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Staff

And He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ... Ephesians 4:11-12

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Mike Vasquez - Senior Pastor

mike.vasquez@fbchondo.org

Pastor Mike originally joined the ministry staff of FBC Hondo in June of 2012 as Youth Pastor, and in April of 2017, became Senior Pastor.


Before coming to Hondo, Mike served as a Youth Intern at Cowboy Fellowship in Pleasanton, Texas where he met Bethany Wood, who was serving as a Children's Intern that summer. They began dating immediately after that summer and were married in March of 2013. Their family, Mike's greatest treasure, has grown to include three children, Elliana, Levi, and Elijah.


Mike holds a degree in Biblical/Theological Studies from The Baptist University of the Americas in San Antonio. When Mike is not pastoring, you'll likely find him just spending quality time with his family, which includes two rambunctious dogs.


In 2024, Mike hopes that he and fellow members of First Baptist Hondo will grow in knowledge of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. He would also love to see our love for God and man move us to worship, love and serve in sacrificial ways.


A few of Mike's Favorites:

Hobbies: Playing Basketball

Food: Shrimp Alfredo, Mac & Cheese and Chili Cheese Dogs

Beverages: Vanilla Latte (1/2 sweet) and Orange Soda with Peanut M&Ms

Christian Bands: Casting Crowns, Skillet, 4Him, Steven Curtis Chapman, Ginny Owens, Anthem Lights...

Podcast: Knowing Faith

Katie Hays - Youth Director

youth@fbchondo.org

Katie stepped into the position of FBC Youth Director in 2020.

She grew up in Llano, Texas and was attending Baylor on a track scholarship when she met her future husband one weekend at the wedding of mutual friends. Since he was attending medical school at UT Houston, she soon transferred to Houston Baptist to be nearer to him. Rob & Katie married in 2002 and she put her degree in Elementary Education to good use while teaching Kindergarten before they moved to Hondo in November of 2015. Daughters Emily & Zoe attend school at D'Hanis ISD and the Hays Family is happily enjoying their recently completed new home in D'Hanis.


A few of Katie's Favorites:

Hobbies: Crafting, Makeup Art

Food: Mexican

Beverage: Coke

Podcast: Knowing Faith

Author: Philippa Gregory


Madison Rush - Children's Minister

madison.rush@fbchondo.org

"Madi" joined the FBC Family in October 2022 as our Children's Minister. She grew up as a PK (Pastor's Kid) in Pleasanton, Texas and visited FBC Hondo many times as a child since her grandparents (Les & Margaret Chaney) were active members here. Madi is a 2021 graduate of Howard Payne University and holds a degree in Christian Studies. She has served at multiple summer camps throughout Texas, including a couple of our favorites, Alto Frio and Camp Zephyr.


A few of Madi's favorites:

Food: Italian (Or really, any pasta)

Beverage: Sweet Tea

Christian Artist/Band: SEU Worship

Book: Get Out Of Your Head by Jennie Allen

Podcast: For The Girl

Marilou Leis - Administrative Assistant

marilou.leis@fbchondo.org

Marilou has been the our Administrative Assistant for almost 20 years. A California native, she graduated from Whittier College with a degree in English and a Minor in Psychology. When she moved to Texas in 1988, she worked in the Aviation Industry at the San Antonio Airport before joining the FBC Hondo staff in 2004.


A few of Marilou's Favorites:

Food: Authentic Mexican Food

Beverage: Coke Zero

Band: The Eagles

Author: David Baldacci

Podcast: Life, Liberty and Levin

Dwayne Haynie - Facilities Maintenance Supervisor

maintenance@fbchondo.org

Dwayne was spending so much of his volunteer time in 2022 remodeling, repairing and restoring things at the church, we decided to make him an official member of the FBC Hondo staff. The wealth of construction knowledge and experience Dwayne has is his tool belt has proven to be a huge blessing to us all. Along with keeping things in working order on our campus, he loves God and people well and invests himself in discipling others. Dwayne and Carolyn moved to Hondo in 2014 from Tilden, TX. You'll find it nearly impossible to visit FBC Hondo and not be greeted and remembered by Dwayne.