Leadership & Staff

Meet the Elders

Dr. Jack Hughes

Lead Pastor/Teacher

Jack grew up in the mountains of Idaho and later met his wife, Lisa, while attending Boise State University. Jack and Lisa have been married since 1984, are parents of 3 grown children and now grandparents of five. Jack received his Masters of Divinity degree in expository preaching from The Master’s Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree in expository preaching from Westminster Theological Seminary in Escondido, CA. Jack is passionate about expository preaching, discipling men, and equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. Jack has over 30 years of pastoral experience, is a published author, and when time permits likes to work on his personal website aimed at helping equip preachers and Bible teachers at drivennails.com.

Anton Van Straaten

Counseling, Discipleship, and Evangelism Pastor

Anton was born and raised in South Africa where he met and married his wife, Marietjie (pronounced Marie-key) in 2001. Anton and Marietjie are the parents of two grown daughters. After a successful career in medical and pharmaceutical fields, Anton relocated to Los Angeles in 2005 to attend The Master’s Seminary. Upon graduation with a Master of Divinity in 2009, he pursued full-time pastoral ministry. He has served in senior and associate pastoral roles in California and North Dakota. In 2024, both Anton and Marietjie became certified biblical counselors with ACBC. Anton enjoys discipling men, teaching, and marriage counseling. He also has a heart for foreign missions and local evangelism. In his free time, he enjoys fly-fishing and fine cuisine with the love of his life.

Lucas Henderson

Music Pastor

Lucas grew up in a valley of East Tennessee, and relocated to Louisville in 2010. He has served Anchor Bible Church in the music ministry and various roles since that time.  The Lord has given him a great desire to serve and teach the local body through singing rich, doctrinally sound music, to let the Word of Christ richly dwell within us, and to teach and admonish one another through the singing of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in our hearts to God (Col. 3:16).  Lucas is married to his wife Sam and has 6 wonderful children that God has entrusted to them.

Meet the Deacons

Tim Tallman

Jeff Thurmond

Tim Ferguson

Jeremiah Bear

Meet the Serving Team

Bekah Mazza 

Administrative Assistant

Peter Kissinger

Youth Leader

Barry & Carrie Baker

Anchor Kids Directors

Eben Samuel

Youth Leader