Born and raised in the Capital Region of New York, Pastor Darren was an atheist before being saved in 1997 at age 21. Soon after his salvation and baptism, he began sharing devotional messages at Sunday School at Fellowship Baptist Church in Ballston Lake, NY. These mini-sermons ignited his passion for studying and sharing the Word of God. Through diligent personal study and discipleship, the call upon Darren’s life became evident, and the church called him to be their new pastor in 2000. Darren pastored Fellowship Baptist Church for approximately eight years before merging churches with Malta Open Bible Baptist Church to form Olde Liberty Baptist Church. As a founding pastor of Olde Liberty, Darren ministered as co-pastor until being called as sole pastor in 2009. Darren has been serving faithfully in the Malta area for over 23 years. He is passionate about apologetics, delights in expository preaching, loves his congregation, and celebrates creativity. Darren’s favorite activities center around time with his beautiful wife and family.

Elizabeth grew up in a Christian home and was saved at the age of four. She and Darren were married in 1997. Her greatest joy is spending time with her husband, six sons, and daughter-in-law. Elizabeth loves music, singing, and ministering to her church family.