COLONIAL HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH - Key Persons
Andrew joined the Colonial Hills family in 2021, and he became our worship leader here after leading worship for over 25 years in various capacities. Andrew puts a high priority on elevating Christ in worship, and we are blessed to have him. He is a graduate of East Texas Baptist University with a degree in Religion. Andrew is married to Kristi, who leads worship alongside him, and has 3 precious daughters.
Dennis Hurley is a 20+ year member of Colonial Hills and joined the staff after his retirement as a Professor of Political Science at the University of Texas at Tyler. Dennis is also the current chief instructor and president for the American Bushido-Kai Karate Association, an international martial arts organization that uses martial arts in ministry. Dennis lives in Whitehouse with his wife of almost 30 years Janet. They have two children together, Alyssa and Kaden, both are college students. Dennis enjoys martial arts, photography, falconry, gardening, and working on their farm together.
Diane joined our staff as a ministry assistant in February 2019. She and her husband, Lonny, were married in 1978 and have three sons and daughters-in-law and nine grandchildren. She enjoys being involved in music ministry and over the years has served as organist, pianist and choir member. She is thankful for the opportunity to assist in ministry behind the scenes at CHBC.
Garrett is an East Texas native, being born in Longview, and spending most of his childhood and adolescence in Henderson. He started at Colonial Hills as student minister in July of 2023. He graduated from East Texas Baptist University with a Bachelor's of Christian Ministry, focused in Youth and Discipleship. Before coming to Colonial Hills, Garrett served at churches in Henderson, TX, and Longview, TX, as well as working as a senior counselor at Sky Ranch. Garrett enjoys anything and everything like movies, music, board games, basketball, coffee, and spending time with friends.
Garrett is excited to partner with parents, as well as the volunteer student ministry leaders to come together and equip students with Biblical truth, and knowledge of God's mercy, grace, and abounding love for His Creation.
Jason started at Colonial Hills as Lead Pastor in January of 2021. He holds a Master of Divinity from Rockbridge Seminary and has served at churches in Corsicana, TX and Manchaca, TX before coming to Colonial Hills. Prior to ministry, Jason spent several years teaching/coaching and serving in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is married to Natalie, and they are the proud parents of Eli (9th grade) and Ava (7th grade). Jason enjoys running, playing golf, fishing, and drinking coffee!
After graduating from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University-Commerce), he graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has had the privilege of serving on staff in seven churches before coming to CHBC where he has served since 1986. Jerry also serves at state conventions by producing meetings and managing technical systems. He has been married to Donna since 1974 and has three grown children, two daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, and eight incredible grandchildren.
Job Titles:
- Financial Secretary
- Financial Coordinator
Lisa has been the Financial Coordinator since 2015. She feels blessed to be able to use her accounting skills to directly impact the ministry of Christ, and she loves connecting with and helping the members of Colonial Hills. She has been married to John since 1984. Together they have a son, Natt and a daughter, Julia Claire. Natt is married to Kayla and they have one very precious daughter, Jacy Tate.
Job Titles:
- Receptionist / Ministry Assistant
Nancy has been a member of Colonial Hills for over 10 years. She is married to John, and they are the proud parents of 3 kids. She has been heavily involved in the CHBC Marriage Ministry, Upward Ministry, and Kindergarten Sunday School, but she is now excited to use her gifts in this staff role!
Ralph is the Facilities Director. He is retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber company after 35 years. He and his wife Deborah have been members of Colonial Hills since 2004. Ralph is also part of the church tech team. They have a son Ralph Jr. and a daughter Alicia.
Ralph and Deborah have 4 granddaughters!
Robin is a Charter member of Colonial Hills. She has been on staff since 1994. Preschool children are her passion. She enjoys every minute of pouring the love of Jesus into their little hearts! She has two beautiful daughters and a spectacular granddaughter. She loves all outside activities!
Job Titles:
- Pastor
- Discipleship Pastor
Steve was born and raised in Colorado and came to Texas in 1995 after being called to ministry. God honed his calling while attending East Texas Baptist University and serving churches in Marshall, Texas. While in Marshall, he married the love of his life and Louisiana girl, Shannon Thibodeaux. Their first daughter, Hannah, was born in Marshall. In 2004 he received his Masters's degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth. During their time in Fort Worth, his family grew with the birth of two children. Annemarie, who passed away shortly after she was born, and later their first son, Marshall. After graduating, they moved to serve a church in Fayetteville, Arkansas, serving there for 11 years. Their fourth child, Wesley, was born. God called them back to Texas in 2015 to begin serving as Youth Pastor here at Colonial Hills Baptist Church. Since 1995, in his marriage and ministry, this one thing HE KNOWS is true: God's love is an active and present love, and He brings us through every moment, the good and hard, all for His glory!
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