Staff
Dr. Brad Howard, Pastor
A native of Hurley, MS, Brad has pastored Barton since September 2008. He received his undergraduate degree from William Carey (1999) and holds a Master of Divinity (2003) as well as a Doctorate in Ministry (2010), both from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to Barton, Brad and his wife, Allyson, and their two children, Ben and Abby, lived in Petal, MS where he served as pastor. He has also served in churches in Laurel, MS and Lucedale, MS.
Andrew Pace, Youth Minister
Andrew Pace was born a raised in Hattiesburg, Ms. He became the youth minister at Barton Baptist Church in 2023. He received his Bachelor's degree at William Carey University where he met his wife Marissa Pace. Andrew is current pursuing his Masters at the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Before Barton, Andrew served as a Patient Rep for Hattiesburg Clinic for 5 years, and he provided pulpit supply services to churches in Perry and Forrest Counties.
