Elders
Meet the spiritual leaders who shepherd our church family with wisdom, care, and dedication.
Spiritual Leadership and Oversight
Our elders are men who have been called by God and recognized by our congregation for their spiritual maturity, biblical knowledge, and heart for shepherding God's people. They provide spiritual oversight, biblical teaching, and pastoral care for our church family.
"Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, watching over them—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve."
1 Peter 5:2
Our Elders
Larry's heart for biblical teaching and discipleship was shaped early through his upbringing in Snyder, Texas, where he grew up attending First Baptist Church. He accepted Christ's gift of salvation during a Wednesday night youth meeting in 1996 and was baptized shortly after. His journey of faith deepened at Texas Tech University in Lubbock (1998-99), where he began studying the Bible in depth under the mentorship of Brady Collier. After transferring to Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, he remained deeply committed to biblical study and college ministry while earning a bachelor's degree in business and computer science.
Following his graduation in 2002, Larry returned to Lubbock to pursue a career in computer network security. He participated in a home church for several years before joining FreeWay Bible Chapel in 2008, where he became actively involved in college and career ministry. His leadership journey began when he started meeting regularly with the elders in 2010, and he was recognized as an elder in 2018.
Larry married his beloved wife Casey in 2013, and together they continue to serve God faithfully at FreeWay Bible Chapel with their three children.
Larry is passionate about helping others grow in their understanding of God's Word through his preaching and teaching in the chapel's Discipleship Intern Training Program (DITP). As a gifted teacher, he has the ability to make complex biblical truths clear and accessible.