Pastor Eric Hightower joined First Baptist Church Fair Oaks Ranch in 2005 as Associate Pastor and in September 2006, was called by the congregation to become the Senior Pastor. Prior to serving at FBC Fair Oaks Ranch, Eric served as Singles Ministry Pastor at Castle Hills Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas.

Eric has been married to wife Kristy since 2005.  They consider it a blessing to serve together at FBC Fair Oaks Ranch.  Eric has served as Senior Pastor since 2006 and Kristy has served in a variety of ministry roles throughout the years including her current role as Music Ministry Director. Pastor Eric and Kristy have seven children.

Eric is genuine in his living out the Word of God and he leads his congregation with a shepherd's heart. Pastor Eric's focus is to see genuinely transformed lives through discipleship, fellowship and corporate worship. In his preaching, Eric shares wisdom and insight into the Bible verse by verse by examining the original meaning of the text and how it applies in our lives today.

Kristy Hightower was born in Chattanooga, TN and has lived in Georgia, Virginia, and since 1992, Texas.  She came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior when she was 8 years old and has strived to continually grow in her knowledge of and relationship with Him. He has been her rock and strength through the many mountains and valleys in her life's journey.

Kristy graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in Speech Communications and worked for a time as a Certified Personal Fitness Trainer. In 2001, she met her husband, Eric Hightower, and they married in 2005.  Pastor Eric and Kristy have seven children.

Kristy has a passion for discipleship and for helping other ladies grow in their walk with the Lord.  Over the years, she has participated in many Bible studies, both as a student and as a leader. She enjoys the opportunity to serve others through leading worship and considers it a great honor to support her husband in the role of Pastor's wife.  

Jennifer Gentry is a longtime native of the Texas Hill Country, she was born in Fredericksburg, TX and raised in Boerne. She graduated from Boerne High School and completed her undergraduate degree in Communications & Public Relations at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She spent most of her youth active in the church and playing sports. She accepted Christ at age fourteen while attending a summer church camp.  Jennifer is married to Cayman Gentry, whom she serves alongside, and they have seven children.

Jennifer is blessed to live in her hometown where her parents still reside and has continued lifelong friendships. She values living a Christ-centered life, grounded in Scripture and shaped by God’s grace. She is thankful to use her gifts in supporting administration and ministry at the church.

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Cayman was born in Lubbock, TX and considers most of the panhandle his home. He graduated from Hereford High and spent most of his youth horseback riding pens alongside his father and brother. He accepted Christ at the age of fourteen among close friends at a church weekend event.

Cayman completed his undergraduate degree in Political Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is a local community banker, married to Jennifer Gentry, and together they have seven children.

Margo has a heart for discipleship and a burning desire for all Christians to mature in the Lord.  Margo accepted Jesus as her personal savior at 11 years old and believes this gift of Grace can only be understood as one grows in the Lord.  Yes, it is a costly, simple gift that anyone may receive by faith through grace, but the closer one grows to the giver, the better one appreciates this gift of Love.

Margo is a native of Shreveport, Louisiana.  She spent 20 years as an officer in the U.S. Army and considered the places the Army took her as part of her mission field.  Margo is married to Mac Everett, and they made the FBC Fair Oaks Ranch home in 1998.  She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northwestern State University, a Masters in Public Administration and Adult Education from Ball State University, and a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary.  She is active in her community, enjoys quilting and leads a neighborhood Bible study.  Margo says that her calling, and her favorite of all things she could possibly do, is to help others grow closer to God through the study of God's Word.  Grow in the Word and know the Freedom God has for you.  Join us for Bible Study!