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| 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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Dwight Sexton, Elder Family Spouse: Suzanne Sexton Children & Ages: Savay, (9) and Augustus, (6) History / Educational Background I grew up in a Christian home, and accepted God’s control of my life at age 21. I was raised in Iowa, and received degrees from Iowa State University and Michigan State University. Hobbies / Interests Raising purebred cattle, fishing, hunting. Favorite Food: Steak and corn on the cob. Favorite Music: George Strait Favorite Place to Hang Out: Frio River Favorite Verse: Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God.” Most Impactful Book Ever read authored by humans:
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Jay Pyssen
Family Spouse: Michelle Pyssen Children & Ages: Robert(24) Andrea(23 daughter in law), Mallory (16), Lantz (10) History / Educational Background I moved to Gonzales from Pleasanton, Texas in May of 2007. I manage the Cannonade Division of King Ranch Inc. outside of Gonzales. Before moving to Gonzales I managed Bladerunner Farms in Poteet, Texas. Me and my family were members of First Baptist Church in Poteet and then helped start a church plant called Crosspoint Fellowship in Pleasanton. My wonderful wife Michelle and I grew up in Sweeny, Texas where we both attended First Baptist Church of Old Ocean. I put my faith in Jesus Christ and was baptized there in downtown double O. I attended Texas A&I in Kingsville and then transferred to Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos. I have a degree in Business Administration. Michelle teaches Kindergarten at East Avenue for GISD. Robert and his wife Andrea live in Floresville, Texas and are still members of Crosspoint. Mallory is in 10th grade at Gonzales High School and Lantz is a 5th grader at North Avenue. Hobbies / Interests I like hunting all types of game (especially wild hogs) and fishing. I like football, softball, baseball, and basketball. I love playing with my kids and coaching youth sports when I can in Gonzales. I also love spending time with my family and friends doing whatever (cooking, hunting, camping, swimming in the river). I also like growing things not because it is my job but I really enjoy interacting with nature. Favorite Food: All kinds of Mexican Food. Favorite Music: I mostly listen to Country Music. My favorite song is Amazing Grace. Favorite Place to Hang Out: If I had to say where I liked to hang out the most it would be at home. Favorite Verse: Isaiah 40:31 “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Most Impactful Book Ever read authored by humans: ”Hands On Agronomy” by Neal Kinsey and Charles Walters.
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| Scott Dierlam
Family Spouse: Janet Dierlam Children & Ages: Jillian (6), Luke(4) History / Educational Background Education: I graduated from Gonzales High School in 1989. I graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics in 1993. Testimony: It’s complicated. I was baptized as an infant at the church that my family attended. My family began going to a different church at which time my relationship with Christ really developed. I was baptized a 2nd time when I was approximately 10 years when I actually understood what it actually took for God to sacrifice his son for the forgiveness of our sins. As I got older, I strayed from my relationship with God. Although I still went to church during these years, I still felt empty and separated from God. Broken, I prayed for God to show me His way. I wanted to know God the very same way that I knew him as a child when I was full of His joy. I wanted to know God the same way that I knew him before I was tainted by the world. God helped me understand that I am really forgiven and that I am worth something. I now pray every day for the opportunity to share God’s Good News so that everyone around me can let go of the past and grab ahold of God’s forgiveness and grace.Hobbies / Interests Hunting, Fishing, Boating, Spending time with Family. Favorite Food: HMMMM….Yes, I like food! All Food! Favorite Music: Contemporary Christian, Classic Country, Texas Music Favorite Place to Hang Out: I like to spend time with my family and friends on my back porch or on the river. Favorite Verse: Isaiah 40: 29-31 29-He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30-Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31-but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. |
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Joseph Craig Reeves Family Spouse: Stevie Reeves Children & Ages: Cailber (8) History / Educational Background Joseph grew up not really knowing Christ. He knew of Him but didn’t have a relationship with Him. He moved to Houston after he graduated and got into the welding industry where God put him around 2 men that loved the Lord, which is not the most common thing in the welding business. In a small town outside Livingston, Texas, Joseph came to know Christ. He later moved back to Gonzales and in the last 7 or 8 years he haa seen the Lord work in so many ways. Joseph has an awesome wife that loves the Lord and their son gets to know Him more every day. Joseph thank God every day. As for me and my family, we will serve the Lord. Graduate of Gonzales High School. Hobbies / Interests Welding and starting some woodworking Favorite Food: Shrimp, banana pudding (not together!) Favorite Music: Brother by Need to Breathe Favorite Place to Hang Out: At Home Favorite Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you Most Impactful Book Ever read authored by humans: I’m pretty sure I completed the whole series of Hank the Cowdog in Junior High school |
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