About Us

What we believe about the Bible:

We believe God’s Word is authoritative. It is the perfect and true revelation of God, containing all we need in order to know and walk with Him. It is the supreme standard by which all human conduct, creeds, and religious opinions should be tried. The criterion by which the Bible is to be interpreted is Jesus Christ.

What we believe about God:

There is one and only one living, true, eternal God. He reveals Himself to us as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, with distinct personal attributes, but without division of nature, essence, or being. He is perfectly holy, sovereign, and good.

What we believe about Jesus Christ:

We believe Jesus is the eternal Son of God, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. Jesus perfectly revealed and did God's will, taking upon Himself the demands and necessities of human nature and identifying Himself completely with mankind, yet without sin. He endured death on the cross and was raised from the dead with a glorified body, now exalted at the right hand of God. He will return in power and glory to judge the world and to consummate His redemptive mission.

What we believe about Salvation:

Salvation involves the redemption of the whole person and is offered freely to all who accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, who by His own blood obtained eternal redemption for the believer. Salvation from sin is a free gift for all who repent and believe; it is impossible to earn, but it offers complete transformation to the life of a believer.

What we believe about the Church:

We believe Jesus Christ called believers to walk together in Christian love, as one body–His Church. This body, being led by the Holy Spirit, seeks to pursue authentic community together; to strive for the advancement of His church in knowledge and righteous behavior; to promote its spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, doctrines, and disciplines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, and the spread of the gospel throughout this community as well as all nations.

Having been led as we believe by the Spirit of God to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and, on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do therefore agree to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and righteous behavior; to promote its spirituality and prosperity; to sustain its worship, ordinances, doctrines, and disciplines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, and the spread of the gospel throughout this community as well as all nations.

We further agree to watch over one another in brotherly love; to remember one another in prayer; to aid one another in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and Christian courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, and always ready for reconciliation and mindful of the rules of our Savior to secure that reconciliation without delay. We do, now, in the presence of God and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ.

(1989–1990) Lakeshore Beginning

Major Developments

• Five families held an organizational meeting in the home of Clay and Julia Price to establish a new church in East Parker County.

• This group connected with First Baptist Church, Weatherford, and the Parker Baptist Association, who had land for a church plant.

• The core group, with help from FBC Weatherford, held a tent revival on our current location.

• A modular building was purchased to allow the church to hold services at 200 S. Lakeshore Drive.

• Terry Cosby became the first full-time Pastor in April 1990.

(1991–1995) Lakeshore Established

Major Developments

• April 28, 1991; the church moved from mission status to church status becoming Lakeshore Drive Baptist Church with 142 charter members, some of whom are still attending.

• The church broke ground on their first permanent building on September 1, 1991.

• Many programs were added.

(1996- Present) Lakeshore Growth

Major Developments

• Dr. Tommy Hood became the second pastor in February 1996.

• In early 2000, the church paid off the loan on the first building and then bought land to the East and West of the current property.

• The church broke ground for their second permanent building in October 2002.

• In 2002 Lakeshore organized the “Builders Bunch,” a team of members that traveled around the state helping churches and camps with construction projects.

• May 2008 Lakeshore sponsored Brazos Trails Cowboy Church plant.

• 2012 the church increased its participation in local and national mission work.

• Dr. Martin Knox became the third pastor in January 2015.

• Due to COVID Lakeshore began streaming service in March of 2020.

• The church suffered extensive water damage due to pipes freezing in 2021. This led to a major remodel of the first building, creating more foyer space, and a more contemporary look.

• Kris Raven became the fourth pastor in January 2023.

• In the fall of 2023 Pastor Kris shared our new Mission and Vision Statements along with a four-part strategy plan to help us accomplish our goals.

Would you like to be a part of the Lakeshore Team? View the list of current opportunities at Lakeshore Church.

Please click on the job title for a job description and list of qualifications. If you are interested in being considered for a position, email your resume to the contact listed for that position.

If your qualifications meet the requirements of the position, you will be contacted by a representative of Lakeshore to schedule an interview. In the event that your resume is not considered for the current position, it will be kept on file for one year and will be considered for future opportunities. We appreciate your interest in being a part of the ministry of Lakeshore Church.