MEET THE STAFF

We've got a group of amazing leaders

We're so thankful for the amazing leaders that faithfully serve in our local church family every day of the week. Their leadership, love, and compassion for people shows in everything they do. They're regular people like the rest of us, but they have a heart for God and a passion for the gospel.


Let us introduce you!

Church Staff

Pastor and Mrs. Cowan

Doug Cowan

Senior Pastor
Pastor Cowan graduated from Hyles–Anderson College in the spring of 2002. Upon graduation Pastor Doug Cowan worked faithfully as an Assistant Pastor at the Bella Vista Baptist Church, of Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was there that God called Pastor Cowan to Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Pastor and Mrs. Cowan followed the call of God to Las Cruces, where they have given their lives to minister to the wonderful people of Las Cruces.

Since 2004, Pastor and Mrs. Cowan have been blessed to love the families of Las Cruces. They look forward to the many more great things that God has in store for His people at Cornerstone Baptist Church.

Sam Geckler

Associate Pastor


  Bro. Sam Geckler grew up in a Christian home and was saved in April of 2000. He surrendered to preach in December of 2012 while enrolled at Southern Indiana Baptist College. After earning his Bachelor in Theology, he was called to serve as the Youth Pastor at Dunes Baptist Church in 2015. He earned his Master's Degree in Theology and was ordained in 2020. In 2021, he and his wife, Deanna, relocated to Las Cruces to serve as Assistant Pastor at Cornerstone Baptist Church.

Sam and Deanna Geckler, Paisley, Timothy, and Daniel

Tim and Alexa Aubin

Tim Aubin

Assistant Pastor

Bro. Aubin grauated from Golden State Baptist College in May of 2026 with a Bachelor's in Pastoral Theology. He and his wife, Alexa, were married in July of the same year. Shortly after thier wedding, they relocated to Las Cruces to join the church and academy staff.

Academy Staff

Deanna Geckler

Deanna Geckler

Principal

Mrs. Geckler graduated from Hyles-Anderson College in 2013 with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She has nearly 15 years of educational experience.

Naomi Philhour

1st and 2nd Grade Teacher


 Miss Naomi graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Church Ministries with an emphasis in Music. Sh graduated from West Coast Baptist College in 2021.

Naomi Philhour

Genre English

Genre English

3rd and 4h Grade Teacher

Miss Genre graduated from Golden State Baptist College in 2026 with a Bachelor's degree in Education.

Kaylay Chavez

5th and 6th Teacher


 Miss Kayla earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Golden State Baptist College. She graduated in 2026.

Kayla Chavez

Tim and Alexa Aubin

Alexa Aubin

Kindergarten and Music Teacher

Miss Alexa graduated from Golden State Baptist College in 2026 with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education.

Support Staff

George Philhour, Jr.

George Philhour, Jr.

Custodial

Bro. George graduated from West Coast Baptist College nin May of 2026 with a degree in Evangelism. He serves as the custodian at Cornerstone as he trains to be an evangelist.