Rachel joined the FBP pastoral staff in 2018, having previously served as Minister of Music & Children at Haltom Road Baptist Church (2005-2018).

Rachel earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Texas Christian University, a Master of Arts in Worship from B.H. Carroll Theological Institute, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership from Dallas Baptist University. She is a classically trained musician and taught music and orchestra in the Arlington I.S.D. for eight years.

Growing up as a “Third Culture Kid” between Germany and Texas deeply shaped Rachel's love for people, cultures, missions, and community engagement. Her ministry calling is rooted in Psalm 78:4: "Tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done." This calling fuels her commitment to disciple families to love God and love their neighbors.

In addition to her role as Children’s Pastor here at FBP, Rachel is a volunteer chaplain with the Plano Police & Fire, is an adjunct professor for D.B.U., and also serves on the site-based committee for a local school.

Rachel married her college sweetheart, Toby, in 2001 and together they are blessed with two daughters, Grace and Olivia Ruth.