Welcoming Anthony Castro as Our New Youth Minister

The church body recently made an important decision that will shape the spiritual growth of its younger members. The congregation voted unanimously to call Anthony Castro as our Youth Minister. With 26 votes in favor and none opposed, the congregation clearly recognized God's calling on Anthony's life and how God is using Anthony in our congregation and especially among the youth.

Anthony and his wife, Veronica, have been members of First Baptist Church since February 2023 and thier two sons, Anthony and Azariah, are actively involved in our children's ministry. Anthony has served as a deacon since April of 2025 and became our interim Youth Minister in October.

Anthony has recognized the Lord's call on his life to serve in vocational ministry. He will graduate from the Leadership Development Center of the Lubbock Area Baptist Association in May. After graduation, he plans to enter their Master's-level program to further his ministry education so that he may serve the Lord to the best of his ability.

During Anthony's time at FBC Ralls, we have observed his passion for the Lord and his love for the youth. He has served faithfully wherever he has been given the opportunity and is growing our youth program both numerically and spiritually. His teaching is biblically sound, and his leadership has been excellent. We are confident that God's hand is on his ministry. Please keep him and his family in your prayers as they serve the Lord through this church body.