Pastoral Staff
Todd L. Vaprezsan
Youth Pastor
Bro. Todd is the youngest son of our founding pastor, Dr. John Vaprezsan. He grew up at Metro Baptist Church. After graduating from Metro Baptist Schools as salutatorian in 2004, he went on to attend and graduate from Hyles-Anderson College in 2008. He completed his masters degree in 2011. He has been on staff for fifteen years. Bro. Todd is also the vice principal of Metro Baptist School. He also teaches in Metro Baptist Schools.
Bro. Todd and his wife, Katie have been married for fifteen years and have four children, Brady, Paisley, Gracelyn and Emerson.
John L. Vaprezsan
Pastor Emeritus
After graduating from Hyles-Anderson College in 1973, Dr. John Vaprezsan started Metro Baptist Church in Belleville, Michigan.
He was awarded the title of Pastor Emeritus on July 14, 2024 upon his retirement after fifty-one years as service as pastor of Metro Baptist Church.
Dr. John Vaprezsan and his wife Linda have been married for sixty years and have three children, John (Carmen), Pamela, and Todd (Katie). The Vaprezsans have fourteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Pastor Vaprezsan is also known affectionately as “Preacher” to the folks at Metro Baptist Church.