TEACHING PASTOR
Colton White
 
Colton was raised in Cuero, TX (home of the Fighting Gobblers). He met his wife Katy while he attended the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Katy was at Texas A&M University). Colton graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Christian Studies in 2011 and with a master’s degree in Theological Studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2018. Colton and Katy were married in 2012. Colton previously served as a Youth and Missions Pastor, a College Pastor, and has traveled the country as a Missions Mobilizer for “GoCorps." He has been on staff with Renewal since its launch in 2018. He loves the Houston Astros, Disc Golf, and a decent plate of fried rice. His favorite Scripture is Acts 20:24.

ELDER
Rich Diaz
 
Rich and his wife Kathy have worked in ministry together for over thirty years. Rich has served as a Church Planter and Bi-Vocational Pastor, Bi-Vocational Youth Pastor, have led a home group Bible Study in their home for almost thirty years and served as a Discipleship Leader and has been mentoring young men throughout this time. Rich has also partnered with his wife of over thirty years, Kathy, in prison ministry with Discipleship Unlimited, where they lead a weekly Bible Study in the Faith Based Dorms and assist with Chapel services, Death Row Ministry and many other volunteer opportunities behind the fences. They have partnered with the local churches and others across the country for over sixty Experiencing God kick-off weekends, VBS trainings, Prison Ministry and many other ministry outreach events.

Rich and Kathy both served in the United States Navy, Rich has continued his job as an Aircraft Mechanic in the Aviation Industry as a civilian contractor for over thirty years. Kathy is the Administrator and Prison Ministry Coordinator at Bell Baptist Association where she also coordinates the Summer Missionaries who serve in our local churches throughout the summer.

They along with their two children; son Bryce and his wife Tamara, and daughter Ryan, have fostered many dogs and offered their home to many other people in need throughout their life together.

Together Rich and Kathy have a heart for serving the Lord, discipling and serving others, wherever the Lord leads them.

ELDER
Tristan Krider
 
Born and raised in north Texas Tristan attended Granbury High School. He married his wonderful wife Holli in 2009, shortly after graduating from Tarleton State University A&M, where they met. Together they have four beautiful daughters and reside in Nolanville.

Motivated by Jesus’ promise, “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly” (John 10:10), Tristan has sought to be actively involved in the life of God’s people and to live intentionally missional since coming to faith in Christ at age nineteen. After earning his B.A. in Music Performance he served several years in collegiate and international ministries prior to becoming a music educator. A desire to see God worshiped among all nations has led him to travels in Asia, the Indo-Pacific, southern Africa and Central America.

Though beginning his service in April of 2022 as a non-vocational elder (shepherd) the Krider family has been with Renewal since it’s launch. Tristan now works as an Elementary Music Specialist in Killeen ISD. He enjoys all things guitar and Zimbabwean-marimba, his favorite food is Tex-Mex, and his second favorite word is “coffee”.

WORSHIP PASTOR/ELDER
Matt Oberhelman
 
Matt has been serving in music ministry for over 15 years after fully surrounding his life to God’s calling while playing baseball. Matt finished his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University before completing his MDiv from Truett Seminary/Baylor Church Music. Matt met his bride, Margaret in 2015 and were married in 2017. They have one precious child, Cecilia, who keeps them busy. Matt is passionate about glorifying God and the edification of God’s people through corporate worship, as well as being a military chaplain in the Texas State Guard. Matt’s favorite verses that drive his ministry focuses are Philippians 2:3-11 and Colossians 3:16-17.

Matt enjoys baseball (go Cubs go!), Captain America comics, good food, working out, fishing, and most importantly - playing with Cecilia.