Meet our Pastors
We believe that the leadership of the local church should be formed by the ancient Scriptures rather than the corporate world. For us, this means that the Church at Raymond is led by a plurality (Acts 20:17) of pastors (Titus 1:5), qualified for leadership by the grace of Jesus Christ and in accordance with the requirements given by the Apostles (1 Timothy 3:1-13)
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Travis Thomason
Pastor of Preaching & Teaching
Travis was born and raised in the mountains of North Carolina. Upon graduating High School, he moved to Louisville, KY to attend Boyce College where he earned a Bachelors in Biblical and Theological Studies. He went on to receive a Masters and PhD. at Louisiana Baptist Theological Seminary. Travis has served as Pastor since April of 2017.
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Travis is married to Emily, and they have been entrusted with seven children: Forrest, Bo, Silas, Caroline, Catherine, Emilia Claire, and Henry.
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Travis is known by his children as the pilot of the space shuttle, (Their 15 passenger van).
Easton Pollock
Student Pastor
Easton was raised attending Raymond Baptist and then left for a season to pursue higher education. It was during this season that he met his wife, Brittany while working as a summer staffer at Crossings Ministries. The Lord has blessed them with two children, Elijah, and Norah
He studied Organizational Communication/Youth and Non-profit Leadership at Murray State University. Then studied Christian Ministries at The Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Easton's passion is using his spiritual gifts of teaching and discernment to equip the flock to stand firm in Christ and on sound, Biblical doctrine. And, of course, spending time with students, discipling them, exhorting them to hold fast their confessions of faith in a dark and evil world that is trying to steal them away.
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You'll often find Easton spending time with his family, outside playing with his kids, spectating/engaging in any kind of sport, but particularly golf. He enjoys hunting of any sort and fishing.
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Micah Burkhardt
Worship Pastor
Micah grew up in central Indiana, and attended church throughout his early life. He surrendered to a call of ministry and attended Boyce College for part of his undergrad, and during this time he was blessed to meet his wife Kaitlin through God’s grace, and now they have two daughters, Abigail and Joanna.
Micah finished his schooling through Liberty University with a Bachelors Degree in Interdisciplinary studies, with focuses on Worship and Religion.
Micah loves to help usher the church into the throne room of God through worship, and strives to be a leader of a church that focuses on spirit and truth. He also is on the youth team and helps serve the student ministry alongside Easton’s leadership.
Micah loves to watch his family grow and play, and when he gets a chance, he’s an avid woodworker. Micah enjoys making porch swings, birdhouses, and whatever else his wife finds on Pinterest. He enjoys being around others, and looks for ways to serve those around him.