LEADERSHIP

Peyton serves as the minister to students and college/young adults. He is Bellaire born and raised. He holds a Masters of Divinity from SWBTS. Peyton and his wife Katelyn have two boys and a daughter on the way.

Wayne serves as our Director of Security at Bellaire.  As a retired Bossier City police officer,  he brings many years of experience in public safety, risk assessment and prevention, safety planning and emergency response. He is committed to helping make Bellaire a safe and welcoming place for everyone who worships, serves, and visits.

Casey serves as our Director of Connections and Education. She loves helping people find meaningful connections within the church and grow in their faith. Casey joined the Bellaire staff in January 2015 and spent ten years serving as the Preschool and Children’s Minister before transitioning into her current role. Before entering full-time ministry, she taught middle school math for five years. Casey has a passion for helping people feel welcomed, find their place in the church, and take their next steps in their walk with Christ. Outside of ministry, she loves spending time with her husband and their two boys, who keep life busy with plenty of evenings at the baseball fields. When she isn’t cheering on her boys, Casey enjoys doing Pilates and spending time with her family.

Amanda serves as the Director of Bellaire Learning Center. She oversees the daily operations, staff, children, and families of the center. She joined Bellaire  in 2015 and returned as staff in 2021, bringing a background in Early Childhood and has many years of experience working with children and families. Amanda loves serving others and creating a place where children, families, and staff feel loved, supported, and encouraged. She especially enjoys helping children grow and making a positive difference in the lives of families. Outside of church, Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband Scott and three girls, making memories, and photography.

Allie serves as the Senior Assistant to the Pastor and is grateful for the opportunity to serve the church she has called home since childhood. She officially joined the staff in 2024 after graduating from LSU Shreveport, making her role at Bellaire especially meaningful. Allie loves getting to know people, building meaningful relationships, and finding ways to serve others. Outside of church, she enjoys traveling, trying new recipes, and spending time with family and friends.

Jill  serves as our Children’s Ministry Director, bringing over 15 years of experience and a deep passion for helping children grow in their faith. She believes every child is created with purpose, deeply loved by God, and uniquely made by Him, as we are reminded in Ephesians 2:10. Jill considers it a blessing to invest in the next generation and help children build a strong foundation in Christ. Outside of ministry, Jill loves spending time with her husband and their two daughters. Family is one of her greatest blessings, and she treasures making memories together.

Pilar serves as our Business Manager, overseeing finances and helping with the day-to-day business needs of Bellaire. Her heart is to support those serving in our ministries by helping things run smoothly and caring for the resources entrusted to our church. She joined the staff in 2005 and has served as Business Manager since 2020. Originally from Madrid, Spain, Pilar holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from universities in Madrid. She and her husband, Jeff, have two beautiful granddaughters, three cats and a dog. Outside of work, Pilar enjoys watching tennis, cheering on Spain’s national soccer team, and watching British mysteries.

Erin serves as our Preschool Ministry and Childcare Coordinator at Bellaire. She has been a member of Bellaire since 1999 and finds great joy in helping our littles come to know God and grow in their relationship with Him.

Billy-Ray serves as our Lead Custodian and has been a beloved part of the Bellaire team for 14 years. Known for his joyful presence and outgoing personality, he helps keep our church clean, welcoming, and ready for ministry. He has been married to his wife Joann for six years. Billy-Ray brings care and warmth to the people and places he serves.

Bridgett serves as our Communications Director, helping the church spread the gospel, connect to the community, and share information about Bellaire all through social media. Bridgett joined our staff in 2014, bringing a background in animation and visual effects, video and photo editing. She surrendered her life to the ministry when she was 14 years old and has served on the media team at Grawood Baptist Church in the past. Outside of church, Bridgett enjoys cooking, playing video games, gardening and watching movies  She is also the Director of Bellaire Wushu Academy where she teaches young children the ancient Chinese art of Kung Fu.  

Fitness Center Manager

Angie Walker serves as our Fitness Center Manager, bringing a bubbly personality and plenty of pizazz to everything she does. She holds a bachelor’s degree in science and psychology from NLU. A true people person, Angie loves connecting with others and making everyone feel welcome. Her warmth and enthusiasm help make the fitness center a place to build friendships while staying active. Outside of work, Angie loves kayaking and playing pickleball with her husband, Mark, and spending time with their grandbaby.

Debbie serves as Executive Assistant to the Pastor on a part-time basis, assisting the Pastor in business and office management. Debbie has been employed at Bellaire since October, 2020.  She has been a Bible study teacher for over 20 years at Bellaire and loves her ladies in her small group.  She has two adult sons and one daughter-in-law and grands and great-grands.  Her passion is LSU football and loves yelling at her TV when they aren’t playing well.