STAFF

  • Pastor Elliott Scott

    Elliott’s time is split between keeping our church moving forward according to our vision, researching and writing sermons, counseling, visiting members and their families in the hospital and supervising the church staff. He graduated from Baylor University and Union Theological Seminary. Elliott is a husband and father to five children, a set of triplets (MaryAllie, Sam and Hannah Beth) and a set of twins (Jake and Judith) and one step daughter.


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  • Jackie martinez

    Director of Youth & Children’s Ministry. Jackie leads all programming for birth through college age.


    Since 2000, she has had the privilege of working with youth & children where she has prioritized building authentic connections and creating an environment where they feel seen, heard, and valued. She is energetic and passionate about seeing young people grow in their faith, discover their purpose, and develop a real relationship with God. Jackie and her husband Joshua are a beautiful, blended family and proud parents of Iliana, Elijah, Malakai, and Kyra.


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  • joe navarro

    Director of Community Center


    Joe Navarro has been at Lifepath since December 2017 and since the fall of 2020 the Community Center has been his baby. He overlooks everything that occurs at the center and apart from that he is involved in several Life groups: Choir, Gardening, Men’s Ministry. Plus, not only he is involved in C.E.R.T (Community Emergency Response Team) but he leads ALERT in which is also is a Life group during the Hurricane Season. Joe plays an important role at the center and his love for the students reflects the growth of the center. Joe is a native from Florida and is happily married to his beautiful wife Doris since February 2000. They are proud parents of Delila Navarro.


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  • carol castro

    Carol manages all of Lifepath’s accounting functions, including budgets, pledge drives, disbursements and financial reporting. She frequently works on various church teams that require financial expertise and also serves as the church Treasurer. Carol and her husband Jeff have three daughters, Sarah, Emily and Melanie. 


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  • jay blanton

    Jay leads worship during our Traditional service, as well as plays keyboards in the Band that leads our Contemporary service. Jay grew up in Chicago, Illinois. Jay and his wife Debbie have been married 35 years. Jay received his music degree from UT San Antonio and has been active in all aspects of church music for over 35 years.


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  • nora grimes

    Communications Coordinator


    Nora is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the office, connecting people to ministries and service opportunities, and being a point person for troubleshooting issues throughout the week as well as Sunday mornings. She is our primary marketing and communications leader, managing the church website, database, promotional marketing, graphic design, and branding.


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  • Dinell Martinez

    Assistant Director of Children's Ministry


    Dinell Martinez serves as the Children's Ministry's assistant director. From infancy to fifth grade, she helps with the programming for our children's ministry. She was born in California and raised in a military household. As a result, she relocated every three years until 2004, when she made her final relocation to Houston, Texas. Dinell and her husband have been together since July 2006, and they have two children, Saige and Sylus. Since 2005, Dinell has been working in the field of early childhood education, both studying and instructing students. Dinell is eager to work alongside you and your family to support your spiritual walk with Christ.


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  • Jessica land

    Worship Director


    Jessica Land is the worship director at LifePath, responsible for overseeing the worship band, tech team, and sound. With over a decade of experience in worship ministry, she grew up in a musical family in St. Louis MO, where her parents and grandparents were singers and musicians. Jessica is also a skilled singer and pianist and enjoys teaching musical parts to others. She has served at various churches in the past and is passionate about cultivating a dynamic music ministry that operates in unity and excellence, guided by the Holy Spirit. Her ultimate goal is to lead the worship team in playing and singing prophetically, inviting the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in every service.


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ELDERS

As an Elder we affirm our faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and promise to follow Him as we serve Lifepath Church.


We accept the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as the Word of God, and the only perfect rule for faith, doctrine, and conduct.


We promise to further the peace, unity, and purity of the church.


We will serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love. 


We will be faithful elders, watching over the people, providing for their worship, nurture, and service. We will try to show the love and grace of Jesus Christ. 

  • adult discipleship elder

    A Christian disciple is a student and follower of Jesus Christ. Christian discipleship is a process of spiritual development in which a person moves in the direction of spiritual maturity and likeness to Jesus Christ. As Adult Discipleship Elder, you will assist Lifepath to help adults become Christian disciples. In addition to the role of an elder as defined by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Book of Order, you will evaluate the discipleship plans for adults to ensure they are relevant, attainable, and supported by the Church’s vision. You will also provide spiritual guidance to the small group, adult class and adult Bible study ministries; specifically supporting and guiding the Executive Pastor in following the vision and mission of the ministry, and ultimately the Church.


    Currently Serving: Tommy Coulter

  • Children and family ministry Elder

    This person assumes the role of an elder as defined by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Book of Order. In addition, as an elder assigned to the children’s and family ministry, evaluate the discipleship plans for children and families to ensure they are relevant, attainable, and supported by the Church’s vision. Provide spiritual guidance to the Children’s and Family Ministry; specifically supporting and guiding the Director of Children’s and Family Ministry in following the vision and mission of the ministry, and ultimately the Church.


    Currently Serving: Kathy Trejo (2024)

  • Property elder

    This person assumes the role of an elder as defined by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Book of Order. In addition, as an elder assigned to the facility ministry, they will manage our rented facility space to maximize our spiritual impact and worshipful atmosphere. They will also provide spiritual guidance to the Facility Ministry; specifically supporting and guiding the Ministries Facilitator in following the vision and mission of the ministry, and ultimately the Church.


