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~ OUR STAFF ~

LARRY CALVIN - MINISTER: [EMAIL: lcalvin@mansfieldchurch.org]

Larry and Joan Calvin began ministering at the White Settlement church as a dating couple in April, 1965. They have ministered continuously to DFW Metroplex congregations each week since. They were married in Everman, Texas on June 4, 1966, and began a week-long gospel meeting just a few days later. Among churches served, Larry and Joan invested eleven years at the Smithfield church and fourteen years at the Richland Hills church, the world's largest among churches of Christ. Larry and Joan began their ministry in Mansfield in September, 2005.

Larry holds the doctoral degree in Marriage and Family studies from Abilene Christian University. In 1988, he was named a Certified Family Life Educator by the National Council on Family Relations. In 1990, he attained his license as a Marriage and Family Therapist, was named a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists, and was inducted as a Charter Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He devoted thirteen years to counseling and directing a Christian Counseling Center.

Joan taught for several years and has been the "wind beneath Larry's wings" throughout their lifetime of ministry. Their son, Jim, is Principal of Grapevine Elementary in the Grapevine-Colleyville School District, where his wife Nancy also taught prior to the birth of their daughter Riley, son Carter, and daughter Reese. Their daughter, Laurie, is a stay-at-home mom after several years of teaching. Her sons, Caden and Corban and daughter Marlee now occupy most of her time. Her husband Ted Sorrells is a computer technician as well as being a sportscaster for the Dallas Stars on WBAP Radio. Lisa, their youngest, too, is a stay-at-home mom after several years of school teaching. Her sons Cooper and Carson keep her busy. Her husband Chris Phillips is President at the Prosperity Bank, Roanoke. Joan and Lisa have a growing monogramming business called SEW BLESSED.

Larry speaks at numerous corporate, school, and church functions each year. He has conducted in-service training in the following school districts: Birdville, Keller, Southlake, Grapevine-Colleyville, Northwest, Everman, Mansfield, Burleson, and Fort Worth Christian School.

In 1997, Herald of Truth named Larry and Joan Couple of the Year at their annual National Saving the American Family Conference in honor of their lifetime work with families throughout the United States.

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.