Pastor Shane Rice
Pastor Shane Rice has served as a missionary for 20 years, ministering on the fields of Peru and Italy. In 2019, the Lord led him to join the staff of Anchor Baptist Church as Associate Pastor. He became the senior pastor in June of 2021. Shane Rice holds a Bachelor of Divinity from Massillon Baptist College. He and his wife Kathy have six children: Rachel, Rebekah, Micah, Moriah, Charity, and Christina. Only one child remains at home, while the others are now out on their own. They currently have two grandchildren.
Assistant Pastor/ Youth Director
Brother Preston Diehl and his wife, Rebekah, graduated from Vision Baptist College in 2022. Preston holds a Bachelor’s degree in Youth Ministry, while Rebekah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Counseling as well as one in Design and Media. In addition to being family to Pastor and Mrs. Rice (Kathy), they also serve on staff at Anchor Baptist Church. Preston fills many roles in the ministry but primarily works with the young people.
Founding Pastor
Dr. Mark Jacobs retired from his role as Pastor of Anchor Baptist Church after 21 years of faithful service. He has been in ministry since 1976, during which time he has planted and established a church in Rhode Island, served on staff at other churches, and been involved in various ministries.
He is married to his wife, Lois, and they have one grown daughter, Andrea, who also serves as a church secretary.
Dr. Jacobs holds a Bachelor of Divinity, a Master of Ministry, a Doctor of Divinity, and a Doctor of Ministry.
He currently represents Heritage Baptist Institute (a ministry of Cleveland Baptist Church) and is available to come preach for you. He will be a blessing and help to your church. If you would like him to come present Heritage Baptist Institute or just fill pulpit, or be a blessing to your church, call or text the church (330-837-0101), and we will have him get in touch with you.
