Our Ministry Leaders

CHRIS TROUSDALE

Preaching Pastor

In 2012 Covenant Baptist Church (formerly Church at the Cross) was founded under the leadership of its preaching pastor, Chris Trousdale. Chris brings more than 23 years of preaching and ministry experience to CBC. He has a passion for expositional preaching, walking the church through the Bible verse by verse. Chris holds a Bachelor’s degree from Baylor University and a Master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Chris married his wife Allison in 2001, and they now have four children, sons Nathanael, Calvin, and Elijah and a daughter, Piper.

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ANDY RIPLEY

Elder

Andy became an elder of CBC in October of 2022. Andy has been a church planter and pastor. He and his wife Cristina have also led mission work in Brazil and the Philippines. Andy has written several books, which are available in print, e-book, and audio on amazon.com.

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BRANDON CHRISTIAN

Worship Leader

Brandon grew up in the Humble/Atascocita area. He has served as the worship leader of CBC since 2021, and before that as a youth and media intern at the church. Brandon also works with Christian Youth Theater (CYT) as the tech director and a resident vocal director.

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