About Us
We are an Independent Baptist church. We are self-governing and guided by God’s Word in all matters of faith and practice. Our worship and conduct are conservative, reflecting our commitment to honoring and glorifying God in all we do.
Bible Preaching
Our primary approach to preaching and teaching is systematic, verse-by-verse study through books of the Bible. We firmly believe that the Word of God alone holds life-changing power. Therefore, we carefully work through Scripture to understand each passage in its proper context and meaning. Over time, this method of expository preaching/teaching allows us to faithfully teach the whole counsel of God. We believe that every word of Scripture is important and deserves our full attention (2 Timothy 3:16). God’s Word makes all the difference.
Our Pastor
JOSH HOWINGTON
Pastor Josh Howington and his wife, Leah, were both raised in Livingston, Louisiana. He is one of nine children, and she is the youngest of five. Their story began through the ministry of Mrs. Leah’s father, Bro. Rusty Silvertooth, who was called to pastor a church in Livingston — the very church Josh’s family attended. Through that connection, they met as children and quickly became childhood sweethearts.
Pastor Josh was blessed to be raised in a Christian home and came to know Christ as his Savior at the age of 12. Later that same year that he was saved, he surrendered to the Lord’s call to preach. After high school, Pastor Josh served for four years as an assistant pastor and music leader at Central Baptist Church in Patterson, Louisiana, while earning his Bachelor’s degree in Business from Louisiana State University. In 2018, they were married, and the Lord has since blessed their family with two children, Judah and Julianna — with a set of twins expected in November. In May 2021, following much prayer, godly counsel, and a clear sense of God’s leading, the Howingtons moved to Kilgore and Bro. Josh was voted in as pastor.
A Christ Centered Church
We preach the gospel of Jesus Christ. We do not preach ourselves but our Savior. His virgin birth, sinless life, substitutionary death, and miraculous resurrection.
An Evangelistic Church
We maintain the goal of reaching the world with the good news of the Gospel. We do this through missions, personal evangelism, and various outreach ministries.
A Bible Believing Church
We believe in the verbal inspiration and authority of the Scriptures. We believe the Scriptures reveal God, the fall of man, the way of salvation, and God's plan and purpose in the age.