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Dr. Aaron D. Burgner currently serves as Senior Pastor of Lakes Church in Lakeland, Florida, where he has faithfully ministered since 2017. Under his leadership, Lakes Church has grown to a thriving congregation of over 3,000 members committed to spreading the gospel locally and globally.
With more than 25 years of pastoral experience, Dr. Burgner has demonstrated exceptional leadership across various ministry contexts.
Dr. Burgner has distinguished himself through significant service to Southern Baptists at the state level:
His consistent leadership within the Florida Baptist Convention demonstrates both his administrative capabilities and the high regard in which he is held by his peers throughout the state.
Dr. Burgner came to know Christ personally at age 7 and received his call to ministry at 17. Since December 30, 2000, he has been married to Tiffany Evers Burgner, who partners with him in ministry through her active involvement in women’s ministry and missions at Lakes Church.
Together, they have been blessed with:
At the core of Dr. Burgner’s ministry is his unwavering commitment to Christ-centered biblical exposition and the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Under his leadership at Lakes Church, there has been a renewed emphasis on equipping and mobilizing members for global missions work, maintaining the church’s rich legacy of Gospel impact in Lakeland and beyond.
Dr. Burgner has demonstrated consistent dedication to keeping God’s Word central in all aspects of ministry while developing and empowering others for Kingdom service. His leadership style combines theological depth with practical application, and his heart for pastors is evident through his mentorship of younger ministers and support of colleagues.