Jeff Linda Mark Kimberly Jason Kellie Brandon Todd
DR. JEFF BURNETT - Senior pastor
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Joined First Hurst Staff: 1979 (I've been a part of First Baptist Hurst since age 1, when my parents began attending in 1956)
Ministry: began in area of evangelism & discipleship / became Pastor in 1991
Family: wife Jana / grown children Brooke & Blake / 2 perfect grandchildren Christian & Natalee
Believer Since: August 13, 1965
Education: BA from Baylor University / M. Div & D. Min from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Recreation/Hobbies: H.E.B. School Board activities / trips to Colorado
Favorite Food: my wife's cooking
Favorite Movie: those that make me laugh, cry, and have a happy ending
Favorite Time of Year: the month beginning with Thanksgiving and culminating with Christmas
Favorite Scripture: my 2 life verses...Isaiah 32:8 & John 3:30
Favorite Quote/Saying: David Livingstone, 19th-century Scottish missionary to and explorer of Africa, maintained, "I am immortal until the will of God for me is accomplished."
Favorite Sport: football (is there anything else?)
If money were no object, where would I go on vacation? Places we have not yet visited that we hope to one day include the Scandinavian countries as well as Australia.
Something people would be surprised to know about me: I'm acutally 6'-5" tall; God just packed me into a 5'-6" frame.
I believe there are at least 3 things I would die for: my faith, family, and this fellowship of believers. I have been privileged to be a part of First Hurst all my life, and by the grace of God and patience of the people will do so until my retirement from full-time ministry sometime after the year 2020.
linda shields - PASTOR'S ASSISTANT & OFFICE MANAGER
Joined First Hurst Staff: 1995
Ministry: Pastor's Ministry Assistant / Office Manager
Family: husband John / 2 children / 1 grandchild
Believer Since: 1972
Education: BBA in Accounting from Texas Tech University
Recreation/Hobbies: walking / reading
Favorite Food: chocolate!
Favorite Movie: Return to Me
Favorite Music: Seventies
Favorite Time of Year: Fall
Favorite Scripture: Psalm 91:11
Favorite Quote/Saying: "Pretty is as pretty does."
Favorite Sport: hockey
If money were no object, where would I go on vacation? Austria
Something people would be surprised to know about me: I enjoy watching Dallas Stars hockey.
I began working at FBCH in 1995 when our first son started to college. My husband and I are actively involved in the activities at FBCH and served as youth teachers for many years. We are looking forward to being a part of all the wonderful things that God has planned for the First Hurst family.
MARK GARNER - Pastor of Worship & Creative Arts
Joined First Hurst Staff: 2002
Ministry: Worship & Creative Arts
Family: wife Ginger (22 years) / Jordan (junior at LD Bell High School) / John Mark (7th grader at Bedford Junior High)
Believer Since: 1976 (12 years of age)
Education: Bachelor's of Church Music from Oklahoma Baptist University / 26 hours of Religious Education at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary / Master's of Choral Conducting from the University of Oklahoma
Recreation/Hobbies: boating / water skiing / snow skiing / tennis / racquetball
Favorite Food: steak
Favorite Movie: Whale Wars & Rat Race
Favorite Music: too many to name
Favorite Time of Year: Fall & Summer
Favorite Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11
Favorite Quote/Saying: "All ministry flows out of relationships." --Don McMinn
Favorite Sport: college football
If money were not object, where would I go on vacation? Greece
Something people would be surprised to know about me: I was a lifeguard for 3 summers at a state RA camp
KIMBERLY WIRT-PASTOR OF MISSIONS, MEMBERSHIP, & MATURE ADULTS
Joined First Hurst Staff: 1976
Ministry: Missions, Membership, & Mature Adults
Family: husband Tracy / daughter Kristin Cary / son-in-law Colby Cary
Believer Since: February 27, 1972
Education: religious education at Dallas Baptist University & Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Recreation/Hobbies: scuba diving / cruises
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Movie: 13 Going on 30 & Toy Story
Favorite Time of Year: Fall
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 22:6
Favorite Quote/Saying: Give 'em a fish, they eat for a day...Teach 'em to fish, they eat for a lifetime.
Favorite Sport: scuba
If money were no object, where would I go on vacation? cruise around the world
Something people would be surprised to know about me: I have an "artsy" side.
