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	Rod Blackwood Lubbock Christian University Email Rod Rod and Sandra have been a part of the Broadway family since 1971. Rod has served as an elder since 1989. He currently is involved with the adult education ministry and with MET. He especially enjoys teaching in the adult classes. Rod and Sandra have two children and four grandchildren. Together they enjoy attending the athletic events in which their family is involved. Rod enjoys reading, jogging, and travel. "Our lives have been blessed beyond measure by the relationships that have been formed within the Broadway family throughout the years. As an elder it has been incredible to see how God has accomplished his will though this family in ways that could only be his doing."
Rob Core Insurance--Shropshire Agency Email Rob Rob Core has served as a shepherd since 1992. His ministry emphasis at Broadway is with our University Ministry (Christ in Action). Of that ministry, Rob says, "The staff and college students are an absolute joy to work with." Rob and his wife, Sandy, have been a part of the Broadway famiy since 1971. All of Rob's working life has been in the insurance business. They have two daughters and 3 grandchildren. Rob enjoys reading and has a passion for baseball.
	John Crumpler President, Sterling Building Materials Email John John and his wife Robbi have been a part of the Broadway family since 1979, and John has been a member at Broadway all of his life. John has served as a shepherd since December 2004. He enjoys traveling, being with family, golf and working in his yard. John and Robbi have two children. John's ministry emphasis at Broadway is working with our youth program and our worship ministry. "God has blessed me with the family at Broadway for my entire life and has helped guide my life in every way. Being a shepherd now is a calling for me to now give back and serve this great body of believers."
Noel Ellis Pediatrician, Retired Dr. Noel Ellis has been an elder at Broadway since 1976. Dr. Ellis and his wife Gladys met and married while at Abilene Christian College. The two have one daughter and a son who is deceased. Dr. Ellis has a great heart for missions, having made five medical mission trips to Zambia, Romania, Peru, and the Philippines, and he gives support to a native missionary in India. He is also very involved with World Bible School. Dr. Ellis’ other interests include reading and gardening.
	Richard Evans Owner, Pets Plus Email Richard Richard Evans grew up at Broadway, attending here since 1962. He has served as shepherd since December 2004. His Ministry emphasis involves the university ministry (Christ in Action) and the inner-city work (Carpenter's Church). Richard also has a deep passion for missions. Richard met his wife, Pam, in the campus ministry while attending TTU. He started his business, Pets Plus, in 1983 and married Pam in 1984. Richard and Pam have two daughters. Richard enjoys animals, travel and movies.
Seymour Evans Retired Email Seymour Seymour Evans has been a part of Broadway since 1956. His wife, Kay, came to Broadway in 1946 and was the first person baptized in Broadway’s current building. Seymour and Kay met and fell in love at the Bible Chair, Broadway’s Campus Ministry, and were married in 1957. They have three children and six grandchildren, all of whom live in Lubbock. Seymour is a retired Electrical Engineer. He has served as a shepherd at Broadway since 1992. In addition to his work with the Spanish congregation, Seymour’s other ministry emphases have included missions, campus, prison, and adult education.
	Jerry Hoover CFO of NTS Communications Email Jerry Jerry Hoover is a lifelong resident of Lubbock and a graduate of Texas Tech university. He married Martha Samplesin 1970. Jerry and his wife Martha joined the Broadway family in 1997, and Jerry has served as an elder since 2005. The couple has one son. Jerry is the Chairman of the Lubbock Bible Class, a radio Bible study ministry, serves on the Finance Ministry, and is on the Board of Directors of the Children’s Home of Lubbock. “I love being part of a Church that looks outside its own walls to minister to its community and to the world. Martha and I are so blessed to be a part of it.”
Rusty Ladd Judge, Lubbock Co. Court Email Rusty Rusty Ladd has been an elder since 2004. He and his wife, Irene, have four children: Katie, Matt, Joshua and Paul, and one grandchild, Gabriel. Rusty has been an assistant district attorney in Lubbock County and currently serves as a County Judge. "Being part of the leadership team with the youth ministry and with Carpenter's Church, as those ministries seek passionate discipleship in Christ, has been an invigorating challenge to Rusty and his family."
	Scott Mack Farming, Retired Email Scott Scott has been a part of the Broadway family since 1951, when his family moved to Lubbock. He has served as an elder since 1981. Scott and his wife Linda have four children and twelve grandchildren. In his retirement, Scott loves playing golf. Of the Broadway family, Scott says, “I believe a strong desire to be the people of God remains the dominant focus of this family. For this congregation I have always echoed the prayer of Paul for the church in Ephesus - "... that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." (Eph. 3:14-19).” Ministry interests at this time focus on Carpenter's Church and the Hispanic ministry.
