Senior Pastor

Bil Gebhardt:
Bil Gebhardt was born in western Pennsylvania, just north of Pittsburgh. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Pittsburgh and his ThM degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. Bil has been the senior pastor since 1986.  Bil's giftedness is in the area of teaching the Bible in a way that is fresh and culturally relevant, while being faithful to sound exposition. He is committed to making "fully functioning followers of Christ". Bil and his wife Velma have two sons, and three grandchildren.  

Associate Pastor

Brad Rine:
Brad was born in Wheeling, West Virginia. He earned his BA degree from Syracuse University and his MA in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary. Brad's heart is to see the Great Commission fulfilled in the local church and around the world. Brad and his wife, Karen, have four children.
 

email: pastorbrad@fbcnola.org

Director of Pastoral Care

Marc Henderson:
Marc was born in Jackson, Mississippi.  Marc graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Management and Accounting.  He worked for 15 years as a financial analyst and then taught 5th grade for 8 years.  Marc and his wife, Abbie, have lived in New Orleans and been a part of Fellowship Bible Church for over 20 years.

email: marc@fbcnola.org

Director of Worship and Student Ministries

Matt Sylvester:
Matt was born and raised in New Orleans.  He has grown up in Fellowship Bible Church and began playing guitar with the praise team as a teenager.  Matt's heart is to see people worship God biblically and to see youth develop a passion for the Lord.  Matt's wife Heather also grew up in Fellowship Bible Church.

email: matt@fbcnola.org

Media and Sound Technicians:
Ronnie Slone and Jason Gebhardt

Ronnie and Jason oversee the sound, lighting, video, and computers that affect our Sunday morning worship services and ministry events throughout the year.

Radio Engineer:
Jason Gebhardt

Jason edits Pastor Bil's messages and produces the programs for our radio ministry, Fellowship in the Word.

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Nursery Director:
Karen Rine

Karen coordinates all of the volunteers who lovingly and willingly serve in our nursery each Sunday morning.

Facilities Directors:
Marc & Abbie Henderson

Marc and Abbie work hard to make sure our facilities look their best.