Ozzy grew up in a small-town northwest of Dallas, called Forestburg. After high school, he joined the United States Army to serve his country. He and Jenifer were married upon Ozzy’s return from a year long tour in Iraq in May of 2004. They have four beautiful children (Abigail, Timothy, Grace, and Eden-Rose), and two dogs.
After serving his country, both Ozzy and Jenifer decided to devote their lives serving the Lord. Ozzy attended and graduated from several schools over the years, including Sunset International Bible Institute, Amridge University and Liberty University. He graduated from Liberty University with a M.A. in Christian Ministry in 2020. Ozzy served as a stateside missionary from 2012-2022, being an instrumental part of a church plant (Rapid City, South Dakota), in which Landmark Church of Christ was the sending church.
Ozzy enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing with his children, reading and studying. Among Ozzy’s hobbies are watching and playing competitive sports, exercising, long-range shooting, precision reloading, hunting and hiking. His favorite scriptures are Acts 17:26-28 and 2 Cor.  5:16.
Ozzy’s passion is discipleship. Whether a person grew up inside or outside of the church, Ozzy loves to help people discover what a relationship with God looks like, and help them understand how to share their faith with their friends, family and neighbors.

Randy was raised in Tyler, Texas and has been part of the West Erwin church family since 2008. He has been married to his wife, Stacy, for 25 years. Stacy’s encouragement, strength, and love have been central to Randy’s life and calling. Together with their children, Katie and Nathan, their family continues to shape how he lives, serves, and follows Christ.
Randy has served the congregation in a variety of roles over the years, including as a deacon and through participation on numerous committees. His love for benevolence ministry grew out of his childhood, where he watched his parents begin a benevolence effort  for another congregation—serving people directly out of their own home. That early example shaped his understanding of what it means to love others with both compassion and action.
As Benevolence Minister, Randy is focused on helping those who cannot help themselves by meeting practical needs while preserving dignity and fostering meaningful relationships. He believes true benevolence involves more than providing food, clothing, or financial assistance; it also means walking alongside people spiritually and relationally, offering encouragement, prayer, and hope rooted in Christ. His vision is to see lives restored through faithful service that reflects the heart of Jesus. His ministry is guided by James 1:27, which calls God’s people to care for those in distress with faith that is both active and pure.
“No matter how messy someone’s life becomes, they still bear the image of their Creator—and that truth shapes how we serve every person who comes to the Benevolence Center.”

Terry and her husband, John, have been members of the West Erwin church formany years. They met in 1991 when Terry was teaching at the primary school inLindale, Texas, and John walked into her classroom to fix her air conditioner. They married a year later. They have two married children - Spencer and Antasia Shaw, and Savanna and John Stevens.  John and Terry have three beautiful grandchildren – Azariah, Maylah, and Josiah.
Terry received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Harding University in 1986 and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Texas in Tyler in 1991. She taught at East Texas Christian Academy, Lindale ISD, Caldwell Playschool, served as director at West Erwin Playschool, and retired from Whitehouse ISD in 2022.
Terry has taught children’s Bible classes, been involved with Bible Hour and VBS, helped plan and coordinate youth group activities and events, chaperoned youth trips and church activities, and led the elementary LTC chorus.
Terry loves reading, shopping, making t-shirts, spending time with her grandchildren, and playing with her cat, Kiki.  She is passionate about creating Christ-centered environments where children learn about God and are spiritually nurtured.
Terry’s vision statement for the West Erwin Children’s Ministry is to provide a loving, safe, and engaging environment where children come to know Christ,grow in their faith, and develop a strong foundation in God’s word.

Lauren was born in Tyler, Texas and graduated from Mineola High School, where she met her high school sweetheart and now husband, Jacques. They have been together for 27 years and have built a life centered around faith, family,  and serving others. They currently live in Lindale with their two children, Jackson and Katelyn, and their black goldendoodle, Bleu.
Lauren earned a degree in Radiographic Technology and worked taking  X-rays for Tyler Neurosurgical Associates before stepping into one of her most meaningful roles — being a stay-at-home mom for 13 years.  She later became a licensed Realtor and has served the community for the past 8 years with Century 21 First Group.
Lauren has a deep love for people and a heart for building strong, lasting relationships.  She and her family enjoy traveling, spending time together, cooking, watching movies, and trying new restaurants.
She is especially passionate about investing in the next generation and helping children feel known, loved, and grounded in God’s Word. Her heart for ministry is reflected in two of her favorite verses, Proverbs 22:6 and Proverbs 4:23, which emphasize guiding children in truth and guarding the heart as the foundation for a faithful life.

Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)
[6] Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)
[23] Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.