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OUR ELDERS

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The elders of First Colony Church of Christ are men appointed to provide overall leadership for this church family. They are highly respected and chosen to serve based on the credibility of their walk with God and the genuineness of their faith. They serve the needs of our church family as mentors, counselors and shepherds, showing us how to live a faithful life devoted to God.

 

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Tony Aguilar

Tony Aguilar became an elder in 2007. He & his wife Belinda have been at FCCC since 1990 and have two daughters, Briana & Krystal. Tony works for Lyondell Chemical Company

Elder-AveraDon Avera

Don Avera became an elder in 2005. He and his wife Judy are charter members and have two grown sons. Don is a realtor with Remax Southwest.

Elder-BrighamKim Brigham

Kim Brigham has served as an elder since 2001. He and his wife Shirley are charter members and have two grown children. Kim is the Asst. Principal at Dulles High School in Sugar Land.

Elder-Bryan-SrDon Bryan, Sr.

Don Bryan, Sr. has served as an elder since 1992. He and his wife Helen have three grown children. Don is the President and owner of Bryan Calvin Insurance Agency, Inc. of Houston.

Elder-CarlisleChip Carlisle 

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Chip Carlisle became an elder in 2007. He & his wife Susan are charter members at FCCC and have three grown children. Chip is the Houston Area Regional President of Wells Fargo Bank.

Elder-CobbGalen Cobb

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Galen Cobb has served as an elder since 1996. He and his wife Kathy have two grown sons, Brad and Jeff. Galen is VP of Industry Relations for Halliburton Energy Services.

Elder-DavisMatt Davis 

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Matt Davis became an elder in 2005. He and his wife Jeri are charter members and have two children, Jenni and Jake. Matt is the owner of Oakmont Group.

Elder-ElrodHal Elrod

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Hal became an elder in 2007. He & his wife Bonnie have attended FCCC since 1991. They have four sons, Brian, Blake, Benjamin & Bradley. Hal is a realtor with Keller-Williams.

Elder-FreedeDoug Freede

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Doug Freede become an elder in 2010.  He & his wife, Vicki have been members at FCCC since 1992.  They have two grown twin daughters, both married.  Doug is the Mgr. of Compensation & Benefits at South Texas Project Nuclear Operating Co.

Elder-GowensBob Gowens

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Bob Gowens has served as an elder since 1987. He and his wife Cheryl are charter members at First Colony. The Gowens have two grown sons, Bret and Tim. Bob is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Texas.

Elder-HooperDon Hooper

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Don Hooper became an elder in 2007. He & his wife Sandra have been at FCCC since 1995 and have five grown children. Don retired from FBISD as Superintendent and now does consulting work.

Elder-HowaldRodney Howald 

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Rodney Howald became an elder in 2005. He and his wife Nancy have three grown children. Rodney is a realtor with Keller Williams.

Elder-HudsonRocky Hudson

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Rocky has served as an elder since 1996. He & his wife Ginger have two grown children. Rocky is the District Manager for Farmers Insurance.

Elder-HugesJim Hughes 

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Jim Hughes became an elder in 2007. He & his wife Eloise have been at FCCC since 1992 and have three grown children. Jim is semi-retired and offers life-coaching services.

Elder-ManleySteve Manley

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Steve Manley has served as an elder since 2001. He and his wife Carol have two children.

Elder-MorrisJerry Morris 

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Jerry Morris became an elder in 2007. He & his wife Kim are charter members at FCCC and have two children, Jeffrey & Amy. Jerry is an engineer at Shell Global Solutions.

Elder-NormanRonnie Norman

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Ronnie Norman became an elder in 2004. He and his wife Martha have two grown children. Ronnie also serves as Senior Minister at First Colony.

Elder-PolvadoLes Polvado 

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Les Polvado became an elder in 2005. He and his wife Peggy are charter members and have two children, Trey and Sheila. Les works for AIM Investments.

Elder-RobertsRandy Roberts

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Randy Roberts became an elder in 2005. He and his wife Vicki have two grown children, Randy works for SCR Construction.

Elder-ShahanJim Shahan 

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Jim Shahan became an elder in 2005. He and his wife Joyce have three grown daughters. Jim teaches Special Education for Fort Bend ISD as well as Harris County Dept. of Education.

Elder-StirmanGreg Stirman 

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Greg Stirman became an elder in 2007. He & his wife Peggy have been at FCCC since 1992 and have three grown daughters.

