Pastor Brad Lewter accepted the position of Senior Pastor at Grand Avenue on August 18, 2013.  He has served in full-time ministry since 1998 as a Student Pastor, College Pastor, Family Pastor, Young Singles Pastor, and Teaching Pastor, serving churches in Louisiana, Missouri, and Texas.  Brad is a graduate of Louisiana State University in Shreveport and Luther Rice Seminary. Brad is currently a student at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary pursuing a Doctorate of Ministry.  
Brad enjoys time with his family, College Football, hunting, fishing and golf. Brad and his wife, Kati, have been married since 2004. God has blessed them with three children Lana Kate, Layton, and Lola.