Meet Our Staff

Dr. David Smith

Executive Director

Dr. David Smith has lived in Austin Texas for over twenty years.

He enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and snow skiing with his wife and two kids.

Some things he finds valuable in our Church today include Church planting and Evangelism.

His Spiritual Gifts are encouragement, teaching, and shepherding

Favorite Bible Verse(s): “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Galatians 2:20

 

Contact Dr. David Smith: david@austinbaptist.org

Dr. Bruce Murray

Associate Director

Dr. Bruce Murray grew up in New Jersey but has lived in Austin Texas thirty-seven years.

His Spiritual Gifts are preaching and administration.

He enjoys golfing and spending time with his family.

Favorite Bible Verse(s): “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” Proverbs 18:10

Contact Dr. Bruce Murray: bruce@austinbaptist.org

Linda Haedge

Ministry Assistant

Linda Haedge has lived in Austin for 40 years. She loves spending time with her family and reading.

Linda’s favorite verses are:

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” – Proverbs 3:5-6

“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John 16:33

Contact Linda: linda@austinbaptist.org