STAFF
Meet The Team
Pastor
Dr. Don Higginbotham
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Don is a native of San Antonio, married to Sue Goerges Higginbotham, with 3 children and 5 grandchildren. Don was called to ministry as a teenager in Harlandale then educated at Texas A&I, University of Texas, Southwestern Theological Seminary, and San Francisco Theological Seminary. He served in the US Army from 1971-74, Minister of Youth and Music at Kirby and Crossroads Baptist Churches, and as Pastor of the First Baptist Churches of Pleasanton and Harlingen prior to his arrival in Fredericksburg. He enjoys traveling, playing golf, repairing golf clubs, and music.
Music/Education Minister
Gary Covin
Gary has a passion for leading God's people in worship through music. Born and raised in San Antonio, Gary surrendered his life to the ministry at the age of eleven. He received a degree in Church Music from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas and has been in the music ministry for over thirty years. He is currently serving in his second year at the First Baptist Church of Fredericksburg. He has previously served at First Baptist Bartlett, First Baptist McGregor, First Baptist Harris Creek, and First Baptist Edna. Gary and his wife, Theresa, have four children and four grandchildren.
Children/Preschool Minister
Sue Gustin
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Sue and her husband, Buzz, moved to Fredericksburg in May, 1999 and she began working in the Mom’s Day Out ministry that fall. A native Texan, she has lived in many different towns in Texas and was really excited to return to the Hill Country. After becoming a Christian as a young adult, Sue began serving as a teacher with children and has always felt a strong desire to share God’s love with children and join them on their Spiritual journey. In March 2002 she was called to serve as the Children’s minister and was licensed to the Gospel Ministry by First Baptist Church in December 2007. Sue and Buzz have a son, Chris, who lives in Denton.
Youth/Recreation Minister
Eric Odenwald
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Born in Abilene, raised in Garland, accepted the Lord at age 9, called to full time ministry when in high school, internship at Prestonwood Baptist, a graduate of Baylor U., Eric and Kate Odenwald joined us in 2005.