Brian Watson
Worship PastorBrian Watson began serving as Worship Pastor at First Baptist Lafayette in November 2023. With more than 30 years of experience in worship ministry, he leads the church’s music and worship ministries, including One Choir, orchestra, praise teams, and other musicians and worship leaders.
Brian studied Vocal Performance and Piano at McNeese State University and has spent much of his life serving the church as a pianist, vocalist, composer, and arranger. He is passionate about leading the church in biblical, Christ-centered worship and encouraging musicians to use their God-given gifts to serve Christ and His church.
Brian also serves as President of the Louisiana Baptist Singing Men and is actively involved in the Louisiana Baptist Worship Collective, helping connect, encourage, and equip worship leaders throughout the state.
Brian and his wife, Jana, have been married since 1998 and have two daughters, Maggie (Stackhaus) and Emma. Outside of ministry, he enjoys duck hunting, following the Houston Astros and New Orleans Saints, and celebrating just about anything that makes South Louisiana unique.
