Senior pastor - Joe Thrower
I have been serving as pastor at Prince Avenue since 2012. I first came to Prince Avenue when I was in college and loved the people here. I would have never dreamed that I would eventually be leading the church that was so foundational to me during my college years. It has been truly amazing to see how God is using this church to expand His Kingdom both in Oakwood and Hannibal.
I love being outside, playing church league softball, and all things St. Louis Cardinals. I also greatly enjoy coffee and talking with people. My greatest love besides the Lord is being with my crazy family. My wife Julie and I have two daughters, Kylene and Macey, and one son Jack. We would love to get to know you better.
I love being outside, playing church league softball, and all things St. Louis Cardinals. I also greatly enjoy coffee and talking with people. My greatest love besides the Lord is being with my crazy family. My wife Julie and I have two daughters, Kylene and Macey, and one son Jack. We would love to get to know you better.
Outreach Pastor - Doug Logsdon
I have been pastoring and mentoring in ministry since 1997. It’s been a blessing to be involved in so many churches and ministries throughout the years. Each one has helped shaped me into the man I am today and has shown me the importance of discipleship. So much so that I, with my family, strive to live out Matthew 28: 19-20. My wife, Elisha and I have one amazing son, Brody. We feel so blessed to be a part of the Prince Avenue Baptist Church family where I’ve been serving since January of 2025.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.””
Matthew 28:19-20
“ It all started by Jesus calling a few men to follow him. This revealed immediately the direction his evangelistic strategy would take. His concern was not with programs to reach the multitudes, but with men whom the multitudes would follow. Remarkable as it may seem, Jesus started to gather these men before he ever organized an evangelistic campaign or even preached a sermon in public. Men were to be his method of winning the world to God.” ( Robert Coleman)
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.””
Matthew 28:19-20
“ It all started by Jesus calling a few men to follow him. This revealed immediately the direction his evangelistic strategy would take. His concern was not with programs to reach the multitudes, but with men whom the multitudes would follow. Remarkable as it may seem, Jesus started to gather these men before he ever organized an evangelistic campaign or even preached a sermon in public. Men were to be his method of winning the world to God.” ( Robert Coleman)
Youth Pastor - Charles Rapp
Director of Worship and Children's Ministry - Rachel Anderson
I am a 2000 graduate of Hannibal LaGrange University with dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Christian Education and Human Services. In my personal life, I am married to my husband Robin and have two grown sons, Philip and Paul. I am the Senior Teacher in a two-year-old classroom at Hannibal Children’s Center on the Hannibal Regional campus. My family loves traveling and spending time together both at home and around the United States. My Philosophy of Ministry has changed over the years, and as I have gotten older, I believe God is calling me more and more to help prepare the next generation of Worship and Children’s ministry leaders for what worship and ministry will look like in the future. As the Director of Worship and Children’s Ministries, I believe my calling is not just planning and leading, but also teaching others how to do those things as well. I love my church family at Prince Avenue and as so glad God called my family here to serve Him.
Church Secretary - Shirley Ward
I have served PABC as part time secretary for many years. I grew up in this church. My husband was worship and music pastor. He was called to his heavenly home May 1, 2011. We had 3 daughters - Debbie, Darla, and Denisa. Debbie went home to Jesus at the age of 9. I served the Hannibal School System for 32 years retiring in 2001. I love serving the Lord at PABC.