Pastors
Senior Pastor - Hunter Hanson
Hunter began serving as the Senior Pastor at Excell Baptist Church on October 1, 2024. He is originally from the Gulf Coast community of Pass Christian, Mississippi. Alongside his wife Emma, he is a devoted father to two young daughters, Georgia (5) and Hazel (3), balancing family life with his calling to ministry.
Hunter holds a Master of Arts from Reformed Theological Seminary, and he has both a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theology from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His pastoral journey has been shaped by formative experiences, including his time as a Pastoral Resident at Parkside Church in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and most recently serving as the Associate Pastor of Young Adults and Young Families at Second Baptist Church in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
At the heart of Hunter's ministry is an unwavering commitment to the Great Commission. He is passionate about discipleship—meeting people where they are and walking alongside them as they grow in their faith. When not engaged in ministry or spending time with his family, Hunter enjoys reading, walking, and keeping up with his favorite sports teams.
Staff
Children's Ministry Director - Emma Hanson
Secretary - Charmien Morse
Deacons
Darrell Peeler
Mike Weaver
Mike Williams
Ricardo Gallegos
Thomas Gidley