Ministry Team
Pastor Hughes began his ministry at Wichita Falls First Church of the Nazarene on October 2, 2005. He has a wonderful wife (LeAnna) and three precious boys (Benjamin, Caleb, Ethan). Pastor Hughes graduated from Southern Nazarene University with a Bachelors Degree of Theology in 1996. His first pastorate was in Blytheville, Arkansas. Pastor Hughes was ordained as an elder in the Church of the Nazarene by General Superintendent Dr. Jerry Porter on June 26, 1998. In June of 2000, he began his second pastorate in Caddo, Oklahoma. While pastor in Caddo, he also served four years as NYI President for the Southeast Oklahoma District. On December 10, 2005, Pastor graduated from Southern Nazarene University with a Master's Degree of Theology. The only flaw in his otherwise unblemished reputation, is his love for the Washington Redskins.
Ken Edwards - Administrative Consultant
Email KenKen and his family first attended First Church of the Nazarene in 1968. After a couple of years in the Philippines in 1971-1973 they returned for good. He retired from the Air Force in 1973 and worked as a corporate pilot for an oil company until his retirement (again) in 1997. He is active in the church in music and is currently the church treasurer.
Bob Stivers - Sunday School Superintendent
Email BobBob Stivers has been a member of Wichita falls First Church since 1986. A Native Californian who transferred residency to Texas, when transferred by the Air Force. He retired from the Air Force after 30 years of service. He currently is an instructor at Sheppard AFB. Bob has experience as a sunday school teacher and superintendent, a teen worker, vacation bible school fill in worker, board member, maintenace worker, praise team member and Emcee. Bob has been affectionately known as "Brother Bob Blessing" , which is always a signal for excitement.
Bob and his wife Martie have two children who also attend the First Church with their families.
Coleen Scott has been Nazarene Missions International president since 2006. The love of following what God has called us all to do- "Go and make disciples to all nations " Coleen is thankful for First Church and that they are so missional they make her job easy. Be in prayer for our nation and the world that all will hear the saving words and accept it to join the mighty family of God.
Valerie and her husband Jim started attending FirstChurch in 2000. They instantly loved the family feel of the church, and the friendliness of the people. It felt right! They have been attending ever since. Valerie is now the Office Manager. She figures it was The Lord's plan for her to take the job. Although she was active in other areas in the church such as, taking part in Bible Studies, Dare To Care, Teaching the 2's & 3's class with her daughter Brandi, and later moved to teaching the 1st & 2nd grades, this Office Manager Job kept becoming available when she was not employed. So the third time available, she applied for the position (she had never applied before) and was accepted. She loves her job and does not know why it took her so long to take it. She loves the Lord with all of her heart. She feels that He has her where He wants her now, at least for the time being. God is in control at all times, sometimes we just need to be still and listen to Him.
