Pastor and Staff
Rev. Deirdré Allen is a pastor, teacher and people person at her core. She was raised by missionary parents in South Africa who served the Zulu people during the Apartheid years. Returning to America as a teen, she graduated high school at the age of 16 and attended Mississippi College. There she received her RN, BSN and worked in Newborn intensive care and Labor and Delivery.
She is married to Paul and has three grown children. Trey is a physician in Conroe, Texas. Andreé is a teacher in Lafayette, LA, and William is a computer programmer in Baton Rouge, LA.
She attended Asbury Theological Seminary and graduated in 2019. She served as associate pastor at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Baton Rouge.
Pastor Deirdré is an avid reader, she loves to cook and is ever eager to try new things. She loves to sing and has been a part of many choirs and ensembles. In all things she strives to give her best and seeks to follow the way of Jesus Christ.
Miranda has served in ministry for fifteen years in various capacities. She has a degree in Organizational Communication and Leadership Development from Louisiana State University and has 13 years experience working in accounting and financial advising. She currently works in accounting and bookkeeping.
Miranda has happily married for 11 years to her husband, Andy, and they have a three year old daughter, Lila. She is passionate about her relationship with Jesus, her family, and serving others.
Amy has served as the pianist here since 2008. She grew up in Galliano, LA and played piano for school choirs and churches while in high school. She has been married to Sean since 1991 and they have 5 kids, Caleb, Joshua, Nathanael, Ella and Isaac.
Amy loves reading and sewing and helping others. “I feel honored to create an atmosphere of worship and have people tell me that my music touched them in a positive way.”
Ame Lee’s Bio
Emily loves reading and spending time with her teenage sons. She is passionate about working with children and has spent her career working to help make a positive impact in their lives.