LaVera Manning is the devoted wife of the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church of District Heights, Dr. Bobby Manning. Her first priorities are being a wife, homemaker and mother to their sons Levi, Reuben and Joseph.

LaVera received Christ as her personal Savior as a college student and immediately sought to grow in her walk with God and understanding of Scripture by connecting with Plumbline Ministries, a college ministry of Denton Bible Church. Plumbline played a huge role in shaping her growth in the Lord and her ministry values.

LaVera earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from the University of North Texas in 2005. LaVera is a gifted teacher, having taught grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. She has also worked in the medical field as a licensed pharmacy technician.

LaVera’s passion in ministry is the discipleship and development of women within the local church. She currently serves The Heights Church in leadership of its Discipleship Ministries as well as the Ladies Ministry, coordinating its varied events and discipleship efforts for women of all ages. She has also used her teaching gift to proclaim God’s Word in worship services, conferences and retreat sessions.