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 and completed his master’s degree in 2011. He has been on staff for 15 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 15 years and have 4 children, Brady, Paisley, Gracelyn and Emerson.
John L. Vaprezsan
Pastor Emeritus
After graduating from Hyles-Anderson College in 1973, Dr. Vaprezsan started Metro Baptist Church in Belleville, Michigan.
He was awarded the title of Pastor Emeritus on July 14, 2024 upon his retirement after 51 years as service as Pastor of Metro Baptist Church
Dr. Vaprezsan and his wife Linda have been married for 60 years and have 3 children:
John (Carmen), Pamela and Todd (Katie). The Vaprezsan’s have 14 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.
Pastor Vaprezsan, is also known affectionately as “Preacher” to Metro Baptist Church.