Brandon and Susanna Gaster with their children outside the sanctuary entrance at Rawls Baptist Church.

Church Leadership

Meet Our Staff

The staff of Rawls Baptist Church is committed to serving our church family through faithful leadership, biblical teaching, pastoral care, and ministry. We invite you to get to know the people who help serve and support the life and ministry of Rawls Baptist Church.

Senior Pastor

Brandon Gaster

Pastor Brandon Gaster was called to Rawls Baptist Church in August 2024 as Senior Pastor. Over the past 14 years, he has served in various ministerial and pastoral roles at churches in Apex, Raleigh, Yanceyville, Cameron, and now Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. He is also active in serving with the Little River Baptist Association.

Brandon graduated from North Carolina State University with a B.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering. He earned this degree while working in Gastonia and Research Triangle Park, gaining engineering experience with RSI, Inc., Flextronics International, and Sony Ericsson.

While completing his degree and work experience, Brandon felt called to Christian ministry. He later earned his Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary while serving in ministerial roles at several churches.

Brandon enjoys spending time with his wife, Susanna, and their two young children, Jane and Audie.

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Music Director

Susanna Gaster

Susanna Gaster graduated from North Carolina State University with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in special education. She taught in public and private schools for a number of years.

She now serves as Music Director for Rawls Baptist Church, leads the Praise Team, and homeschools their children, Jane and Audie.

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