CALVARY Baptist Leadership
Calvary Baptist is blessed to have a Pastoral leadership team who are truly dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will. Following are brief bio's of our leadership team and their qualifications for ministry.
Paul R. Hickman Jr.
Senior Pastor
Pastor Paul came to Calvary in December of 1985 as the first full time Minister of Music and Youth. He served in that position for 12 years. In July of 1997 the church unanimously called Paul to serve as the Senior Pastor. He continues to serve the Calvary Baptist Church in that role.
During Paul's tenure at the church, he married his wife Tammy in 1986, and they are the parents of four grown children, Reid, Tyler, Danielle and Ryan. They also have two daughters-in-love, Kaylan and Jordan and a new granddaughter - Collins. Ava Kay is expected to arrive in September 2024.
You can expect simplicity, relevance and application from Paul's teaching and preaching from the pulpit. He has a heart for all age groups that make up our unique family at Calvary and he is committed to perseverance and patiently shepherding our flock.
Brother Paul is not simply available "to" you as the lead Pastor, he is available "for" you as a friend and mentor. In other words, our ministers at Calvary are up close, relatable and personal.
Cody Lytton
Student Pastor
Pastor Cody actually grew up at Calvary under the leadership of Brother Paul. His growth as a believer, his obvious giftedness, and impeccable character led the church to call him over a decade ago to serve as our Student Pastor.
Cody provides sound Biblical teaching for our students at Calvary. He is also our Children's Church director which gives him the unique opportunity to build relationships with the future generation of students. The Children's church also focuses on sound Biblical instruction with crafts and music as well.
Pastor Cody also assists with the Preaching Ministry of Calvary. He regularly fills the pulpit, adding specific messages to compliment current series, and sometimes doing series of his own.
He married Megan at Calvary Baptist Church in 2007 and they now have two children, son, Maddox and daughter, Harper.
Ronnie Forbus
Worship Pastor
Pastor Ronnie is no stranger to the people of our community. He not only serves as our Worship Pastor, he is the owner of Ronnie's Barbershop where he serves the Lord daily through his personal business.
Ronnie had served our church as Worship Leader over 25 years ago. Having him back with us again since June of 2016 has been an inspiration and blessing to our entire church.
Pastor Ronnie not only brings with him his love for music and true worship, but also his heart for making disciples. Ronnie has sacrificially given countless hours to aid in the mentoring of men, both within and outside our congregation.
Ronnie also works alongside Cody in our Children's Church by leading the children in music, worship and crafts.
Ronnie is married to Kitty Forbus, and they have two children, son, Brannon (and his wife Keri) and daughter Riley.