the songs makes for an interesting conversation piece.  Brian comes from the great town of Gastonia, N.C. where he was raised most of his childhood in Temple Baptist Church.  In his free time, Brian loves traveling abroad and seeing old historic church buildings, old church organs, and old pianos.  

Michelle Harris is our Children's Ministry Director.  Michelle is a retired art teacher of 30+ years in public school education.  Michelle is a native of Franklin County and was raised in LBC.  

Jackie Ayscue is our church secretary.  She along with her family are active members of  New Sandy Creek Baptist Church, in Henderson NC.