Senior & Executive Pastor's Office

Steve McMeans

Senior Pastor

Steve has been the Pastor of IABC since July 2005. Before that, he served as Pastor of four other churches here in Texas.

 

He has been married to his wife Diane since 1984. Together they have three grown children. Macy (married to Josh), Matthew (married to Brenna) and Micah (married to books at present, working on his PhD in Ireland). He also has three of the best grandchildren in the whole world.

 

Steve graduated from Texas Tech and 3 seminaries - Dallas Theological, Southwestern and New Orleans. When he is not working or spending time with family, Steve loves to be outdoors. 

Tommy Martin

Executive Pastor

Tommy has been on staff for ten years. He is married to Mary Ann and has two grown sons, two lovely daughters-in-law and the best four grandchildren in the world!

 

Tommy and Mary Ann have been at IABC for over 30 years. Tommy's backround is technology and product design but God called him to join our church staff in 2012. He has degrees in engineering and business from Texas Tech. 

 

His favorite Bible Verse is Matthew 6:33 - Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 

 

Tommy enjoys woodworking and claims he used to be able to shoot a basketball. 

Velma Tello
Pastors / Education
Ministry Assistant

Children's Ministry (infant - 5th grade)

Brenda Loftus

Children's Minister

Brenda has served at IABC for over 22 years. She completed her undergraduate degree at Midwestern State University and has a Master's in Christian Education and Children's Ministry from Dallas Baptist University. Brenda is passionate about partnering with families to reach and teach children in such a way that they become fully developing followers of Jesus. 

 

Brenda is married to Gary and they have three grown sons, who are married, as well as eight grandchildren. She loves to spend time with her family, ride horses, and train her two yellow Labrador retrievers. 

Associate not pictured: Elizabeth Thompson

Interns not pictured: Ellie Hamilton, Kaleb McAlister, Brooke Koehl, Isabella Hill

Christian Arts Ministry

Josh Maple

Christian Arts Minister

Josh is from East Texas and has been leading worship in some capacity since he was 13. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. He has a passion for leading the church in worship and teaching the truths of scripture through songs.

 

When not at the church, Josh loves to spend time with his wife, Megan, and their dogs, Piper and Millie. He’s a huge Lord of the Rings fan and loves talking about that or music with anyone.

Angie Gallegos

Christian Arts Assistant

Mandi McDonald

Creative Content Coordinator

Jared Sanders

Interim AVL Coordinator

Christian Arts staff not pictured:  Meagan Woodard

College Ministry

Travis Bailey

College Minister

Travis has been on staff at IABC since 2016. Travis received his bachelor's degree from Howard Payne University in Biblical Studies in 2010. He also received his Master's of Arts in Theology & Ministry degree from Howard Payne University in 2020.  

 

He is a husband to his beautiful wife Carrie. Together they have three amazing daughters, Bridgette, Cassie, and Ivey.

 

He enjoys spending his free time with his family and watching Marvel movies.

Erin Brady
College Associate

Ethan Senne

College Associate

Jess Jackson

College Assistant

Davis Dugan

Holland Sharkey

Isabelle Simpson

Kohl Singleton

Adam Vilchez

Interns not pictured:  Lincoln Hoffman, Nishimwe Emeline, Michael Cano-Chavez

Women's Ministry

Karen Salvato

Women's Ministry Director

Karen received her degree from Angelo State University.  She spent many years teaching in public schools until she married her husband, Lane. They have two daughters, Sydni and Nicki. 


Karen has never left teaching behind.  Her greatest joy is to lead Bible studies and to help women find their place in God’s story.

Youth Ministry (6th - 12th grade)

Trevor Gentry

Youth Minister

Trevor has been on staff at IABC since August of 2016. He served on the College Ministry staff from 2016 until April of 2021, then was called to be the Youth Minister. He is working on a degree in Christian Ministry at Wayland Baptist University.

 

Trevor has been married to his wife, Torrey, since August of 2018 and they have a beautiful daughter, Halle Jade.

 

In his spare time Trevor enjoys CrossFit training and hanging out with his family. 

Kristen Burns
Youth Ministry Assistant

Associate not pictured: Liz Senne

Gio Etnel

Caylee Correll

Interns not pictured: Alissa Sewell 

Young Adults

Tucker Thompson
Young Adults Associate

Office Staff

Christy Smith
HR/Technology

Lauren Hearon

Office Assistant

Hannah Scott
Office Coordinator

Clover Doherty

Technology Intern

Andi Knowles
Payroll Assistant

Office Staff not pictured: Daniel Kane

Finance Staff

Christian Ormord
Finance Director

Christian started working on staff in 2020 for the College Ministry. In 2021, Christian graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Economics. He began working in the Finance Department that year.

 

Christian's wife, Amy, is studying at Texas Tech Health

Sciences Center to be an Audiologist. When not at work, he loves to be out on the tennis courts.

Florence Ann McVay
Contributions / Receivables
Assistant

Katrina Hodges

Payables/Facilities Assistant

Building Staff

Joe Nino
Facilities Coordinator

Debbie Rosales
Building Staff

Mike Hurt
Building Staff

Alma Santos

Building Staff

Building Staff not pictured:  Mark McVay, Jesus Gallegos, Clayton Spaeth, Linda Gonzales

Hospitality Staff

Christina Hughes
Hospitality Coordinator

Chelle Northcutt

Hospitality Staff

Gilbert Contreras

Hospitality Staff

Hospitality Staff not pictured:  Ashley Pierson


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