Our Pastors
Frank Brand
Senior Pastor Email: fbrand@firstbaptistestero.com
Pastor Frank was called to First Baptist Church of Estero in January of 2005. He had previously served as Pastor to Student and Families at First Baptist Church of Sellersburg, IN. Pastor Frank holds an Associate Degree from Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland Georiga; a Bachelor's Degree from Shorter College in Rome, Georgia, and a Master of Divinity Degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lousiville, KY.
Pastor Frank is an Evangelistic Preacher of the Word and believes the Bible is God Breathed, Inspired, and without Error. He preaches against sin, but preaches love for the sinner. Come and hear Pastor Frank as he delivers a genuine message of Hope for a dying World. His messages are relevant and lifechanging.
He is married to Jennifer and they have four beautiful children: Adrienne, Jamie, Joey, and Ava Joy. It is such a joy to have the Brand family minister in the name of Jesus with us.
Wayne Rogers
Associate Pastor Email: wayne@firstbaptistestero.com
Pastor Wayne was called to First Baptist Church of Estero in June, 2007. He came from Merriman Road Baptist Church in Garden City, MI where he was Pastor to Students and Young Adults. Pastor Wayne holds a Bachelor's Degree from Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA; a Master of Christian Education Degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has done Doctorate work at Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, VA.
Pastor Wayne came to First Baptist Estero intially as Pastor to Senior Adults but since being here; his ministry has evolved. He now serves as the Pastor to Church Ministries (including Senior Adults) and Administration. Pastor Wayne has a heart for people and strives to equip the Saints so that more will come to saving grace in Jesus Christ and will demonstrate their fruits of the spirit in their daily lives.
Pastor Wayne is single and has never been married.