Staff

Every member of Bellevue Baptist Church has been called to serve as a minister.

The church has asked the following persons to assist them with fullfilling its commission of spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Jerry Paulding, Pastor
	Jerry Paulding has been the Pastor of Bellevue since February, 2004. Before coming to Bellevue he served as the Pastor of four different churches in North and West Texas. Prior to ministry, Bro. Jerry worked for several years in the sales industry. He then attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he graduated in 1979. Bro. Jerry currently lives in Hurst with his wife, Misti.

Mark Moss, Administrator


Guy Landrum, Worship Leader
	Guy began serving at Bellevue in 2007. Before coming to Bellevue, he served for many years as a worship leader in churches in the Fort Worth area. Guy also works as a musician, and produces recordings in his recording studio. He graduated from UNT. He enjoys golfing and going to the beach, and lives in Fort Worth with his wife, Olga and two daughters. Guy is recovering from a recent year and a half long battle with cancer, and thanks the Lord for being with him through it all, giving God all the glory for his complete healing.

Sharon Fletcher, Financial Administrator
	Sharon began working at Bellevue in April of 2004. She grew up in Bellevue before moving to Stephenville with her husband to raise her family. Sharon resides in Hurst with her husband, Pat.

James Rankin, Student Pastor Rance & Jacqueline Greer, Student Directors
	Rance and Jacqueline Greer have been married for 18 years and are parents to two young children who are ages 3 and 8. Both were Christians when they were married but have had the privilege to see one another grow in their relationship with Jesus through almost two decades. They are both passionate about Christ and how they live for Him throughout every aspect of their lives. God has allowed them the blessing of serving Him in several states from the East coast to the Midwest to the Bible Belt, and they are very excited to be serving Him here in Hurst, Texas.
Diane Lawrence, Children's Director
	Diane received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with majors in Counseling and Religion from Dallas Baptist University, then went on to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where she received a Master’s in Christian Education, and a second Master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling, with majors in Religion. Diane has been teaching preschoolers, children, youth and young marrieds since she was 15 years old, and serving on church staffs in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. She has been serving at Bellevue since 2006. Diane works full-time as a Lead Therapist for ACH Child and Family Services serving at-risk youth and families, with the primary goal seeking to preserve families and protect children. Diane has three daughters with her late husband, and all serve with their husbands in the ministry. She has five grandchildren. God blessed Diane later in life with a wonderful husband, Richard Lawrence, M.D., and has enlarged her family with two more adult children and four more grandchildren.
Wanda Ward, Preschool Director
	Wanda Ward has been attending Bellevue for over 13 years and has spent the last several years ministering as our Preschool Director. Wanda loves children and has a passion for providing quality Christian care. She has done an excellent job with our preschool program and facilities. Wanda has a vision of each precious child under our care sitting at the feet of Jesus.
Vernenice Anderson
	Vernenice Anderson has faithfully served as our church pianist for many many years. As we exalt the name of Jesus, we and the Lord are truly blessed by the solid committment of this servant of Christ.