Meet the Staff
Eric Doucet - Senior Pastor
Eric Doucet was born in Nederland, Texas in 1966. He attended Dallas Baptist University, graduating in 1989 with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
Pastor Doucet met his wife, Lisa, while attending DBU. They were married in November of 1989 and have four children: Jacob, Rachel, Erica and Jackson.
In December of 1989, Pastor Doucet trusted Christ as his personal Savior at Berean Baptist Church in Mesquite, Texas. He soon answered God's call to preach and moved to Springfield, Missouri to attend Baptist Bible Graduate School of Theology (BBGST). He graduated in 1996 with a Master's degree in Biblical Studies.
While attending BBGST, Pastor Doucet began serving as Youth Pastor at West Side Baptist Church in Emporia, Kansas. He went on staff full-time after graduation and served as Associate Pastor until becoming Pastor of Texas Avenue Baptist Church in June of 1998.
Jacob Doucet began attending Texas Avenue Baptist Church (TABC) at the age of 5 when his dad, Pastor Eric Doucet, was called to College Station in June of 1998. It was through the Gospel teaching at TABC that Jake began to experience conviction of his sin. At the age of 8, he placed his trust in Christ as his Lord and Savior.
Jake graduated from Texas A&M University (Whoop!) in December of 2015 with a degree in horticulture.
He met his wife, Ashley, through the TABC college class ministry. They were married in June of 2012 and how have 3 kids: Jacey, Zach, and Millie.
While serving in the music ministry at TABC, Jake was asked to transition to music minister and has now been serving in this capacity since February of 2019.
Jacob Doucet - Music Minister