Lead Pastor
Zach Anderson
Zach became the lead pastor of Cheniere in 2014. He has been married to Kristin for thirteen years. The Lord has graciously blessed them with four children. Zach was born and raised in Martin, LA. He surrendered to the ministry in 2008.
In 2012, he was ordained a minister of the Gospel. He graduated from Northwestern State University in 2011 with his bachelor’s Degree and completed his Master’s at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 2014. He is currently pursuing his doctorate (DMIn) through New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Student Pastor
CLAY CORLEY
Clay became the Student Pastor in 2024. Aside from church Ministry, Clay is also a licensed insurance agent for Goosehead Insurance and has been married to his beautiful wife for six years. He’s a proud father of two boys and enjoys spending time with his family and friends. When he’s not helping clients, you might find him tending to his beehives or restoring his classic Jeep.
Music Minister
Brent Avara
Brent became the music minster in 2017. He was born and raised locally in West Monroe, LA. He is happily married to his wife, Abigail, and they are blessed with four children.
In addition to music ministry, Brent is a realtor for Coldwell Banker and an aspiring Christian songwriter. He graduated from West Monroe High School and is currently pursuing his Bachelor’s in Music Ministry at Louisiana Baptist University.
Children’s Minister
