First Baptist Church of Lufkin

Andy grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi but married a Texas girl (Shauna) and moved to Texas as fast as he could. Andy and Shauna have three children: Collin, Nathan and JoEllen. Shauna is a private music teacher (voice) and is very involved with the children’s choir at First Baptist Church.

Andy holds degrees from Mississippi College (B.A.) and the George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University (M.Div. and D.Min.), where he was a member of the first graduating class in 1997. His doctoral work focused on biblical preaching in a postmodern context.

Since 1990, Andy has served churches in Mississippi and Texas as pastor, university minister and youth minister.

You can follow Andy on Facebook and on his blog: http://andypittman.blogspot.com.

Favorite food?
I love to try new foods, especially local foods when I travel. The spicier
the better! Mexican, Thai, turnip greens and cornbread

Movie?
The Shawshank Redemption; National Treasure; Book of Secrets

Music?
Passion; U2; Anberlin; Elvis Presley; Pandora Radio

Most embarrassing moment?
I honestly can't think of anything. Either, I do not embarrass easily or I
don't have a very good memory.

Favorite vacation destination?
A mountain or a beach

It's your day off...what are you doing?
Today, I am finishing my Sunday morning sermon and wishing I was playing
golf or fishing.

What do you like most about serving Lufkin's FBC?
I love the way our church has been committed to missions. This has been our
legacy for 125 years and continues to be our strength. In Lufkin, I have
had opportunities to work with three mission churches (La Casa del Alfarero,
Cross Timbers Cowboy Church and New Beginnings Baptist Church) and to work
with HIV / AIDS orphans in Ethiopia through our partnership with Buckner
International.