Meet Our Pastor
Pastor John Sparks
Pastor · Teacher · Storyteller
What sets Pastor John apart is his vernacular and the colorful idioms he uses to bring the Bible to life. His unusual way of saying things can catch you off guard and make you smile—that’s the “shock” that draws you in. But the “awe” comes from the deep truths he shares, rooted firmly in God’s Word. John has a gift for making Scripture both practical and powerful, and those nuggets of wisdom are what keep us coming back week after week.
“John doesn’t just preach—he connects Scripture to real life.”
A Little About John
Faith, calling, and a few favorite things.
A more personal glimpse of the pastor you’ll meet on Sunday morning.
A Verse for This Season
Joel 2:24–25
Comfort Meal
Hot dogs with mustard and H‑E‑B chili.
Dream Job—Besides Pastoring
Teaching in a Bible college or seminary.
Favorite Authors
Dallas Willard, John Eldredge, John Mark Comer, Oswald Chambers, Reggie McNeal, and Peter H. Capstick.
What He Loves About Lighthouse
A place to be fully himself.
John loves serving in a church family where he can truly be himself and use his gifts in a way that fits him “like a good pair of gloves.” What excites him most is seeing Lighthouse begin to catch fire with faith, growth, and genuine connection.
What Makes Him Tick
Seeing the light come on.
His passion is taking the customs, culture, and sayings of Jesus and His world and translating them into everyday life today. Nothing excites him more than seeing a “light bulb” come on and knowing that, in that moment, someone truly understood God’s Word.
Come hear John teach.
Sundays at 10:30 AM in Ingram, Texas.