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CHRIS LOVELL
Minister To Students
Chris was born in New Orleans, LA but grew up in Shreveport, LA. He is married to Amanda, and they have three children, Paxton (5), Bowman (2), and a newborn baby girl, Kerrington Paige. He played college basketball at LSU-Shreveport, and finished his Master of Arts in Christian Education at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Prior to coming to Prestonwood, Chris was the Pastor of Student Ministries at Germantown Baptist Church in Memphis, TN for 10 years. Chris' favorite Bible verse is 1 John 2:6, and his favorite movie is Hoosiers. Chris loves sports and hanging out with students.
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The student ministry of Prestonwood Baptist Church strives to follow God's command in Joshua 22:5, "Only be very careful to observe the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD commanded you, to love the LORD your God, and to walk in all his ways and to keep his commandments and to cling to him and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul" by loving God and impacting the lives of students.
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MEET THE STAFF
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PHIL MCMICHAEL, MINISTER OF STUDENT DISCIPLESHIP
pmcmichael@prestonwood.org
Phil graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in Pensacola, FL, Louisiana Tech University, and New Orleans Baptist Seminary where he received a Masters of Divinity. He loves going back to Louisiana to hang out on his family farm whenever he can. If Phil wasn’t in the ministry he would possibly be a cajun chef, junior high P.E. Coach, or a professional body builder.
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MARCUS HAYES, MINISTER TO 9th & 10TH GRADE STUDENTS
mhayes2@prestonwood.org
Marcus was born in Grand Rapids, MI and raised in Oakland, CA. Marcus and his wife Mandy were married in the summer of 2009 and they are the proud parents of both a cat and a dog. Marcus attended World Impacts Discipleship School and Moody Bible Institute where he received a degree in Pastoral Studies. Before coming to Prestonwood, Marcus served as the Youth Pastor at New Hope Bible Church in Chicago, IL. He loves spending time with His wife, reading, and eating fried chicken when he can!
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CORY BUTLER, MINISTER TO JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS
cbutler@prestonwood.org
Cory grew up in various cities all over Texas but went to college at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX and then received his Master’s in Divinity and Master’s in Educational Psychology from Baylor University. On May 5, 2007, he married his wife Meredith. Apart from working and spending time with his wife, Cory loves playing basketball and watching the Dallas Mavericks!
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CHASE HILBERT, Director of student ministry media and worship
chasehilbert@prestonwood.org
Chase graduated from Dallas Baptist University in May of 2007, and is currently working on his Masters in Business Administration. No stranger to Prestonwood, Chase has been involved here as a student, a volunteer, an intern, and joined the staff full time in November 2008. Chase brings years of experience to the Student Ministry team through both music and media. Chase recently got married to his wife Kristine on September 26, 2009. Chase also loves to lead worship, play guitar, long board, ride bikes, and spend time with his wife and family.
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AMY PIERSON, DIRECTOR OF GIRL'S MINISTRY
apierson@prestonwood.org
Amy graduated from Mississippi College in May 2004 with a degree in Spanish and International Business and from Southwestern Seminary in May 2007 with a Masters of Arts in Christian Education. A one time intern at P-wood with the girls ministry, Amy is thrilled to be back on staff! Growing up a missionary kid, Amy loves missions and telling people about Christ as well as discipling girls and women of all ages. She married her amazing husband Kyle in January of '08, who is so awesome…he even brought her flowers her first day of work.
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STEVEN SCIFERS, HIGH SCHOOL INTERN
sscifers@prestonwood.org
Steven was born in the great state of Texas but spent time in both Oklahoma and Tennessee. graduated from Colleyville Heritage High School in 2004 and is currently a student at both Dallas Baptist and Southwestern Seminary. Steven is very passionate about sharing Christ with others and whether through local missions, foreign missions, or counseling, he wishes to make that truth known to as many people as possible.
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BRANDON MCCAIN, HIGH SCHOOL INTERN
bmccain@prestonwood.org
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STEPHEN PARTRICK, HIGH SCHOOL INTERN
spartrick@prestonwood.org
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BO BEHENNA, JUNIOR HIGH ASSOCIATE
bbehenna@prestonwood.org
Born the son of a migrant
Irish potato farmer and an English mid-wife, young Bo overcame many
social barriers growing up in the everglades of Central Florida. Never
having graduated Junior High, Bo knew he wanted to be either a
professional bodybuilder or a Youth Pastor. And thus he ended up at
Prestonwood. Still pursuing bodybuilding on the side, Bo now works with
our Junior High students week in and week out and loves every minute of
it.
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BECCA BENSON, JUNIOR HIGH INTERN
rbenson@prestonwood.org
Becca was born and raised in Laurel, Mississippi. In May of 2009, she graduated from Mississippi College with a degree in Speech Communication. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Christian Education from Southwestern Seminary. Becca has a heart for discipling girls and sharing the love of Christ with those around her. In her spare time, Becca enjoys traveling, live music, frozen yogurt, riding bikes in the rain, and reading.
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DONNA HOWELL, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
dhowell@prestonwood.org
Donna was born and raised in the great state of Tennessee! Her pride and joy are her children and grandchildren who live in Memphis. Donna has 25 years of experience in church office administration, and loves serving in the student ministry. She enjoys listening to all kinds of music, and particularly enjoys playing the piano. On Sunday afternoons, you can find Donna watching NASCAR...where her favorite color is green and favorite number is 88.
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TARA VOILES, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO JUNIOR HIGH & STUDENT DISCIPLESHIP
tvoiles@prestonwood.org
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CANDACE DENTON,
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO HIGH SCHOOL & GIRLS MINISTRY
cdenton@prestonwood.org
Candace
was born and raised in Texas...with the exception of ten years in Colorado but
came back as quick as she could!
She has a passion for seeing students discover their purpose in Christ
while equipping them with the skills to walk it out. Candace enjoys missions as
well as discipling women of all ages. Out of her past hurts God has shown
her His healing hand and wants others to experience freedom and fullness in
Christ. Candace’s favorite color is pink and favorite food is Sushi with
Tex-Mex coming in a close second.
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Thank you for visiting prestonwoodstudents.org. We appreciate your interest in our ministry. If you need to contact a minister, please see our staff page by clicking here.
ADDRESS
Prestonwood Student Ministry
6801 W. Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75093
PHONE
972.820.5360
972.820.5370-fax
E-MAIL
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