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Reverend Doctor S. Lachlin Verrett

Pastor of the Houston’s Franklin Avenue Baptist Church

The Houston’s Franklin Avenue Baptist Church (HFABC) was established in 2007 under the leadership of Pastor Sam Young, Jr. On July 14, 2013, Reverend Doctor S. Lachlin Verrett honored God by accepting a calling to shepherd the flock at Houston’s Franklin Avenue Baptist Church

Pastor Verrett has been leading Houston’s Franklin Avenue Baptist Church with a vision to proclaim the saving power of Jesus Christ while building a community of saints through the word of God for victorious living. Within his first year of pastoral diligence, he has made the vision come to life in the actions and deeds exhibited by the members of the Houston’s Franklin Avenue Baptist Church (HFABC).

Rev. Dr. S. Lachlin Verrett is not only a pastor but an educator, nurse, and business owner. He is the Senior Manager for Leadership Development with the Houston Independent School District. Dr. Verrett earned his Doctor of Philosophy, Masters in Educational Leadership, and a Masters plus 30 Certification in Secondary Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Orleans. He completed his Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education from Austin Peay State University, in Clarksville, Tennessee. In addition, Dr. Verrett has completed post-graduate work and holds certification as a licensed practical nurse through the United States Army Academy of Health Sciences.

Although Pastor Verrett is honored by God’s blessings in his life, his ultimate focus is fulfilling the mission of the Houston’s Franklin Avenue Baptist Church; “Impact our families, our city, and nation through evangelizing the sinner, equipping the saints and exalting the Savior”. Rev. Dr. Verrett has dedicated his time and attention to mastering this mission in anyone willing with overwhelming love and sacrifice.

Pastor Verrett is married to Betty; his Hazelnut Brown Sugar, as he affectionately calls her for over 36 years. They are blessed to have four children and five grandchildren. In addition to loving on his own children, there are many lives he has touched and impacted across this nation.