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	Rev. David Hicks Our Pastor Pastor David Hicks was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Open Bible College in Des Moines, and Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Before moving to Texas in 1982 he served a United Methodist Church in South Dakota. He has been married to Carolyn Hicks since August 2000. They have a son and daughter in law in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
	Michele Dockery Church Secretary Michele grew up in Amarillo and then graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Community Health. She worked in the Health Care Industry and for the past 6 years managed Retirement Communities in Texas. Last year she moved down to Holly Lake Ranch to be near her mom, Temple. Michele loves reading and spending time with her cats and the animals of Holly Lake Ranch.
	Laura Radde Youth Director Laura has been married to Eric Radde for 17 yrs. They have an 11 year old son Sam. Originally from Dallas, Laura worked as a marine biologist for the EPA from 1988 to 1999. She moved to east Texas in 1999 to simplify life and focus on God and family Laura has written science curricula and taught kids age prek-12th grade as a science teacher and substitute teacher since 2000. She has been Youth Director since August 2006 Our mission for the Youth is to "win the lost, establish the believers, and make them disciples of Christ"
	Dr. Jerry Bieritz Choir Director Dr. Gerald Bieritz, currently serves as associate professor of music, and a director of the Jarvis Christian College Concert Choir. He has served as a music educator at various colleges throughout his career. He currently teaches applied music, music history, music theory and music education classes at Jarvis Christian College. Dr. Bieritz received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Capitol University, Columbus, Ohio; a Master’s degree in Music from California State University, Long Beach; and a DMA (Doctor of Musical Arts) in Vocal Performance, from the University of North Texas, Denton. He also holds an Associate diploma from the Royal College of Music “with honors” in singing. Dr. Bieritz has been heard in concert, opera, and recital performances in the United States, Canada and England. He is a member of Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), and the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS), and currently serves as secretary/treasurer for the East Texas Chapter of NATS.