Dr. Rick Willis began serving as the Pastor of FBC Lampasas in May of 2004. Rick received his Ph.D. in Historical Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX in 1995, a Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1988, and a BS in Speech Communication from Howard Payne University in 1982.

Rick is married to D’Anne (Carter) Willis for 40 years, and they have an adult son, Carter. D’Anne holds a BA in Religion and Social Work from Houston Baptist University. She is currently involved in the community with the Lampasas Public Library, leading the FBC Lampasas children’s choir, and as a leader with the Arnold Street ladies community Bible study.

Since 2021, Rick has taught as an adjunct professor at Howard Payne University. His hobbies include golf, playing the ukulele, and using and tinkering with vintage typewriters.