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At Pioneer Baptist Church, we are

Mission-Driven

Gospel-Minded

Christ-Centered

Our Team

  • Pastor Cordell Brooks

    Cordell Brook has served as the pastor of Pioneer Baptist Church since 2026. He was born in Casey County, Kentucky and received his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies at Campbellsville University. He is currently studying at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville.

    Cordell has a passion for the Lord and for the gospel. He desires to see lives changed in the name of Jesus!

  • Bryant Merchant

    Bryant has been a member of Pioneer Baptist Church for 48 years and has served as a deacon since 2007.

    Bryant has been married to his beautiful wife for 32 years. They have two wonderful children ( Jordan (Ally) and Jennifer) along with 3 grandchildren ( Beau, Dean and Lyndi Jo).

    Bryant works at Astemo as a Maintenance Technician. 

    Bryant also serves as a Sunday school teacher and loves being part of a Christ centered community.

  • John Gumm

    Deacon

  • Justin Ellis

    Deacon & Interim Music Leader

  • Dale Cinnamon

    Deacon

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