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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Amarillo United Methodist Church welcomes new senior pastor
Amarillo United Methodist Church welcomes new senior pastor Amarillo UMC welcomes new senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Chad Johnson Rev. Chad Johnson brings his first message to Amarillo UMC on July 13 The Amarillo United Methodist Church is welcoming its new senior pastor, Reverend Dr. Chad Johnson, to the pulpit on Sunday, July 13. He comes to Amarillo UMC from the First United Methodist Church of Jacksboro, Texas, according to a news release. 'I love The United Methodist Church and work to live by our mantra every day as a pastor, and a person, of Open Hearts. Open Minds. Open Doors. I believe this is who we are called to be by Christ and who we have been for so long as the Wesleyan people called Methodists," Johnson said in the release. "I am excited about all the ways we can live into this identity more and more, each and every day. Like the old hymn says, 'God has work for us to do, work for us to do' and I am truly looking forward to ministry in Amarillo, Texas.' Johnson holds a Doctor of Ministry and a Master of Divinity and from Southern Methodist University's Perkins School of Theology; a Master of Native American Leadership from Southeastern Oklahoma State University; and a bachelor's degree from Texas Woman's University in Business/Sociology. He is currently pursuing a master's degree in mental health and clinical counseling from the University of Oklahoma. Johnson brings many talents to Amarillo UMC, including music, which is an integral part of his life. While in Jacksboro, he taught percussion for three years with the high school and middle school bands. When a devastating tornado hit Jacksboro in 2022, he played a key role in the town's recovery and is a minister devoted to missions and outreach. In addition, he is a full citizen of the Chickasaw Tribe of Oklahoma. Merging his heritage as a Chickasaw and his Christian theology as a pastor has led to the publication of his first book, "Finding God on the Indian Road: Exploring the Intersectionality Between Native American and Christian Spiritual Living." Originally, from the Dallas/Fort Worth area, Johnson loves to golf, spend time outside, be with family, study, read and cook. 'Anytime I can light up my firepit out back and put some meat on the smoker I am a happy camper. I call myself a foodie, although I'm not sure how good of one I am, but I love to try new foods and restaurants and enjoy live music immensely,' he said. Amarillo United Methodist Church is located at 3001 Bell St., sharing a facility with St. Luke Presbyterian Church. Services are Sundays at 9 a.m. and streamed online at For more information, contact Gary Pitner via email at gwpitner@ or by phone at 806-341-1417. This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Rev. Chad Johnson brings his first message to Amarillo UMC on July 13
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Senior pastor finalist selected for Bellevue Baptist Church
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The pastor search committee at Bellevue Baptist Church has unanimously selected Ben Mandrell as their next senior pastor. Mandrell is currently the president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources, based in Brentwood, Tenn. According to a video posted on Bellevue's YouTube channel, Mandrell will speak to the congregation during a special service on Sunday, July 13th at 10 a.m. After the service, the entire congregation will vote on whether to accept the committee's recommendation of Mandrell as the new senior pastor at Bellevue. If selected, Mandrell will replace Dr. Steve Gaines, who is retiring after serving 20 years as Bellevue's senior pastor. Dr. Gaines announced his retirement back in September 2024, several months after being diagnosed with cancer. At the time, Gaines said his retirement was not connected to the diagnosis. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
25-05-2025
- CBS News
Gateway Church names new senior pastor following Robert Morris' departure
Gateway Church announced on Sunday a new senior pastor to lead the multi-campus church, replacing Robert Morris, who stepped down last June. Daniel Floyd and his wife, Tammie, are the founding pastors of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. They will take on their new role at the Southlake-based church in August. Staff members were told about the announcement decision early Sunday morning, and a video from the church's eldership team was played at each of the nine campuses. "Their ministry has touched countless lives, and now they're ready to begin a new chapter with us here at Gateway," said Tre Wilbanks, the church's lead elder. The Floyds will be in Southlake next weekend to meet with the church and bring a message. "For us, this isn't just a new assignment, it's a sacred calling," Daniel Floyd said. "Over the last five months, we've worked closely with the elders here at Gateway ... with full confidence, we could say God has called us here." The announcement comes nearly a year after Robert Morris, the church's founding pastor, stepped down following allegations of sexual contact with a 12-year-old girl 40 years ago. Morris is facing criminal charges in Oklahoma and a civil suit in Tarrant County over his retirement agreement with the church.
