Our pastor, since summer, 2026, is Dr. Bruce Lampert. Previously, he served for 30 years as Director of Mission and Ministry for Hendrick Health in Abilene and Brownwood until his retirement in 2024. He is currently an adjunct instructor at Hardin Simmons University in the Leadership degree program and has taught as an adjunct instructor in the College of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University. He has also pastored other churches in West Texas and Oklahoma, and was Baptist campus minister at Sul Ross University, Alpine, in the late-1970’s.
He is married to Barbara, and they have 4 adult children and 7 grandchildren. He and his family are long-time participants in Paisano Baptist Encampment in the Davis Mountains of far-West Texas, and he serves as executive vice president of the assembly.
Dr. Lampert received both the Doctor of Ministry (1988) and Master of Divinity (1978) from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He completed Clinical Pastoral Education certification (ACPE) in 1993. His chaplain endorsement is from the Baptist General Convention of Texas. His undergraduate degree is from the University of North Texas.
Worship Leader
Lanny Hall
Dr. Lanny Hall serves as Berry Lane's worship leader and also as our lead Adult Sunday School teacher. Lanny and his wife, Carol, have been members of Berry Lane since 2021. Lanny follows in the footsteps of his father who directed music at their church during his growing up years. Lanny is President Emeritus of Hardin-Simmons University and has also served as president of Wayland Baptist College and Howard Payne University. He currently teaches at HSU and is head of the Department of Leadership.
Church Pianist
Angela Lewis
Angela Lewis serves as Berry Lane's Church Pianist. Angela and her husband, Monty, have been members of Berry Lane since September, 2023. Angela has been pianist for several churches in the Big Country. In addition to music, Angela has a major interest in gardening and is a leader in the Master Gardening organization in Abilene.
