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~ OUR STAFF ~

GRADY KING - MINISTER: [EMAIL: gking@mansfieldchurch.org]

Grady returned to Mansfield in August (2010) for the second time having served with us preaching minister (1990-95).

He was born and raised in Oklahoma: Alva, Woodward and Eufaula, graduating from High School in 1973. He is a 1977 graduate of Oklahoma Christian (B.S.E.).

Regarding God’s call to ministry Grady says: “I wanted to teach and coach because of the influence godly educators had in my life. But prior to signing a teaching contract and while serving as a summer youth intern, the elders in McAlester, OK asked me to serve as their youth minister. I called the Superintendent of schools who was a Methodist lay preacher and he encouraged me to accept the ministry position. God works in mysterious ways.”

From ministry with youth Grady began graduate school at Abilene Christian University in 1978 and in 1979 while on break from graduate school in College Station, TX met Karen Lipsey and they married in 1979. Grady served as youth minister with the Turnpike Church of Christ, Grand Prairie, TX (1979-’84). He began his preaching ministry full time with the Cameron Rd Church of Christ, Austin, TX (1984-’85) and continued in Muskogee, OK (1985-90). He earned a M.S. in Biblical and Related Studies (ACU, 1989).

In 1990-’95 he served as preaching minister for the Mansfield Church of Christ and from 1996-2010 as Senior Minister and preacher for the So MacArthur Church of Christ, Irving, TX. While serving with So MacArthur he earned his Doctor of Ministry (ACU, 2006).

Grady has taught classes and/or spoken on a variety of lectureships, retreats, camps, revivals and seminars including Canada, Thailand and Zambia. His kingdom ministry includes directing Sooner Youth Camp, Lake Murray, OK and serving as V.P. and co-leader of Hope Network Ministry. HNM is a ministry began by Dr. Lynn Anderson to mentor and coach ministers and church leaders.

Grady is passionate about how the Gospel is fleshed out in the local congregation and in the community. Participating in God’s life for the sake of others defines and motivates his ministry.

He and his wife Karen have two children: Josh, a graduate of Pepperdine University and Christin, a graduate of Texas A & M University. Grady enjoys reading, golf, some fishing, and conversations about what really matters: faith, hope and love in Jesus Christ.

CHRIS HAYES - YOUTH MINISTER: [EMAIL: chayes@mansfieldchurch.org]

Chris and Shelly Hayes met at Lubbock Christian University and were married in Lancaster, Texas on August 15, 1998. Chris has served in youth ministry since April, 2000. Shelly serves as a Licensed Social Worker for Charlton Methodist Hospital and has done so since February, 2000.

Chris graduated from Lubbock Christian University with a degree in Business Administration in 1998. Following graduation, Chris began working for Penson Financial Services in Dallas, TX. During this time, Chris answered the call to ministry and began serving as Youth Minister for the Ovilla church in Ovilla, TX where he served for 6 years. In the fall of 2006, Chris began serving as Youth Minister at the Mansfield church.

Shelly helps people in all kinds of circumstances in her role as a Social Worker. She has been recognized for her outstanding work at Charlton Methodist Hospital, was also nominated for and serves on the Emerging Leadership Team. When her job allows her the time to do so, Shelly serves the Youth Ministry in several ways. Shelly is also involved in helping with the nursery and Kid’s Crusaders ministry.

Chris and Shelly have two daughters, Mallory and Morgan. Mallory is 8 and Morgan is 6. Both girls love to play softball and are involved in gymnastics. Chris and Shelly love being involved in their girls’ lives. Chris enjoys helping them with softball, helping out in their classes at school, and just being “daddy.” Shelly loves to take the girls shopping, swimming, and taking them out for an occasional vanilla bean frapaccino at Starbuck’s.

Chris enjoys watching college football (especially Notre Dame!), running (when he’s not too busy), eating (Italian food... its good.), movies, softball, and loves being involved in the fast-paced culture of teenagers. Chris is constantly thinking about relevant ways to share the good news of Jesus Christ with teens and is always looking to creatively share the amazing message of God’s love with them. Chris believes that Youth Ministry must consist of three things – providing Godly Guidance in the sometimes confusing lives of teens, attempt to Copy Christ in His perfect model of ministry, and must be Intentionally Impacting by relating well to teens and their culture.