Elder-TempleBob Temple

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Bob Temple has served as an elder since 1991. He and his wife Ruth have two grown sons, Mark and Brian.

Elder-VossNorm Voss 

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Norm Voss became an elder in 2005. He and his wife Beth have two grown children, Norm is the owner of New Dimensions Computers.

Elder-WareGordon Ware 

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Gordon Ware became an elder in 2010.  He & his wife, Gretchen were members at FCCC from 1990-94 until work transferred them.  They returned to FCCC in 2007.  They have three grown children.  Gordon is a Principal Scientist/Program Manager for ARCADIS, U.S., Inc.

Elder-WattersonButch Watterson

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Butch has been an elder since 2005. He & his wife Melanie have two grown children. Butch is a realtor with Hometown America, Inc.

Elder-WrightDana Wright

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Dana Wright became an elder in 2007. He & his wife Sheila have been at FCCC since 1994 and have four grown children. Dana is Board President of Cornerstone Christian Academy and also VP of Planning at Penn Virginia Corp.

 

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MINISTRY TEAM

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Ronnie Norman

Ronnie Norman

Senior Minister

 

Ronnie Norman is our Senior Minister.  Ronnie's gifts of preaching and leadership continue to be a catalyst for effective ministry.  Serving the church since 1985, Ronnie is the only Senior Minister in the history of First Colony.

BretBret Gowens

Executive Minister

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Bret Gowens is our Executive Minister. The Executive Minister is the hands-on overseer of all First Colony ministries and answers directly to the Elder Administrative Board of our church. Bret holds a ministry degree from Abilene Christian University and an MBA from the University of Houston. Bret joined our team in May 2011.

GregBGreg Boyle

Worship Minister

 

Greg Boyle is our Worship Minister. He leads worship, works with our worship teams and chorus and also directs our Praise and Worship Band. Greg is a talented musician, a gifted leader and valuable resource to our ministry

jeremy WilliamsJeremy Williams

Small Group Minister

 

  

Jeremy Williams heads up our small group ministries.

ShaneShane Gage

Connections Minister

 

Shane and his family return to Sugar Land after serving as missionaries for 10 years in Uganda.  Shane's primary focus will be serving our Guest and New Member ministries.  During the school year, Shane will also be teaching some Middle School Bible classes at Cornerstone Christian Academy.

BryanBryan Borden

Youth & Family Minister

  

 Bryan Borden is a member of our dynamic Youth Ministry team. Known for his high energy and passionate approach to Youth Ministry, Bryan plays an integral role working with our teens.

KellyKelly Edmiston

Youth & Family Minister

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Kelly Edmiston is a member of our dynamic Youth ministry team. Kelly is responsible for education and small groups. Her experiences living overseas, summer camp and campus ministry have equipped her to disciple and minister to our teens.

Grant WrightGrant Wright

Young Adult Minister

 

Grant Wright grew up at FCCC and after completing his Master's Degree in Ministry at ACU, has returned to FCCC.  In this role he will work with our young adults, single and married.

NancyPNancy Penney

Children & Family Minister

 

  

 Nancy Penney is our Children and Family Minister. Nancy brings a unique set of gifts and will continue to bring excellence in teaching and influence to our children

PaigePaige Cawyer

Director of Women's Ministries

 

Paige Cawyer directs our Women's Ministry at First Colony. Her educational background and  experiences, combined with her role as wife and mother, have equipped her well to serve in this role.

Chad St. JeanChad St. Jean

Executive Director Cornerstone Christian Academy

 

Chad and his family have been active members of First Colony Church of Christ since 1997. He has served as both an elementary teacher and administrator for the past 11 years. Chad holds a Bachelor of Arts from Western State in Colorado as well as a Masters in Education from St. Thomas University

 

 

 

FINANCE and ADMINISTRATION

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Anita Clarkston

Chief Financial Officer

Anita Clarkston is our Chief Financial Officer. A CPA by training, Anita provides financial expertise, oversight and accountability in matters related to church finances. She also provides supervision to the administrative staff.

 

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FACILITIES

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Sherry

Sherry Pruitt

Director of Facilities

Sherry Pruitt is our Director of Facilities. Sherry is responsible for the daily operation of the church facility. She coordinates all campus usage and provides supervision to all maintenance staff.

 

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Building Maintenence

Joe Melendez