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Our Staff

Dr. James W. Doremus III - Pastor

I am originally from Mississippi.  Janet and I have been married 32 years.  We are blessed with two sons, two daughters –in-laws, one granddaughter, and one Labrador Retriever.  Janet is employed as a nurse as well as pursuing her master’s degree in nursing.  We moved to Houston in 2004 having previously lived in Colorado, Texas, Florida, and Mississippi. 

    Hobbies: running, cycling, and the outdoors
    Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings Trilogy
    Favorite Vacation: Anytime we go skiing as a family
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Larry Mayberry- Student pastor

I am a PK (pastor’s kid) from a small town south of Houston called East Bernard. I have lived in Montana and all three major cities in Texas. I am a recent graduate of Houston Baptist University and am attending seminary at Southwester Baptist Theological Seminary. I am married to Lindsey and we love to watch movies, hang out with friends and travel.

My favorite movie is just about anything funny and the Bourne Trilogy. I love watching Seinfeld re-runs and Lost and Heroes when the writers aren’t striking. I love to travel and have been to 24 states and 8 countries, most recently Guatemala.

Because of my living arrangements in Texas throughout my life I am a San Antonio Spurs, Houston Astros and Dallas Cowboys fan. When they’re on, I’m watchin’!
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Ryan  Beasley- worship leader

I am a native Houstonian.  I graduated with a major in Vocal Music and a major in Business Management from Houston Baptist University.  Music has been a huge part of my life since I was just a wee lad. 

I can play several instruments but my main concentration is singing.  My wife, Lea (pronounced ‘lay-uh’, like Princess Leia  from Star Wars), is also a singer songwriter, so I guess you could say we have a very ‘harmonious’ marriage!  We love hanging out with friends and family, watching movies, and leading worship together.

Some of my hobbies include: audio production, computers, and paintball

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   SUE WENDT - OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Born and raised in Lubbock, Texas, I grew up going to First Baptist Church.  I moved to Houston in 1979. My husband, Beau and I met and married at Second Baptist Church, Houston, 15 years ago. 

We are a blended family. He has a daughter Amy, 25.  I have twin sons, Josh and Justin, 25, a daughter, April, 22, and a son, Matt, 19. We love all animals. 

At present, we have 3 turtles, 6 cats, and 2 dogs who have all adopted us.  Obviously, there is never a dull moment at our house....which just proves to us that God has a great sense of humor!
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  Jan  Laatsch- financial records

I have been employed by Memorial Drive Baptist Church since May, 2003. I have lived in Houston since 1978. I enjoy travel, art, and reading.

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