Staff
Senior Pastor
Gary Armstrong
Gary and Chela Armstrong are originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, and have been married since 1994. They’re proud parents of three grown sons—Zach and his wife Kenzie, Keaton and his wife Ann, and Garrett. Their home is also filled with plenty of four-legged (and a few hoofed) family members, including mini-horses, goats, dogs, and rabbits. Gary became the Senior Pastor of Burleson Bible Church in November 2021. He earned a Bible Certificate from Word of Life Bible Institute in Schroon Lake,…
Pastor of Worship & Administration
Jaris Roth
Jaris and Sherry are both from Albuquerque, New Mexico. They were married in 1990 and have three grown children and one grandson, all living in the DFW metroplex. Jaris began serving as the worship pastor at Burleson Bible Church in January of 1996. Jaris is a classically trained trumpet player, and also plays keyboards and flute. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Wayland Baptist University, and a Master of Music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Sherry is…
Student Ministry Leader
Phillip Ridlen
Hailing from Westminster, CO, Phillip discovered his passion for student ministry during high school. With a deep commitment to nurturing young hearts, Phillip’s primary goal as the student ministry leader is to partner with parents in shaping the spiritual lives of their children. He envisions a vibrant student ministry where young hearts are transformed by God’s love and grace. He believes in equipping the next generation to become leaders of faith, impacting not only the church but also their schools,…