Pastoral Leaders

Rev. Ben Roy Lillie, Sr. has faithfully served as Pastor, Leader, and Teacher of Greater True Faith Missionary Baptist Church since 1975. He leads the congregation in worship, stewardship, and discipleship, with a lifelong commitment to enriching the lives of God’s people. His foremost priority is the salvation of souls, and he is deeply passionate about serving both church members and the surrounding community.

“The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.”
— Psalms 126:3, 5–6

Reverend Lillie is widely known throughout the city and across the nation as a Preacher, Teacher, Evangelist, Servant Leader, and Soul Winner. He remains a highly sought-after teacher and preacher and has freely shared the Gospel from coast to coast.

Rev. Stephan Lillie is an humble yet bold leader with a passion for people and being a voice for those who do not have one. Originally from Houston, Texas by way of Boston (MA) and Greensboro (NC), he is a fifth-generation Baptist preacher on his mother’s side and third generation on his father’s side. His sincere heart for the work of the Ministry stems from his testimony of God touching his life at a very young age and God’s faithfulness in his life ever since. Additionally, he acknowledges the tremendous example that his parents and grandparents have lived before him which established his foundation.

Stephan has served in ministry since he was a child at Greater True Faith and also at United Metropolitan MBC (NC) and Western Avenue BC (MA). He has served and led in various capacities including but not limited to Associate Minister, Sunday School Superintendent/Teacher, Teaching & Formation Leader, Evangelism Ministry Leader, Young Adult Ministry Leader, Children & Youth Minister, Finance and Administration.

Stephan, his wife Rashonner, and their son Lawson, relocated back home to Houston in the Summer of 2025. His wife serves as Private Wealth Advisor, Managing Director at Ameriprise Financial. He serves in executive leadership at St. Luke’s Health System. Rashonner is a graduate of Sam Houston State University. Stephan obtained his Bachelor’s in Finance from Texas A&M University, and his Masters of Business Administration from Rice University. They are both graduates of the Leadership Winston-Insight Class of 2022.

Their greatest joy is raising their son in the fear and admonition of God and assimilating back to life home in Houston, Texas. 

Rev. Reginald Lillie has been an active, committed and faithful member of Greater True Faith M.B.C. since 1977.  He was ordained a Deacon in 1983; accepted his calling to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and was ordained a Minister in 1996. His service and leadership is visible in both his church and community. Over his many years in service at Greater True Faith M.B.C. he has lead many ministries including but not limited to Soul Winning/Outreach, Young Adults, Sunday School/Christian Education and been a devoted member of various ministries. He is also one of the ministers responsible to teach Bible Study.

His community service and leadership is vast across Houston and the Cypress Fairbanks area.  His community service includes Membership in CyFair-Houston Chamber of Commerce (Government Affairs Committee Chair and Past Chairman of Board of Trustees). He is a community leader and influencer in the Cypress Fairbanks area and the Cypress Fairbank Independent School District. He is a life member and past president of the NAACP-Houston Branch, and currently chairman of the NAACP Texas State Conference Religious Affairs Committee, Member of NAACP Texas State Conference Executive Committee, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Board of Trustees member and Chairman of Board of Trustees. He is a Past Chairman of Board for Greens Bayou Corridor Coalition, Past Board member CyFair Education Foundation, and Cy-Hope Foundation.

Rev. Reginald is married to Alane Lillie. They have three children: Tiffany Lillie, Reginald Lillie, II, Stephan Lillie/Rashonner Lillie (wife) and two grandsons Torrey and Lawson.