Houston's First ordained several men as deacons and ministers in a special service in the Worship Center at The Loop Campus on Sun, Aug 11. Family, friends, and church members attended as we celebrated this special moment in the lives of these men.
The term "deacon" comes from the Greek word diakonos which means "servant." Deacons serve our church in a variety of ways, providing leadership and guidance in numerous areas.
Any member of Houston's First can nominate a fellow member to serve as a deacon. To submit a nomination, use this online form or download this PDF form.
The Loop Campus
Houston’s First member since 2013
Occupation: Electrical Engineer
Houston's First Involvement: Men: Serve, Car Care Ministry, CanHope
Hobbies / Interests: Technology, history
Downtown Campus
Houston's First member since 2009
Wife: Sarah
Children: Cooper (5), Annie (2),
Brooks (11 months)
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Houston's First Involvement: Director of the Financial Consulting Ministry, Teacher in Covenant LBS, Usher
Hobbies / Interests: God has blessed me with an active lifestyle. If I am not chasing my beautiful bride on a run or taking my kids on a bike ride, I enjoy fitness classes, basketball, and learning how things work.
The Loop Campus
Houston's First member since 2015
Wife: Shirley Ann
Children:
Rhonda Stowe-Baxter (62), Jamie Singer (59), Keith Goode (56); 15 Grandchildren; 5 Great-Grandchildren
Occupation: Retired — Baker Hughes, Incorporated
Houston's First Involvement: Baptistry Team, The Gathering Place, Weekly Guides, Lord's Supper Preparation team, Sr. Men Prayer Group
Hobbies / Interests: grandchildren, great-grandchildren, senior activities and cruising.
The Loop Campus
Houston's First member since 2011
Wife: Joanna
Children: David (8), Peter (6), John (4), Michael (2)
Occupation: Founder, TRUTH of LIFE, Inc.
Houston's First Involvement: Teacher in As One LBS
Hobbies / Interests: I enjoy having people over for meals, traveling, and being with my family.
The Loop Campus
Houston's First member since 2013
Wife: Jennifer Lee
Children: Hannah Marie (20 months)
Occupation: Firefighter
Houston's First Involvement: More Than Conquerors military ministry Co-leader and First Responders Team
Hobbies / Interests: Serving my family and training the body, mind, and spirit.
The Loop Campus
Houston's First member since 1993
Wife: Tiffany
Children: Jonathan (11), Anna (9), Abigail (6), Alissa (4)
Occupation: Director of Local Missions at Houston’s First
Houston's First Involvement: Teacher in Renewed LBS, Evangelism, Discipleship, Training for Missions work
Hobbies / Interests: Reading, travel, camping, motorcycles
The Loop Campus
Houston's First member since 2014
Wife: Alisha
Children: Dominique Lavan (28), Sydney Gallien (23), Marlana Prado(21), J’Vonni Wilson (12), A’Lana Knolls (12), Sariya Wilson (7); 3 Grandchildren
Occupation: Front Desk Manager at Fitness & Recreation Center at Houston’s First
Houston's First Involvement: Teach a new LBS class called “All Things New” for blended families, served in the following ministries: Celebration, Guest Experience Team, Baptistry, Connection Center, MIYCO, Faith Center (Spring Branch and Harwin), The Grove, C.H.A.R.M. and Missions. Also started a 501(c)(3) nonprofit transitional home for homeless and women and children called “The Palace Housing, Inc.” where we house women and children in our home.
Hobbies / Interests: Traveling and spending time with friends and family
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