Biographies
Ron Sellers
An Impact elder since 1999. Served as a minister
at Impact since 1987. Preaching since 1969, serving in Iowa,
New Mexico, and Texas. Houston has been home for over 20 years.
Married my college sweetheart, Linda, at Abilene
Christian University in 1968. Blessed with four grown children
and a son-in-law: Scott, Jeff, Shelli and Jerry Smith, and Shana.
The "Father's amazing providence has given our family the
privilege of participating in the planting and progress of the
Impact church".
Through the years I have enjoyed planning and
initiating various ministries, including outreach to various
inner city neighborhoods, homeless shelters and the college
campus. Along with my shepherding responsibilities, I currently
preach and teach at Impact, drive vans, distribute groceries
and help lead outreach ministry at Harmony House, Independence
Hall, S. Houston Bible Institute, and the Veteran's Center.
Building a network of Christians/Churches working together for
God's purpose in the city has been a priority from the beginning.
Arranging the 25 area church hosts for the every Sunday "love
meal" and directing the annual Houston Workcamp for area
high school students are examples.
I am confident that our God who began this good
work in the city will bring it to completion until the day of
Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 reminds us to be full of excitement
about how God will continue to dramatically impact His world
through His church.
Doug Williams
Married to Bethul and have two sons and two daughte-in-laws:
Stanton and Kelly, children, Maclaine, Garrison and Jarrett
Thayne and Shawna, children, Mason , Lexi and Kaylee
Education: BS Abilene Christian University, 1964,
Business Administration and Minor in Bible
MS Abilene Christian University, 1985, Biblical and Related
Studies
MA University of Houston-Clear Lake, 1993, Psychology
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Clinical Member American Association of Marriage and Family
Therapists
Eighteen year member of Impact. Work with the
homeless program. Work with addictions and other problems common
to disadvantaged families.
Harvey D. Davis, Sr.
Born in Houston, Texas. 58 years old. Raised in
the church. Baptized at age 9 and active in the church since
being baptized
Married to Shirley for 37 years with one son Harvey, Jr. and
one daughter-in-law, Felicia. Two granddaughters, Alicia and
Jasmine and one grandson, Harvey III.
Served two years in the US Army with 18 months
in Hawaii. High school graduate - 45 hours attending Houston
Community College. Served the Shady Acres Church of Christ as
a church leader for 35 years.
Started work with Impact in it's beginning. I dedicated one
Sunday a month to lead singing and as time evolved, I became
active in other works and activities. In 2001, I was ordained
an elder along with the existing five.
My aspirations are to help the Impact congregation
continue to grow, to be a role model for our children, and to
help make a real and positive difference in this community.
Also, I want to be a part of our expansion of the existing campus.
I teach an Adult class, which is mixed with male
and female. The class is made up of mentally challenged and
physically challenged. The aim is to know who we are and to
recognize why we are here.
Charlie Middlebrook
Richard Herman Middlebrook was born in Anson,
Texas, in 1945. He helped co-found the Impact Church of Christ
in January 1987, and has helped cast and implement a vision
for this church ever since, including key roles on the Small
Steps Nurturing Center board, the Youth Development
Center board, and many other ministries.
Charlie has a wife, Mollie, five children, two grandchildren,
and four more on the way. Mollie works in their Farmers Insurance
business, which they started to help earn a living while Impact
was just beginning.
Les Rose
Born: July 26, 1960 in Fort Worth, Texas.
I am one of 4 children that was reared up in the Church and
accepted Christ at an early age. I attended the Everman School
District, and after receiving my high school diploma, I went
to work in our family owned business (Rose Auto Glass, Inc.).
This provided the skills and training needed to open my own
business (A-Guarantee Auto Glass) and operate it for 13 years
prior to relocating to Houston and joining the Impact team in
September 1997. In addition, I served as the minister of the
New York and Leuda St. Church of Christ from January 1992 through
August 1997 and was a major force of seeking support and preaching
at the Fortress Church of Christ. I have a wife of 20 years,
Yvonne and three sons, Les, 16, Leland, 13 and Logan, 2. I see
myself as a pulpit and an outreach minister at Impact. My passion
is taking the "word" to the streets with ministries
that minister to the needy.
My aspirations are to be a good role model for
my family and for the young black youths who attend Impact.
My daily prayer is to one day be part of a ministry that offers
shelter and substance abuse programs for those in need. Above
all, my desire is to always be a servant, used and directed
by God.
Alejandro Arango
Born in Medellin, Columbia in 1951. Became a Christian
in 1972. Graduated from Suset Bible School in Lubbock, Texas.
Met Linda, wife, when she was an AIM student in Columbia. Married
in January 1980. Two daughters, Abigail, student at ACU, and
Deborah, student at Cy-Fair. Minister at Impact since 1990,
worked with Calvin Henry, Ken Lewis, and now Steve Austin in
establishing Hispanic ministry. Primary ministries include visitation
in hospitals and homes, teaching, preaching and work in benevolence
center, as well as helping plan area acrivites with other Hispanic
ministers.
Jose Dimas Velasquez
Native: Conchagua, La Union El Salvador C.A.
I have been an active member at Impact Church of Christ since
January 1991. I was born on May 8, 1954. My wife's name is Francisca
Antonia Velasquez. Our daughters are Aracely E. Velasquez and
Claudia L. Velasquez and son, Jose Dimas Velasquez.
Wes Fikes
Position: Middle School Youth Team Member
Experience: 2 1/2 years - Afterschool Teacher
4 summers - Counselor, Camp of the Hills
2 1/2 years - Camp Director, Camp of the Hills
Vision: I want to see the youth at Impact Church
of Christ setting the standard, being looked to as examples
for other youth striving to be like Christ.
Dennis Jaeger
High School Youth Team Member
Born in Tulsa, Ok. Went to college for three years and studied
at Abilene Christian University, currently taking classes in
Youth and Family Ministry at University of Houston. Came to
Impact five years ago with Park Plaza Church of Christ to work
with VBS for a week in the summer. I have been an intern at
Impact for the last three summers, two summers with VBS and
one summer with High School. My goals at Impact are to let God
use me to further his kingdom. I would like to see our youth
grow into young men and women who are Christian leaders in their
church and community and to see God use them to bring others
to Christ. |