When I was a teen, I went on a mission trip (one of many). It was on that trip I felt God calling me to serve. I started working at FBC Hurst when I was 15 years old. I am 48 years old right now (worked at FBC Hurst 33 years this March). My theme statement means so much to me because someone allowed me the opportunity to do ministry, and I am doing it for a lifetime. I would like to see every church memeber have the opportunity to minister to others through missions. Who knows whom God may use?
JASON MEYER - pASTOR OF ADMIN. & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Joined First Hurst Staff: 2006
Ministry: Administration & Leadership Development
Family: wife Stephanie / son Jeffery / daughter Kyla
Believer Since: February, 1987
Education: Texas Baptist Bible College
Recreation/Hobbies: fishing
Favorite Food: breakfast for dinner (eggs, bacon, biscuits...YUM!)
Favorite Movie: Star Wars
Favorite Music: It varies by the day. I have everything from classical to classic rock in my iPod.
Favorite Time of Year: Fall (in Texas, Christmas comes in the Fall)
Favorite Scripture: Galatians 4:19
Favorite Quote/Saying: "Interdependence is a higher value than independence." -- Stephen R. Covey
Favorite Sport: basketball
If money were no object, where would I go on vacation? I'd love to see the redwood trees in California or visit Alaska.
Something people would be surprised to know about me: I got married at 19, and Stephanie was just barely 18.
I began attending First Hurst with my family just to learn about how things are done around here. It was a surprise when God blessed me with an opportunity to serve here and eventually to join the staff. Every day I'm amazed that He uses me here, and I'm looking forward to many more days to come!
KELLIE CHARBONNEAU - PASTOR OF PRESCHOOL MINISTRIES
Joined First Hurst Staff: 2002
Ministry: Preschool
Family: husband Scott / 3 children: Keeton (6), Kyle (4), Kendall (1-1/2)
Believer Since: age 6
Education: Oklahoma Baptist University, Texas A&M University, Dallas Baptist University
Recreation/Hobbies: hanging out with Scott and playing with the kiddos
Favorite Food: Italian
Favorite Movie: any of the Bourne series and Ocean's 11
Favorite Music: little bit of everything, not really into Country since my Jr. High cowgirl days
Favorite Time of Year: Christmas
Favorite Scripture: Proverbs 30:5
Favorite Quote/Saying: "You get what you get and you don't throw a fit." --Kyle Charbonneau
Favorite Sport: fight'n Texas Aggie football!
If money were no object, where would I go on vacation? I would take Scott to Ireland and stay at every bed and breakfast possible.
BRANDON WEBB - PASTOR OF YOUTH & RECREATION MINISTRIES
Joined First Hurst Staff: September, 2008
Ministry: Youth & Recreation
Family: wife Clarissa / 2 dogs: Libby & Tripp
Believer Since: 1986
Education: Bachelor's in Christian Studies with a Youth Ministry Emphasis from Howard Payne University
Recreation/Hobbies: running / biking / camping / hunting / reading / drawing
Favorite Food: asparagus
Favorite Movie: Dead Poet's Society
Favorite Music: progressive Christian / Texas country / almost anything acoustic
Favorite Time of Year: Fall
Favorite Scripture: Isaiah 41:9-10
Favorite Quote/Saying: "If you're not changing, you're not leading."
Favorite Sport: football or soccer
If money were no object, where would I go on vacation? Maine
Something people would be surprised to know about me: My biggest dream in life is to ride bulls.
After graduation I spent 1 year as an Associate Youth Minister at First Baptist Church in San Antonio further developing my knowledge as a Youth Minister. In November of 2002 I accepted the position as Minister to Students at Westbury Baptist Church in Houston where I served for 5 ½ years. I joined the staff of First Hurst in September of 2008 as Pastor of Youth & Recreation. In our Youth Ministry, it is my desire for the students of First Hurst to have their lives transformed in order that they may live a life that reflects the heart and person of Christ. In our Recreation Ministry, my hope and my prayer is that people will be challenged to live a healthy lifestyle in order that they may take care of the temple of God that is their body. In all aspects of my ministry, my purpose is to interact with the daily lives of the people that I come into contact with in order that they may know Christ and live in an intentional relationship with Him.