Our Pastors

Jeff Garrett, Senior Pastor

  • born feisty '64
  • raised in Garland
  • played soccer before it was cool
  • surrendered to Jesus '73
  • graduated UT, Austin '86
  • listens to lots of music
  • called to ministry '86
  • 3 years as youth pastor in Dallas
  • married out of his league '88
  • enjoys movies, laughs, worship
  • graduated Asbury seminary '92  
  • ordained elder '94
  • fights w/electronic gadgets
  • roughhouses w/two slobbery Boxers
  • 17 years as pastor in North TX
  • [Whitewright, Lake Highlands, Kessler Park, Chapel Hill, the table, Forney]
  • loves his 4 children (ages 13, 15, 18, and 20) 
  • crazy in love w/his wife, Cindi
  • likes hearing, "you don't look like a preacher"
 
 

 

Chris Krager, Youth Pastor                           

  • born in '72
  • grew up in Henderson, KY
  • accepted God's grace in my life in '84
  • achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in '89
  • graduated from Central Michigan University '95
  • managed Judson Collins United Methodist Camp for 3 years
  • received a Master of Divinity at Perkins School of Theology, SMU in '02
  • married Kristen March in '06
  • two beautiful daughters
  • favorite movie: Tommy Boy (I wore out my VHS copy)
  • favorite foods: Mexican and Hamburgers
  • favorite book: To Kill a Mockingbird
  • favorite book of the Bible: Mark
  • favorite musician: Johnny Cash
 
 

Amy Madrid, Children's  Pastor
        and Director of Mothers' 
        Day Out 

  • born in '67
  • native of New Mexico
  • gave my life to Christ in '77
  • married my best friend in '88
  • have 2 children
  • associates degrees in Early Childhood Education  and Fashion Merchandising and Design
  • started in the ministry in '04
  • love working with children and families
  • hobbies include shopping, reading, and volleyball
  • want to learn to create stained glass

 



Melissa McElhannon,
Music Director

  • born in same decade as senior pastor and children’s pastor (What are a few years among friends)
  • raised in Warren, ARwas on swim team at YMCA - Warren
  • accepted Christ as my personal Savior at Billy Graham convention, 1975
  • graduated from Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR, 1980 – double major Music Ed (piano/vocal emphasis, French Horn) and Music Therapy
  • have served in church music for 20 years
  • have a soft spot for God’s canine and feline creatures who are in need of a home
  • have taught public school music (K-12) for 29 years










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