AL CROUCH - ELDER: [EMAIL: al.crouch@mansfieldchurch.org]

Al was born in July of 1943 in Fort Worth Texas. He attended Arlington State College from 1961 thru 1964, majoring in Math. In April of 1970, he married Anita Kay Bell. Al and Anita have lived in Mansfield since the mid 70s.

Al is employed as a manager for a national firm. Al was asked to serve as elder in 1987 and served thru 1997. In 2001, he was called to serve thru the present. Al's passion is prayer and adult bible classes. Al and Anita enjoy their four grandchildren, Kaylee, Hannah, Dylan and Preston.

LEWIS STEPHENSON - ELDER: [EMAIL: lewis.stephenson@mansfieldchurch.org]

Lewis grew up in Richardson Texas, where his family attended the Waterview Church of Christ. Lewis attended Lubbock Christian College where he received a BS in Biology. Lewis then graduated from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1986. After 2 years in Mineral Wells, Lewis moved to Mansfield in 1988 and has been partnered with J. Edward Irving DDS since 1988.

Lewis and Janice were married in 1981 and have been blessed with three sons, Ryan, Cory, and Christopher. Lewis and Janice both enjoy teaching and working with couples at the Mansfield Church.

MONTE CARTER - ELDER: [EMAIL: monte.carter@mansfieldchurch.org]

Monte was raised in Ennis Texas. He graduated Mansfield High School in 1975 and attended Tarrant County Junior College where he received an Associates Degree in Data Processing.

Monte currently works as a Data Analyst for the General Motors Plant in Arlington and Susan works for the Mansfield ISD.

Monte serves in the Mansfield church as a teacher for children and adult classes, involved on the Youth Committee, and as a deacon for 10 years. In 2001, Monte was called to service as an elder for the Mansfield Church of Christ.

In June of 1976, Monte married his wife, Susan Gidley and were blessed with two children, Monica and Adam.

JIM COCKRELL - ELDER: [EMAIL: jim.cockrell@mansfieldchurch.org]

Jim grew up in Abilene Texas and attended McMurry College from September of 1969 to May, 1974. During his college years, Jim worked as a news reporter for KRBC-TV. In May of 1973, Jim married Melody Haws, a student at Abilene Christian College. In May of 1989, Jim received his M.Ed. in Educational Administration from the University of North Texas. Today, Jim teaches Photojournalism and Broadcast Journalism at Mansfield Legacy High School.

In October of 1993, Jim was called to service as an elder for the Mansfield Church of Christ. God has blessed Jim and Melody with four children - Sarah, Molly, Brooke, Taylor, and two grandchildren, Cassidy and Colton.

NORM GIROUARD - ELDER: [EMAIL: norm.girouard@mansfieldchurch.org]

Norm was born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia. He moved to Lubbock to attend Lubbock Christian College where he received his Bachelors of Science Business Administration.

He currently works for Chubb and Son Insurance Company in Dallas, Tx. and resides with his wife Carla in Mansfield.
They joined Mansfield Church of Christ in March of 1987 where Norm has served as deacon over worship, building/grounds, media/technology, and created the Helping Hands Ministry. In July of 2007, Norm was asked to serve as elder for the Mansfield Church and continues to serve to this day.

In November of 1984, and Norm and Carla were married and have been blessed with three children: Allison, April, and Alec.

BRUCE JONES - ELDER: [EMAIL: bruce.jones@mansfieldchurch.org]

Bruce was born in September of 1960 in Ft. Worth, Texas. He attended Texas Tech University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.

Since 1982, Bruce has worked in the Engineering Department for AT&T across the Dallas Metroplex. Bruce and his wife, Melanie, have been members of Mansfield Church of Christ since 1994. Bruce has served as a deacon in the Involvement Ministry, Building Maintenance, Youth and Care Groups. In August of 2007, Bruce was called to serve as elder for the Mansfield church.

In March of 1984, Bruce and Melanie were married and blessed with three children - Rachel, Audrey, and Kayce.