Pastor Apolonio Garcia, known by most as Junior, planted Hallettsville Community Church in 2014 with a passion to reach people with the Gospel and serve the Hallettsville community. Prior to planting the church, Junior faithfully served at his home church beginning in 2006 as a men’s ministry leader, dedicated board member, and occasionally fulfilled pastoral responsibilities such as preaching and teaching.
While working in the HVAC field in Hallettsville, Junior felt a growing call to minister to those in the community who did not know Christ. He and his family began hosting Bible studies in their home, discipling a small group of individuals and casting vision for the church. What began as a small gathering grew into what is now Hallettsville Community Church.
Pastor Junior completed seminary coursework through Global University and became a licensed credentialed minister with the Assemblies of God in 2012. He continued his education and was ordained in 2015. He remains deeply passionate about reaching the lost and positively impacting the community.
He is actively involved in the Lavaca County Ministerial Alliance and serves on the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Spiritual Advisory Team. Pastor Junior also ministers regularly in the Lavaca County Jail and throughout Texas prisons, sharing hope and the message of Christ.
Pastor Junior’s vision is to see Hallettsville Community Church continue to grow as a strong, healthy church that advances its mission to “Enrich in Christ, One Soul at a Time.”
In his spare time, Junior enjoys fishing — and when he’s not fishing, he’s planning his next fishing trip.
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Bobbie Jo Garcia
Bobbie Garcia co-planted Hallettsville Community Church in 2014 alongside her husband, Pastor Junior. From the beginning, she has played a vital role in establishing ministries, developing leaders, and helping shape the direction of the church.
Bobbie leads worship and is passionate about encouraging others to discover and use their God-given gifts. She has a heart for discipling women and is especially passionate about promoting healthy marriages and families through education, encouragement, and biblical guidance.
Bobbie holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She uses her professional training and ministry experience to support individuals, couples, and families both within the church and the community.
In her leisure time, Bobbie enjoys traveling, reading, and swimming.
Pastor Junior and Bobbie have four children, with their youngest still living at home. Together, they are committed to serving God, their church, and the Hallettsville community.
