aaron Dickinson, Lead Pastor

Brother Aaron became our Lead 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 Collegiate Director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes for 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 & Outreach Minister

Wesley became our Student and Outreach 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’s ministry responsibilities include the development and the growth of the student ministry and the outreach activities done by Swartz Serve. This includes managing youth connect groups, organizing all Wednesday night youth activities, planning fun and engaging events, and taking the students to camps and trips. For Swartz Serve, Wesley is responsible for finding needs in our community and connecting Swartz First Baptist to them so that God’s church can be the church in the Swartz community.

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scarlyte Collette, children's minister

Scarlyte was added to the ministry staff in June or 2017. She holds degrees from 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.

Darren Rindt, College minister/Pastoral Intern

Darren rejoined our ministry staff in January 2019.  He is a graduate of University of Louisiana at Monroe and completing his master's degree at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

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At Swartz, he is responsible for leading the College Ministry. Darren leads weekly Bible studies, plans mission and conference trips, personally invests in students' lives, and more.  As the Pastoral Intern, he is responsible for connection ministry, facility management, and church marketing.  He and his wife, Jessica, are a welcome addition to our team.

Neill Roshto, music 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!