Pastor

Zack Brown serves as the Pastor of Collinsville Baptist Church. He and his wife, Hannah, are both originally from Oxford, Alabama, and are proud graduates of Jacksonville State University. They now reside in Collinsville with their two-year-old son, August, who keeps them on their toes and brings joy to their home.

Zack has been in ministry for nine years, serving in various roles including youth pastor and family pastor, all within the state of Alabama. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary as he continues to grow in his calling and deepen his understanding of God’s Word.

He has a passion for church revitalization—helping the local church grow strong and healthy for the glory of God. Zack believes that a vibrant, gospel-centered church is a powerful witness to the world, and he is committed to shepherding the Collinsville Baptist congregation toward that vision.

In his free time, he enjoys reading, listening to music, playing board games, and most of all, spending time with Hannah and August. He considers it a privilege to serve the church and the Collinsville community and is excited about all that God is doing through the ministry at Collinsville Baptist.

Minister of Music

Elisabeth York serves as the minister of music at Collinsville Baptist Church. She is a graduate of Northeast Alabama Community College, where she attended on a chorus scholarship,  as well as Athens State University. She has worked as a high school English teacher for fifteen years. 

Elisabeth began taking piano lessons at seven years of age and has also taught piano for twenty years. 

Favorite pastimes include spending time with family and friends, watching classic television shows, reading a variety of genres, visiting farmers markets, and cooking.

Elisabeth enjoys using music to worship the Lord while serving the CBC congregation. 

- Psalm 91🪽

Youth Minister

Luke Laney serves as the youth minister at Collinsville Baptist Church. He is originally from Rainsville, AL where he graduated from Plainview High School. He then earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Jacksonville State University, then received his Master of Education from Bryan College. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Community Action Agency of Northeast Alabama (CAANEAL), based in Rainsville, AL. 

Luke has served as the youth minister for CBC since September of 2014. He is passionate about leading the next generation to Christ by instilling a strong foundation built on the truth of God’s Word. Whether through teaching, mentoring, or everyday conversations, Luke seeks to help young people understand who they are in Christ and why a steadfast faith matters in building an intimate relationship with God. He believes that discipleship starts with scripture and is strengthened through consistent community, prayer, and a life that models the love and character of Jesus. His heart is to see young men and women stand boldly in their faith, rooted in biblical truth, and equipped to impact the world around them for God’s glory.