G.R. & Linda Collier

Pastor and Sister Collier have been married sice 1978. They have one daughter who is still at home with them. Since 1994, our church and community have embraced the Colliers and have enjoyed their ministry.

G.R. is from the Midwest and spent several years in the military before he trained for and entered the ministry. He has a B.A. in Theology and is ordained through the Assemblies of God.

Linda is from New England. She met and married G.R. soon after he entered the military. God's calling and her undergraduate studies have been in Christian Education. She has a Special License-Christian Education credentials with the Assemblies of God.

E. Daphne Roberts

Pastor Daphne was born and raised in the Shreveport and Springhill area.  She has two children and one adored grandson.  Daphne has served First Assembly of God in various capacities for over 25 years, most recently as Executive Assoiciate Pastor.

Daphne completed her ministerai educational requirements through Global University and is ordained through the Assemblies of God.  She is an accompiished musician, an excellent speaker and is gifted with the ability to communicate effectively to any audience.

Jonathan Law

Jonathan ministers to our junior and senior high school students. He grew up and matured in the Lord right here at First Assembly of God. He is presently enrolled in Global University studying theology while completing his internship.

Jonathan is a very gifted musician and exhibits a unique ministry style.  Jonathan has a passion to help teens get their life on track and serve God.  He is a very capable communicator and example to our children.

William & Patricia Stroud

The Strouds were married in 1972.  They have 5 children and 10 grandchildren. They have a servant's heart and have ministered for the Lord in a multitude of capacites over the last several years.

William (Bill) is retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve. He serves as chaplain to the men of our church and also to the emergency services organizations of our community.  Bill is studying with Global University and completing an internship here at First Assembly of God.

Patricia (Pat) has a wonderful anointing and talent to work with children.  She is very effective serving as our children's pastor.  Pat is studying with Global University and completing an internship here at First Assembly of God.

Paul & Dianne Hodges

Paul and Dianne have been married since 1967.  They have two daughters and are joyfully experiencing grandparenting.  Their heart for ministry has brought them through decades of various ministries in and through the Church.  Their talents have enabled them to minister in preaching, teaching, missions and pioneering ministries.  They have served the Church in different capacities and are a capable team effectively impacting our community for the sake of the gospel.

Paul studied at Beacon Bible College.  He is a musician and has a passion to minister as chaplain to nursing care facilities.  The love of God shines through Paul as he diligently pushes himself to serve God.

Dianne has a great love for the Word of God.  She is a graduate of In Christ Bible School and has an Associate of Theology from Beacon Bible College.  She is an anointed speaker and capable minister.