Ministers

aaron Dickinson, Pastor

Brother Aaron became our Pastor in June 2015. Originally from Marshall, Texas he has served churches in Louisiana and Alabama.    He met his wife Sharron while they were students at LSU, and is a graduate of East Texas Baptist University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.  Brother Aaron has varied experience in student ministry, discipleship, teaching, and pastoral ministry.  His greatest joy is encouraging, equipping, and empowering people to follow Jesus in their daily lives.

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He also serves as the Northeast Louisiana Area Director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, including the ULM Warhawks.  He is a frequent motivational speaker to athletic teams on the high school and college levels.  He and his wife, Sharron, have three daughters, two sons, and one son-in-law. Sharron is a teacher in Ouachita Parish Schools.

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His life verse is Galatians 6:14.  "But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world."

Wesley Coleman, StudenT Minister

Wesley became our Student  Minister in August of 2018. He is a native of the Monroe area and has served in other churches in the community. He began a relationship with his beautiful wife, Amber, while they were serving together in a local youth ministry. Wesley is a graduate of The University of Louisiana at Monroe and is currently pursuing his masters at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

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Wesley serves as the leader of our comprehensive ministries to 7th - 12th grade and Swartz College.  This includes connect groups, growth groups, service projects, missions, events, and more.  We are excited to have Wes and Amber at Swartz.

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scarlyte Collette, children's minister

Scarlyte was added to the ministry staff in June or 2017. She  attended Florida State University (Go Seminoles!) and Grand Canyon University. She has served as a ministry leader in Florida and Alabama for 23 years in children, youth and evangelism. 

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At Swartz, she has responsibility for preschool and children’s ministry. She is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with children and their families.

She and her husband Troy have four children, ages 18 to 6.

Neill Roshto, WORSHIP minister

Neill joined our staff in July 2019.  He is a graduate of University of Louisiana at Monroe and has been a worship leader and Music Minister for a number of years.  Neill also is an owner/agent with Goosehead Insurance.

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At Swartz, he is responsible for music in worship, all ensembles, and audio/visual.  His wife, Danielle, is a Homeschool Mom of their 4 kids.  We are very excited to have the Roshto's on our team!

Support Staff

Karlee guerra, Office Manager

Karlee joined our staff in January 2017 as a staff assistant and quickly won our hearts with her servants heart and diligent work ethic.  She now serves as our Office Manager, overseeing office administration, financial stewardship and serving as our Pastor's Assistant.

Karlee is Mom to two daughters and is the glue to our team. 

Current Opening, MiniStry Assistant

Swartz First Baptist Church is currently looking for a part-time Ministry Assistant to help our children's minister, student minister, and worship minister with administrative details and weekly tasks.

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An active search will begin January 1, 2020.