    Currently Serving: Dave Aikey (2024)

  • Property elder

    This person assumes the role of an elder as defined by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Book of Order. In addition, as an elder assigned to the facility ministry, they will manage our rented facility space to maximize our spiritual impact and worshipful atmosphere. They will also provide spiritual guidance to the Facility Ministry; specifically supporting and guiding the Ministries Facilitator in following the vision and mission of the ministry, and ultimately the Church.


    Currently Serving: Carlos Landeros

  • fellowship elder

    This person assumes the role of an elder as defined by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Book of Order. In addition, as an elder assigned to the fellowship ministry, they will work to develop environments within the life of the church that help people cultivate friendships. They will also provide spiritual guidance to the leaders of the Fellowship Ministries; specifically supporting and guiding them in following the vision and mission of the ministry, and ultimately the Church.


    Currently Serving: Carmen Reyes

  • fellowship elder

    This person assumes the role of an elder as defined by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Book of Order. In addition, as an elder assigned to the fellowship ministry, they will work to develop environments within the life of the church that help people cultivate friendships. They will also provide spiritual guidance to the leaders of the Fellowship Ministries; specifically supporting and guiding them in following the vision and mission of the ministry, and ultimately the Church.


    Currently Serving: Letitia Bocanegra

  • hospitality elder

    This person assumes the role of an elder as defined by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Book of Order. In addition, as an elder assigned to the hospitality ministry, they will work to develop environments within the life of the church that help people not only feel welcome but also cultivate friendships. They will also provide spiritual guidance to the leaders of the Hospitality Ministry; specifically supporting and guiding them in following the vision and mission of the ministry, and ultimately the Church.


    Currently Serving: Russ Hunzeker (2024)

  • Hospitality Elder

    This person assumes the role of an elder as defined by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Book of Order. In addition, as an elder assigned to the hospitality ministry, they will work to develop environments within the life of the church that help people not only feel welcome but also cultivate friendships. They will also provide spiritual guidance to the leaders of the Hospitality Ministry; specifically supporting and guiding them in following the vision and mission of the ministry, and ultimately the Church.


    Currently Serving: Linda Martin

  • Finance & administration elder

    This person assumes the role of an elder as defined by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Book of Order. In addition, as an elder assigned to the finance and administration ministry, they will provide oversight to the financial and administrative areas to ensure that our resources are being used in support of the Church’s vision. They will also provide spiritual guidance and support to the Financial Controller.


    Currently Serving: Peter Reyes

  • mission elder

    This person assumes the role of an elder as defined by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Book of Order. In addition, as an elder assigned to the missions and outreach ministry, they will evaluate the community development and outreach plans to ensure they are relevant, attainable, and supported by the Church’s vision. They will also provide spiritual guidance and support to Lifepath volunteers in following the vision and mission of the ministry, and ultimately the Church.


    Currently Serving: Dave Schuman

  • student ministry elder

    This person assumes the role of an elder as defined by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Book of Order. In addition, as an elder assigned to the student ministry, they will evaluate the discipleship plans for students to ensure they are relevant, attainable, and supported by the Church’s vision. They will also provide spiritual guidance to the Student Ministry; specifically supporting and guiding the Student Ministry Leadership Team in following the vision and mission of the ministry, and ultimately the Church.


    Currently Serving: Gisel Cardozo

  • worship ministry elder

    To give logistical and spiritual oversight to the area of Worship Arts within Lifepath Church and fulfill the role of an elder according to the Evangelical Presbyterian Church Book of Order.


    Currently Serving: Rick Garcia (2024)

DEACONS

The life of the Deacon: According to Scripture, those who bear this office should exhibit especially those spiritual qualities of the Christian, and should be earnest and wholehearted followers of Christ. They should be person who are steady and reliable, well thought of by all. 


They should not be new in the faith and should be tested for faithfulness before election. 


Scripture References: 

  • Spirit and Wisdom - Acts 6:3
  • Qualifications - Acts 6:3 and 1 Timothy 3:8-13
  • Derive Office from Apostles - Acts 6:1-6
  • Testing - 1 Timothy 3:10
  • Under Authority of Elders - 1 Peter 5:1-5
  • Attitude - Mark 10:42-45

The office of deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, concerns for needs, and of serving others. Therefore, the first duty of the Deacon is sympathy and service. Historically, to this office has been given the duty of being the Church's instrument for the ministry of compassion. Such duties may include the care, maintenance, and preparation of the church and its facilities. Since the Board of Deacons is not a court of the Church, and since it is under the authority of the Church Session, to the Deacons both individually and collectively the Church Session may assign from time to time special duties felt to be appropriate to that office.

  • Dannette Barros

    Moderator

    • Establish Deacon Team leads and oversee, as needed
    • Facilitate Deacon monthly meetings (agenda/meeting notes/action items)
    • Lead effort to establish Deacon Action Plan
    • Report to Elders on the status of any action items assigned by the Elders, as needed
    • Determine follow-up action to ensure Church member needs are met

  • Dee Ann Schunneman

    Hospital Visitation Coordinator

    Benevolence Team

  • michael livingston (2023)

    Funeral Coordination

  • Dannette barros (2024)

    Card writing team, Transportation Team

  • pam bennett (2024)

    Card writing team, Funeral Team

  • DeeAnn schunneman (2024)

    Benevolance Team, Hospital Visitation Coordinator, Transportation Team

  • stuart lee (2024)

    Transportation Team, Youth Ministry, Follow up Welcome calls