Dan and Debra have been serving the Lord together since their marriage in 1989. Both of them come from Christian homes, Debra from Mesquite, Texas, and Dan from Jefferson City. Missouri. They have both consistently desired to serve God with all their hearts and help lead people in that same direction. For almost twenty years, their ministry has been marked by a sincere love for others and a commitment to show that love while leading others to Christ. Dan and Debra along with their children, Sarah, Jonathan and Becka, share a deep desire to build a warm atmosphere of acceptance, family, and friendship at Southwood.
Les Doyle has long served Southwood Baptist Church as the Senior Adults’ Minister. He spearheads the Senior Saints ministry and visiting our shut-ins, faithfully going to the Vega Place Sr. Adult Retirement and Tanglewood Oaks Retirement Centers. Les has fifty hours toward a degree in Religious Education from the New Orleans Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Les has enlightened many through his Sunday School and pulpit teachings. His wife’s name is Ann and they have four children (Mark, John, Lisa, and Paul) as well as a dozen grandchildren.
Leslie and Tonya Moon came to Southwood during the fall of 2010. Immediately, they launched the “CrossWalk” ministry for children (4 year-old Pre-K through grade 5). Very creative and full of ideas, Leslie and his wife have a vibrant-colored, action-packed center for the children and quality lessons. You will locate the CrossWalk Ministry Rooms in the east wing of the church campus facility.
In 2010, Brian Hawkins joined the ranks of our Southwood Ministers. Brian is Southwood’s “Minister of Music” and husband of Lindsay Hawkins. Southwood music can be descried as blended, to include hymns as well as praise and worship. Our prayer is that you are blessed as you join us in worship and glorify God with the voices He has given us!
