I’m Sam West, pastor of Main Street Baptist Mission. I am responsible for overseeing the ministries of Main Street Baptist Mission and for shepherding the people there. I have a heart for community ministry and a desire to see the church reach out to those in need. Likewise, I have a desire to help those in need find their place in the body of Christ.

Life history:

I grew up not far from Pineville in the small town of Deville where my father has served as a pastor for over 25 years. After graduating from High School, I attended Louisiana College to pursue a degree in Elementary Education. While there, I met my wife Donisha who I married in May of 2010.

After College, I attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where I fell in love with community ministries.

Currently, I teach English as a Second Language at Bolton High School, and Donisha works as a Social Worker. We are both excited about what God is doing at Main Street Baptist Mission.

Birthday: January 18, 1983

Education:

Masters of Divinity with a Concentration in Urban Missions, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, December 2009.

Bachelors of Arts in Elementary Education, Louisiana College, May 2005.

Interests and Favorites:

• Places: New Orleans, Central America, Anywhere outdoors
• Dream Trips: Costa Rica, The Holy Land, Egypt
• Books: Anything that catches my attention
• Television Shows: Walker Texas Ranger, The A-Team, Sports
• Sports Team: Who Dat!!
• Hobbies: Spending time with Donisha, Traveling, Rock Climbing, Games
• Life Scriptures: Reconciliation is really important to me, so I would have to say 2 Corinthians 5:11-21. I also love Isaiah 58.