Dr. Bob Nickell gives leadership to the ministries and activites of the church and works with the Senior Pastor in implementing thruts and initiatives. He also oversees the various education ministries and giving administrative oversight to the church office. He also provides pastoral care, preaching, and Bible teaching ministries on a weekly basis. As Executive Pastor, Dr. Nickell oversees all of the ministry endeavors of the church and gives leadership to the thrusts and projects of the body, as well as organization of the ministerial staff. He also provides leadership in the church in the area of Pastoral Care, teaches weekly Bible studies at noon on Tuesdays, and teaches the weekly Prayer Meetings and Bible Studies on Wednesday evenings. In addition, he oversees the welcome ministry and gives direction to many of the committees of the church. He has been a Pastor and Minister in Texas for forty years and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our church. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Hardin-Simmons University, MDiv from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary. He has served on numerous boards and commitees in the Baptist General Convention of Texas and Associations in the state. He has several published articles in denominational journals and is a respected Pastor and teacher. Bob serves along with his wife Kathleen. They have two grown children.