ELDERS
| Jesse Elizondo, Lead Pastor / Elder
History / Educational Background My sophomore year in college, 1998, I met a Campus Crusade Staff at a Billy Graham Crusade in San Antonio who invited me to his bible study group.There he shared about the holiness of God, my inevitable separation from Him due to my sin and the Savior who alone could bridge that gap and restore me into an intimate and personal relationship with Him. It is then that I had faith. Ministry / Educational Background
Hobbies / Interests Jesse enjoys playing & coaching soccer with the boys, watching Ziana learn dance and going on drives with Marisa to reconnect for the day. Most impactful book ever read authored by humans: 1. Simple Church by Thom S. Rainer & Eric Geiger2. Exponential by Dave Ferguson & Jon Ferguson
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| Steve Winton, Elder History / Educational Background Steve was born and raised in Ventura County, California. He met and married Julie in 1968 while they were attending the University in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have two children. Their son, Jeremy and his wife Amanda have two daughters: Sydney and Jordan. Their daughter – Lisa has two children also: Abigayle and Jessica. His entire career has been spent as a chemical engineer in oil production, electric power production and environmental and engineering consulting. BS in Chemical Engineering, 1972 from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hobbies: Golf, woodworking/home repair, teaching Creation-Evolution and the Bible and reading. Favorite Food: New York Cut Steak with bread pudding for dessert. Favorite Music: Contemporary Christian to Bluegrass (banjo) Favorite Vacation: Traveling anywhere with my wife Favorite Place to Hang Out: With family or the golf course Favorite Verse: Psalm 27:1 - The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread? - NASU Contact: stevenwintonpe@stx.rr.com or (830) 672-2902 |
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| Tom Daniel, Elder
History / Educational Background Tom is a native Texan. Most of his life was spent traveling the world with his father, who was a career Officer, in the U.S. Air Force. Following graduating from Kubasaki High School in Okinawa, Japan he attended college at University of North Texas, Cooke County where he earned an Associate's degree in Psychology. Tom pursued a career in Law Enforcement; He attended the DPS Academy working for the Department of Public Safety as a State Trooper and Narcotics Investigator. Tom also worked as a police Officer for the University of North Texas. and the Gonzales County Sheriff's Office transporting prisoners. Tom met his wife of 42 years shortly after his arrival to Gonzales in 1970 and they were married within months. They have four married children; Kellie and Roy Staton, Jeff Daniel, John and Valorie Daniel and Joshua and Ashley Daniel. They are also blessed with four grandchildren, Adam Staton, Venessa Daniel, Read Staton, and Reagan Daniel. Hobbies / Interests Golf, woodworking, fishing and skydiving, and planning his and Mary's last jump on their 50th wedding anniversary. Favorite Food: All kinds of seafood and anything cooked on a pit. Favorite Music: Old time gospel music and 50's music Favorite Place to Hang Out: At home with Mary cooking out with the kids and grandkids. Favorite Verse: Jeremiah 29:11-13 - "For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans for welfare and not calamity to give you a future of hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to Me and I will listen to you. You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Contact: 830-263-1445 |
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