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Eric House is a native of northern Alabama and graduate of Auburn University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He accepted Christ during a youth camp in Florida and was called into the ministry a few years later while at Auburn University. Eric joined North End as Pastor in September of 2014. 

Eric loves North End because we are a family of believers who love one another and seek to serve our community and reach them for Christ. His favorite Bible verse is Luke 9:23 “And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.”

Eric and his wife, Joy, have two sons, Nathan and Andrew.

Email: eh@nebcbeaumont.org

Mary Riggs is a native of Houston, Texas, and a graduate of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She accepted Christ at the age of 5 and was called into full-time ministry in the 6th grade. Mary joined North End as Minister of the Children and Preschool in 2011.

Mary loves North End because we are like family to her. Her favorite Bible verse is Habakkuk 3:18 “yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.”

Outside of church, Mary enjoys cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband (Taylor), family and friends.

Email: mc@nebcbeaumont.org

Whitney Witzleben was born in Charlotte, NC, but has spent most of her life here in Southeast Texas. She is currently a student at Liberty University, where she is pursuing a degree in Biblical Counseling. Whitney accepted Christ at an early age, and she joined North End with her family in February of 2012. After many years of faithfully serving as a volunteer at North End, she began to sense God’s calling to youth ministry. She officially joined the North End staff in November of 2025.

Whitney loves the close-knit and supportive atmosphere of North End and has a heart for walking alongside students as they grow in their faith. Her favorite verse, John 16:33, reflects the hope she desires to share with others: “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

Outside of church, Whitney enjoys spending time with her family - her husband, Chris, and their three boys Noah, Aiden, and Henry - along with their beloved dogs.

Email: ww@nebcbeaumont.org

Kirstin McGee is a native of Houston, Texas and graduate of Texas A&M University. She and her family started attending North End in 200. In July of 2011 made a decision to make Christ Lord of her life. She joined the staff at North End as Ministry Assistant in 2010 and later became the Financial Secretary.  

Kirstin loves North End because we strive to reach people outside the walls of North End for Christ. Her favorite Bible verse is Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Kirstin and her husband, Brian, have three children Sam, Sarah, and Emily. Sam and his wife, Shayla, have given them two wonderful grandsons, Miles and Maddox.

Email: km@nebcbeaumont.org