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JAKE MAXWELL

Senior Pastor

 

Jake Maxwell, a native Texan joined our team in August 2018. Previously, Jake was a pastor in Virginia. He previously studied at Truett Seminary, Ouachita Baptist and is currently a doctoral student at TCU's Brite Divinity. His spouse, Allison is a photographer. They have two daughters and a dog. Jake enjoys coffee, dry humor, riding bikes and running.
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BEN HiNKIE

Interim Director of  Worship and Music

 

Ben is originally from Tyler, TX and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music from Abilene Christian University before teaching middle school choir in Abilene ISD. He is currently finishing his master’s degree in choral conducting at Texas Tech. Most of his Saturdays are spent watching soccer, baking, or spending time outside. Ben is pictured here with his girlfriend, Mykel, also a graduate student at Tech. Ben says, "I am excited for the opportunity to join the Second Baptist team and join you for worship!"
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SHERYL GALLARNEAU

Pastor - Children, Youth and Families

 

Sheryl Gallarneau has been an active member of Second B since 2001.  Before joining our staff, she was a classroom teacher for 18 years in Lubbock ISD and Lubbock-Cooper ISD.  She is married to Chris Gallarneau, who works in healthcare management. She and Chris both graduated from Texas Tech University, and have three boys, Evan, Zachary, and Mason.  Sheryl is also the director of 2b Leaders camp, which runs for four weeks in the summer. Her husband teaches in the Phase 2 Sunday School class and is also very active in the church.  
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Josh McDonald

Pastor - Youth

 

Josh is from Lubbock and lived most of his life here except for a stint in Dallas. He is married to Amy, and they have three kids who constantly bring joyful chaos into the family. Josh is a graduate of Texas A&M and Dallas Theological Seminary. He has worked on multiple church staff in Dallas and in Lubbock. Josh enjoys being with his family, doing outdoor activities, reading, and sharing about his desperate dependence on Jesus.

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DARCY GRAY

Administrative Assistant – Outreach, Education and Publications

Office: 806-783-0202

 

Darcy has been a part of Second B staff since March 2010.  Prior to joining Second B she was Data Manager for the Early Childhood Development program with Lubbock ISD for 7 years.  She grew up in Levelland, moved to Midland for 20 years and then to Lubbock. Darcy’s daughter & son-in-law Ellison & David Ramirez live in Levelland and stay quite busy with their 6 children. She says the grandkids are the “best thing in her life”! Her favorite pastimes and hobbies are reading, sewing, knitting, learning to quilt, and spending time with friends & family.
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MIKE SPANN

Director of Operations

 

Mike Spann has been part of the Second B staff since February 2016. Prior to joining Second B, he worked in communications, real estate, and as a radio personality. Additionally, he served as  co-owner of a business here in Lubbock for two decades. Mike earned both his Bachelors in Business and Masters of Business Administration from Wayland Baptist University, and is pursuing his Masters in Public Accountancy at University of Texas at Permian Basin. He was born and raised in Lubbock. Mike is married and has two grown children. Mike enjoys being creative and in his downtime he enjoys fishing, yard work and house and building projects.  He loves to listen to rock, pop and country music and loves dogs.

tracy douthitt

Financial Administrator

 

Tracy joined the Second B team in January of 2022 as the Financial Administrator. Prior to joining Second B, she was an educator for 16 years. Tracy earned her Bachelor's of Business Administration from West Texas A&M. She worked in banking, finance and accounting before becoming an educator. Born and raised in the Texas Panhandle, Tracy and her husband relocated to Lubbock to be near their two grown children (and hopefully one day grand-babies). Tracy enjoys helping her husband remodel houses, working in the yard, reading, hiking, kayaking and she might be considered a crazy cat lady.
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JONI LYNCH

Church Hostess

 

Joni’s Second B roots run deep.  She came to Second Baptist as a newlywed when the church was in its first year and soon began her journey serving as coordinator for the junior high, senior high and college departments while also singing in the choir – and having babies!  Her two sons, Bobby and John are now third generation 2B members who were dedicated, baptized, and married by 2B ministers. Now, there are two grandchildren who hear stories of growing up in 2B from their father. 

Joni has always found joy in creating menus and planning events, at one time going to Saudi Arabia to plan events for the Ladies International Women’s Group.  Joni has coordinated many memorable events for Second B including a Luau, a Bar-B-Q and dance, a Premier event where everyone dressed in period dress, walked the red carpet to the dining room decorated with posters of movie star greats and large sized Emmys, and a USO themed event honoring all veterans and a prime rib dinner.  Joni never dreamed that her love for entertaining would change her life’s direction from foreign missionary dreams to the ministry of food service and remaining in Lubbock.
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LARRY LANDUSKY

Pianist

Larry Landusky is originally from Hobbs, NM and started taking piano lessons when he was six years old.  By the time he graduated from high school, he distinguished himself in both national and international piano guild assessments, as well as regional piano contests.  Larry studied architecture, business, and music while at Texas Tech, and has become known in Lubbock as an accomplished accompanist and performer for many events.  Known for his “creative” musical arrangements and accompaniments, Larry is comfortable and accomplished with every style of music, whether classical, popular, blues, country, swing, gospel, or love ballad.

Having played for over 40 years at First Baptist, Lubbock, he found a strong calling to bring his ministry to Second B.  Larry joined Second Baptist in April 2010 and became the pianist for Second B in December 2011, and has relished a “second beginning” in his worship at the piano.  Larry also finds great ministry opportunities in anything involving construction, whether it be Habitat, mission trips, or various projects at Second B.  A New Mexican by birth, Larry graduated from Texas Tech where he met Lucy, who is a lifelong Lubbock resident.  They have two children and two grandchildren.