Operations Minister
Leslie Smith
Leslie Smith has served as an Elder at the Journey Bible Church since its inception, and in May 2010 came on staff as the Operations Minister. Les has been involved in ministry since his college days, serving on numerous mission trips and working at Kanakuk Sports Camp during the summer breaks. He served in his previous church as the Outreach Coordinator and did the Evangelism training. Les has a B.A. in Art and is pursuing his Master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Trinity Thelogical Seminary. Les and his wife Lori have three children; Abi, Chloe and Eli.
Favorite Restaurant – La Esperanza ($4.99 daily lunch special!)
Favorite Dessert – Buttermilk pie
Favorite Author – Whoever I’m reading at the moment
Favorite Movie – A Beautiful Mind
Favorite Quote – “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” Jim Elliot
Children’s Director
Gidget Tate
Gidget Tate has served as Children’s Director of The Journey Bible Church since January 2007. Prior to the vocational call to the Journey, Gidget served in various children’s ministries within the San Angelo area since 1997. Prior to that, she served as the Youth Sports Director of the YMCA of San Angelo, TX. Along with her normal duties, Gidget also serves as a child advocate for Compassion International. Gidget enjoys golfing, spending time with friends, and helping children grow in the Lord.
Favorite Restaurant – Ichiban
Favorite Dessert – Chocolate Chip Cookies
Favorite Author – Beth Moore
Favorite Movie – Radio and A Walk To Remember
Favorite Quote – “Every experience God gives us, every person he brings into our lives is the perfect preparation for the future that only he can see.” Corrie Ten Boom
Interim Worship Leader
Kenny Greenwood
Kenny Greenwood has served as the Worship Intern at the Journey since March of 2010. Kenny is responsible for overseeing the worship team in leading the congregation in worship before the throne of God on Sunday mornings. He also helps facilitate youth events and activities throughout the year. Kenny is currently a Senior at Angelo State University and will receive a B.A. in English in December of 2010. Kenny’s focus and heart lies in world missions, especially to the Muslim world. Kenny enjoys reading, songwriting, disc golf and fishing.
Favorite Restaurant – PF Changs
Favorite Dessert – Cherry Pie
Favorite Author – C.S. Lewis
Favorite Movie – St. Elmo’s Fire and Braveheart
Favorite Quote – “To live will be an awfully big adventure.” J.M. Berrie