Craig McDonald Email Craig Alex Craig McDonald has served as a shepherd since 2005. He grew up at Broadway, and in 1991 he rededicated his life to Christ and rejoined Broadway. Ministry passions are finding ways to help the truly needy and influencing others to see that the Kingdom is very large and great. It does not just end at the Broadway church doors. Craig and his wife Ann have three children, Karen, Eric, and Laura and four grandchildren. His mother and father were longtime members of Broadway Church of Christ. Craig’s hobbies are woodworking, traveling, fishing, history, and economics.

Larry Mullican Administrator, LISD Email Larry Larry Mullican has served as an elder since 1997. His ministry emphasis at Broadway is with our Children’s Ministry. Larry and his wife Betty have been a part of the Broadway family since 1970. They have 3 children and one grandchild.
	Tim Oliver Owner, Oliver Landscape Company Email Tim Tim Oliver and his wife Missy have been a part of the Broadway family since 1982. Tim has served as a shepherd since 2005. His ministry emphasis at Broadway is the Youth ministry, Carpenters Kitchen ministry, and the Men’s ministry. Tim has a strong desire for people to develop a deep and personal relationship with God. He sees one of his most important tasks as a shepherd is to help people, both saved and lost, realize that God’s greatest desire is to have a relationship with them. One of his favorite verses is “Draw near to God and he will draw near to you.” (James 4:8) Tim enjoys spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. He also enjoys playing an occasional round of golf with his boys. Tim and Missy have three children: Ben, Casey, and Hank.
David Ratciff Counselor, LISD Email David David Ratcliff and his wife Emily have been a part of Broadway since 1985. They have two children and two grandchildren. David is currently working as an elementary school counselor in the Lubbock ISD for the 23rd year. Emily is a realtor with WestMark Realtors. David 's passion deals with children and worship. He attends the Foundation Builders class and sings with the worship teams. David feels that excitement about the future of Broadway is building, and many opportunities and great times lie ahead. “God has blessed us beyond our wildest expectations and will continue to do so. Our God is faithful.”
	David Ruebush Development, Children's Home of Lubbock Email David Worshipping at Broadway for 12 years, David and his wife Ramona have been involved in Worship Ministry, taught Bible classes, led His Needs, Her Needs Seminars and currently shepherd the Genesis class. David has been an elder for 6 years. Married for 38 years, they have 3 children, 6 grandchildren and have fostered 16 children. Previously in full-time ministry for 18 years, David is Vice President for Development at The Children's Home of Lubbock where he has enjoyed ministry since 1994. His greatest pleasure in shepherding is building relationships with younger generations and watching them mature. His passion is making the church relevant to today's culture.
Tommy Stell Email Tommy Tommy and Linda Stell came to Broadway in 1988 and Tommy has served as a shepherd since 1999. They are both retired and have two sons and three grandchildren. Together, they enjoy traveling, gardening, and just being together. Tommy enjoys snow skiing, golfing and reading. Tommy’s is on the Board of the Lubbock Children's Home and the Texas Boy's Ranch. He also serves on the Mission's Endowment Committee as well as working with the Jail and Prayer Ministries. “It is a great blessing to have been called to serve the Broadway family.”
	Bill Stence Farming--Self Employed Email Bill Bill Stence and his wife Carla have been a part of the Broadway Family since 1980. His wife Carla teaches in the toddler department. Bill is a cotton farmer. Outside of farming, he enjoys being with family, woodworking, reading and spending time with friends. Bill and Carla have two children and two grandchildren. Bill has served as a shepherd since 2004. In Bill’s words, "The Broadway family is a special place where people with many diverse backgrounds come together to serve, praise, and worship an awesome God. It is an honor to be apart of this family and to encourage others in their servant hood and spiritual growth." His ministry emphasis at Broadway is on the Men’s and Prayer ministries.
Mark Thompson Attorney, Baker, Brown & Thompson, P.C. Email Mark Mark Thompson and his wife Celeste have been part of the Broadway family since December 1983. They have one daughter. Mark has served as a shepherd since December 2005. Mark’s ministry emphasis at Broadway is Adult Education. Mark briefly attended seminary and never lost his interest in growing disciples in their knowledge and understanding of God. “Downtown congregations, while facing many challenges associated with urban areas in general, also offer unique ministry opportunities for the church. Broadway is a congregation on the cutting edge of pursuing such opportunities, and I count it a privilege to participate in such work.” Mark enjoys playing golf, following college sports, and reading.
	Alex Weaver Construction Inspector, Texas Tech University Email Alex Alex and his wife Donna have been a part of the Broadway family since 1995… He and his wife Donna have two sons and one grandchild. “My preferred methods of relaxation are reading, landscaping/gardening and doing most anything with Donna.” Alex has served as a shepherd since 2004. His ministry emphasis at Broadway is the Building Ministry. A favorite text of Alex’s is Ephesians 4:1-16 which speaks of humility, gentleness, patience, love, unity, grace. “This is essential and I believe this is where Broadway is today; although certainly we can always improve on those essentials.”