
I came to Lampasas in August of 1987 to become the Senior Pastor of New Covenant Church. It has been the joy of my life to walk with this body of believers since that time.
In 2013, I asked the Elders to start praying with me concerning the future leadership of New Covenant. In 2015, Chris Valdez came as Administrative Pastor. In 2018, we transitioned the Senior Pastor role to Pastor Chris, and I became Teaching Pastor. In August of 2024, I retired from the staff of New Covenant after 51 years in pastoral ministry.
In 1973, I married Connie Bearden, who became my partner in life and ministry. We were blessed with two daughters – Stacy Martin (husband Shannon) and Shelly Mulcahy (husband Jeremy). Who added to our family 9 grandchildren (11 with mates) and 1 great grand.
My Life Verse: Philippians 3:10 AMPC
10 [For my determined purpose is] that I may know Him [that I may progressively become more deeply and intimately acquainted with Him, perceiving and recognizing and understanding the wonders of His Person more strongly and more clearly], and that I may in that same way come to know the power outflowing from His resurrection [which it exerts over believers], and that I may so share His sufferings as to be continually transformed [in spirit into His likeness even] to His death.
My Calling: Acts 5:20 ESV
20 “Go and stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this Life.”