Pastor Wayne Lott

Reverend Wayne Lott was called to pastor the Grant Chapel Baptist Family in 2014. 

Pastor Lott and First Lady Debra Lott have provided dedicated and faithful service leading the church.

Biography

Pastor Wayne B. Lott was born to the late Charles Lott and the late Elder Mae Redd on November 28, 1965 in Slaton, Texas. He attended Temple High School and graduated in 1984. He attended Corinth Baptist Church in Temple, Texas where he was actively involved as Youth Minister, Director of the Primary Drill Team for nine years, and Chairman of Audio and Communications for eight years.

He was involved in radio and television ministry for four years. He was Vice-President of the Young Men of Faith and a member of the Ambassador choir. He served as a Deacon in training and during this period, he received his call to the gospel ministry.

In 2006 he married Debra. They are the proud parents of five girls, one son and grandparents of eight. In 2005, he was licensed to preach by his father in the ministry, Pastor, Dr. U.C. Barnes. In 2007, he joined Grant Chapel Baptist Church in Troy, Texas under the leadership of the late Pastor Matthew H. Wilson.

While at Grant Chapel he has served as Youth Minister, a member of the Brotherhood Ministry, and Armor Bearer to Pastor Matthew H. Wilson. He was ordained by Pastor Matthew H. Wilson in 2008. Pastor Lott has been actively involved in the Troy Ministerial Alliance.

Continuing the Legacy; Fulfilling the Dream

Describe your feelings on May 4, 2014, the day of your installation.

"I felt truly blessed. It was also like I was already in place because when Pastor Wilson became ill, I was doing what I was supposed to do as the Associate Minister. Pastor Wilson allowed me to assume Pastoral responsibilities due to his declining health. Although I was overwhelmed on the day of the installation; it felt natural. I felt like I was born to do this; it was pre-destined."

What legacy did Pastor Matthew Wilson leave in your opinion?

"He stressed to me how important it is to be humble, to treat people right and with respect. He did not believe in being a burden on the church. The main thing he taught me is how to be a servant He would always tell me, "You cannot lead if you cannot follow." Serving people is what the Bible tells us to do. I always tried my best to serve Pastor Wilson."

What challenges have you faced as a new Pastor?

"Probably the transition from minister to Pastor. lt was a transition, but it still seems to be natural with the help of the Holy Spirit. "

Describe your wife in reference to her role as the First Lady.

"My wife is My Blessing, My help meet... God blessed me with her and anything that I need, she is right there to help me. My wife assisted First Lady Wilson. Although we did not realize it at the time; Sis. Wilson was really training her. My wife is active in the church as the Youth Director, sings in the choir, makes the programs and she also helps in the kitchen.

When I asked God for a wife I asked him for somebody who could handle me, and I truly love and appreciate her. "

You are a Pastor, husband, father, and grandfather. How do these roles intermingle?

"They are all dealing with God's people. The Bible tells us that we must manage our own homes well. I have to be a good leader in my home and a good example for my family. I have to serve the Lord in spirit and in truth. Being a father teaches me how to love others and it makes me more sensitive to all people." Pastor and First Lady Lott's Children: Daughters: Vanetria, Connie, Nicole, Alexiss, Tashira and Son, Dontori Lott; Grandchildren: Tristan, Braylen, Reyna, Adrian, Nivea, Levi, Ki'yen, Autumn

Your Message to the People:

"I truly thank everyone; especially the members of the Grant Chapel Baptist Church. I appreciate Deacon Clarence Johnson; he has always told me to just "pray about it." One of my favorite scriptures is, "Be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord for as much as ye know your labor is not in vain in the Lord." (l Corinthians 15:58)

I want to do what the Lord has for me to do. I want to serve the Lord and Love God's people. I know that if I do as written in Matthew 6:33, "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, all things will be added unto me."
It is all about preaching salvation to the people and this is what makes us better people.

What are your Future Plans/Mission for the Church?

"I took on the vision of my pastor, Pastor Wilson. I feel like Elijah and Elisha; God has prepared me to take things to a higher level. Currently, on the 5th Sundays, God has led me to have the women of the church speak, and they are in charge of the services. The youth are in charge with the assistance of the men; and of course, the 1st Sunday is the Lord's Supper. We had a Living Legends program and the youth honored and served the Senior Citizens."