West Houston Church of Christ

Ministry Team

DR. MATT SOPER

SENIOR MINISTER

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Matt was raised in New Orleans and has lived in Tennessee , Scotland , Texas , New Jersey , Connecticut , and California since graduating from high school in 1980. He is glad to be back in Texas . He has a bachelor degree in Business from Rhodes College , a bachelor in Biblical Studies from the Austin Graduate School of Theology, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Abilene Christian University . He enjoys reading, fitness, golf, and spending time with his family. He and his wife, Angela, have two daughters, Morgan and Alexandra. Matt also writes a weekly essay entitled "The Way I See It" and you can subscribe to this by going to Matt's Corner.

CINDI CERVAS

CHILDREN'S MINISTER

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Cindi was born in Wichita Falls, Texas and grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. She met her future husband, Chuck, at a High School church devotional and they have been happily married since 1978! They have two children, Rachel is a student at Harding University majoring in Fashion Merchandising and Adam and his wife, Mallory, are active members at West Houston.

Cindi and her family have been members at West Houston beginning in 1984. She was a teacher and then assistant director of the pre-school here before moving to Clear Lake for 4 years. Upon their return Cindi began working in the church office as receptionist for almost 5 years before beginning her work as Children’s Minister. Cindi has taught and worked with children from cradle roll – high school. She also enjoys reading, cooking, and vacationing with her family.

TIM DAVIS

MEMBERSHIP AND OUTREACH MINISTER

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Tim’s personal mission statement: to win as many as possible. 1 Cor 9:19-22

Though I am free and belong to no man, I make myself a slave to everyone, to win as many as possible. To the Jews I became like a Jew, to win the Jews. To those under the law I became like one under the law (though I myself am not under the law), so as to win those under the law. To those not having the law I became like one not having the law (though I am not free from God's law but am under Christ's law), so as to win those not having the law. To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.

Tim is Minister of Membership & Outreach. He works in the areas of Membership and Mission, including work in New Member Orientation, Families, Fellowship, and Outreach. Tim is married to Brenda, a corporate trainer with Continental Airlines. Tim's children are Bryan, Britton, and Brenna. Tim loves serving this body as minister and elder.

JAMES FORD

EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRATION MINISTER

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James Ford has been a part of the West Houston Church of Christ family since 1990, taking an active role in both Office Administration and Bible Education ministries. He joined the staff team in July of 1997 to develop and implement West Houston church of Christ's Faith Building Ministry.

James holds a BS degree in Business Management from Texas A & I University at Kingsville. He worked for 23 years for Amoco Production Company as the District Supervisor of Personnel, District Supervisor of Financial Controls, Office Manager of Production Systems and the Regional Manager of Contracts and Compliance during his Amoco career. He has a love for helping others discover the joy of growing in their knowledge of scripture and in their ability to apply it in practical ways to everyday living. One of the major goals of his ministry here is to provide help and encouragement for members as they travel on their spiritual path in the Word of God. He is actively involved in managing West Houston's Bible Education and Administration Ministries. He has facilitated the implementation of West Houston's Faith Building Ministry and has served as an elder since September 1993.

James and his wife, Gay Ford, were privileged to have raised two sons and are currently enjoying rediscovering time together as a twosome! James loves to enjoy God's wonderful nature by spending time on his boat fishing.

CORY JONES

YOUTH MINISTER

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Cory was born and raised in Odessa, TX. He attended Abilene Christian University where he met his wife Christina. After graduating in 2001, Cory and Christina moved to Richmond, VA where Cory served as youth minister at the Three Chopt Church of Christ for six years before joining the staff at West Houston. Christina has her master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and works as an Occupational Therapist at the North Cypress Medical Center. They have three sons: Levi, Titus, and Seth.

Cory is passionate about sharing Christ with teenagers and helping them understand their ability to be used by God right where they are. In his spare time Cory loves to be with his family. He also enjoys all sports, but is a die-hard New York Yankees fan.

ANDY SPELL

WORSHIP MINISTER

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Andy is a graduate of Abilene Christian University. After a short stint as a pharmaceutical sales rep, he became the Youth Minister for the Evergreen church of Christ in Evergreen, Colorado. He also served as youth minister for the Grapevine and the Golf Course Roads churches. After 20 years of Youth Ministry he transitioned into Worship Ministry when he came to West Houston in August 2006. He is married to Cheryl and has three children, Ethan, Madelynn and Corbin. Andy loves to worship with his family at West Houston. He also loves watching television with his family, especially 24 and Lost and loves spending time with friends and family.

Support Staff

	MARCIA BRITTAIN LIFE GROUPS AND PEWSHEET MINISTRY Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Marcia came on staff in June 2005. Her main responsibilities include the weekly publication of the Pewsheet and as well as staff support for Life Groups. She is an assistant to Matt Soper and Andy Spell Marcia grew up in Spring. She met her husband, Matthew, while attending Texas Tech University where they graduated in 2001 with business degrees. They were then married in 2002. Matthew is a police officer for the city of Pasadena. Matthew and Marcia have attended West Houston since 2002. In her free time, Marcia enjoys running, cheering on the Astros, and spending time with her family and friends.
	KARA MCGINTY INVOLVEMENT Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Kara was born in Tyler, Texas, but moved to Houston when she was 18 months old. She attended Texas A&M and lived in College Station when she met her future husband John, while he was on leave from Iraq. They were married in March 2006 and John's job moved them back to Houston. They have a beautiful daughter named Karis Mae. She loves her new position here at West Houston as an assistant to Tim Davis.
	HARRIETT RAINDL EDUCATION AND FINANCE MINISTRY Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Harriett is from Big Spring, Texas, and serves as the Administrative Assistant to James Ford in Adult Education and Finance. She and her family came to West Houston Church of Christ in 1989. Her husband, Greg Raindl, is employed by Restoration Services, Inc. Their son Sean lives here in Houston. Their daughter Anna is married to Joseph Grady and currently lives in Grand Prairie, Texas. Joseph is a CPA with Price Waterhouse Coopers and Anna is a surgical nurse at Arlington Memorial Hospital. Harriett received her Bachelor of Science in Technology/Business Education from the University of Houston. She taught in the Aldine ISD and Cypress Fairbanks ISD before coming on staff at West Houston in February 2001.
	SHAWN SAXTON CHILDREN'S MINISTRY Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Shawn joined the West Houston staff in August 2005. In the fall of 2006 she left her position as the receptionist to join the Children's Ministry team. She now serves as the assistant to Cindi Cervas. She and her husband, Brad, are from the Cypress area and are the proud parents of Grant.
	DONETTE SIMONDS YOUTH MINISTRY Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Donette Simonds serves as a Youth Administrative Assistant. She joined the Youth staff in February of 2006. Donette grew up in Yukon, Oklahoma. She and her husband Cary met through the church Youth group. She has a Bachelors degree in Home Economics from Southwestern State University in Oklahoma. Donette and Cary have three children, Colby, Nicholas and Hayley.
	MARY WALLER RECEPTIONIST Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Mary grew up in Dublin, Texas and graduated from Tarleton State University with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She moved to Houston in 1975 and met Dave in the Single Adults class at Westbury Church of Christ. They married in 1977 and have two beautiful daughters, Leslie and Lindsay, and a great son-in-law, Bryan. Dave and Mary have been going to West Houston since 1984, except for two years when they lived in Saudi Arabia. On November 1, 2006, Mary joined the staff here at WHCC as Receptionist. She absolutely loves her job and the people she works with. When not in the office, Mary enjoys playing bridge, working out and spending time with her family.