Jeff has served as Senior Pastor of Foundation Baptist Church since 2021. Jeff and wife Kristi have been happily married for 35 years and are the proud parents of two cats and two dogs. They love taking care of their flower garden and traveling to new places. Jeff has 25 years of ministry experience. His ministry experience includes supply pulpit preacher for the Southwest Baptist Association, youth ministry as well as Adult Bible study. 

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Mela Lawrence has proudly served as the Children’s Minister at Foundation since August 2023. With three years of dedicated Bible study and a deep-rooted connection to the church, her passion lies in teaching children about the stories of the Bible and God's amazing character. In addition to her ministry work, Mela holds two degrees in Health Science and works as a Medical Lab Scientist at Christus Hospital, where she plays a role in assisting doctors with patient diagnoses. Outside of her professional and ministerial commitments, she enjoys reading, writing, participating in sports, and exploring various forms of art.  She has been married for 2 years and is a proud dog mom to two hyper labs.

Joshua Crenshaw is a dedicated educator and youth minister with over 10 years' experience, and holds a Master’s Degree in Instruction and Curriculum. Residing in Nash, TX, since April 2019 with wife Suzanne and their children, River and Walker, they are also in the process of fostering two additional children, expanding their loving family. Both he and Suzanne are committed to special education within the Texarkana Independent School District. With a passion for mentoring the next generation, Joshua is devoted to sharing the gospel and making a difference, one soul at a time.

Cindy Fisher is a valued children's minister on our team. With a rich background in the educational field, she possesses a deep knowledge and enthusiasm for nurturing young minds. Her dedication to children's growth and development is reflected in her role as a loving mother to her wonderful daughter, Jaci.