Our Staff
Get to know our team!
We care deeply about what we do, while also having a lot of fun. Our team is blessed with people that have a variety of gifts, that God has brought together to further His kingdom in central Texas. We love serving our church family.
Our Staff
Our Fellowship team is made up of followers of Jesus that are passionate about seeing people reached for Christ and helping believers grow to be like Him.

Donnie Smith
Lead Pastor

Brandon Weir
Executive Pastor

Ben Fawcett
Hutto Campus Pastor

Troy Mills
Teaching Pastor

Jesse Showalter
Teaching Pastor

John Hummel
Taylor Campus Pastor

Phil Simmons
Worship & Production Pastor

Spencer Roth
Worship Director

David Bailey
Production Director

Payton Keller
Worship Leader

Josh Hansen
Family & Groups Pastor

Gray Mitteness
Student Pastor

Nolan O'Conner
Hutto Student Minister

Amy Payton
KiDS Director

Kristina Smith
Round Rock Elementary Coordinator

Abbie Warner
Hutto Elementary Coordinator

Jennie Neal
Hutto Preschool Coordinator

Megan Geske
Round Rock Preschool Coordinator

Rocky Bush
Communications Director

Chad Warner
Media Associate

Corinne O'Conner
Admin Assistant to Communications

Don Dye
Care Pastor

Ron Roth
Fellowship Academy Headmaster

Dawn McNutt
Fellowship Academy Director

Heather Clyburn
Fellowship Academy Director

Rachelle Forbes
Adult Ministry Admin Assistant

Heather Wilber
Office Administrator

Claudia Whitehead
Administrative Assistant

Jim Whitehead
Facilities Manager
Fellowship Elders
The Fellowship operates under a plurality of leadership: Elders, staff and shepherds. Our elders shepherd and govern our entire church body. Elders are extremely important to the health of the Fellowship. Without our Elders, we would not be able to function as a healthy body of believers.

Cary Slape
Fellowship Elder

Deke Kittrell
Fellowship Elder

Matt Borkowski
Fellowship Elder

Omar Garcia
Fellowship Elder

Ryan Ohendalski
Fellowship Elder

Tony Pladies
Fellowship Elder

Clay King
Fellowship Elder | Hutto Campus Elder

Donnie Smith
Fellowship Elder | Lead Pastor

Brandon Weir
Fellowship Elder | Executive Pastor

Troy Mills
Fellowship Elder | Teaching Pastor
Hutto Campus Elders
Hutto Campus elders specifically oversee our Hutto location. They seek to serve the campus, staff and shepherds in any way possible. They are spiritual leadership for the campus, support and directionally guide the ministries of their campus and are concerned with the spiritual care of the body of believers.

Eddy Riley
Hutto Campus Elder

Nick Arnold
Hutto Campus Elder

John Anderson
Hutto Campus Elder

Justin Johnston
Hutto Campus Elder

Clay King
Hutto Campus Elder | Fellowship Elder

Jeremiah Priddy
Hutto Campus Elder

Ben Fawcett
Hutto Campus Elder | Hutto Campus Pastor

Jesse Showalter
Hutto Campus Elder | Teaching Pastor
Donnie Smith
Lead Pastor
Believing the Bible reveals the nature and character of God. It’s Donnie’s passion to share that truth with people everywhere. Donnie is an expository Bible teacher that uses history, humor and story to bring the scriptures to life. Donnie is married to Kristina, and they have two children, Kylie and Clayton. Donnie has served as a youth pastor, teaching pastor and lead pastor over the past 27 years. In 2009 he took the lead pastor role at The Fellowship in Round Rock, TX. The Fellowship is a multi-site Bible teaching church. Donnie did both his undergraduate and graduate work at Dallas Baptist University.

Brandon Weir
Executive Pastor
Brandon Weir was born and raised in Clifton, Texas. He didn’t come from a Christian home, but in High school was invited to partake in a local mission’s trip where he heard the gospel. He was radically changed and transformed by the assured truth, hope, and grace he received by his faith in Jesus. He has an undeniable passion for people to come to know the grace and hope that he found, and can only be found, in Jesus. This passion led him to a life of ministry. As the Executive Pastor, he guides, encourages, challenges and helps cast the vision for the staff, as well as manages the day to day operations. He loves this church and finds immense joy in meeting, discipling, and raising up leaders among the people of The Fellowship Church. He believes that the church, through Jesus Christ, is the hope of the world, and as such the church is to be beautifully adorned and built up in the best way. He has been serving and stewarding the Fellowship for many years, and in many different facets, alongside his beautiful wife of 11 years, Jules. Her fervent faith and love for Jesus and people is evident and undeniable as she cares for and loves Brandon, their two kids, Judah and Eden, and the family of The Fellowship church. Brandon enjoys sports, hunting, and eating good food.

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Ben Fawcett
Hutto Campus Pastor
Ben Fawcett is the Hutto Campus Pastor at The Fellowship. He was born and raised in Texas. He didn’t grow up knowing who Jesus is, but as an adult had a lot of questions about happiness and what the point of life was. He fervently searched and in the search for happiness he found joy in Jesus. While trying to quantify death he found life. In the midst of looking for a place to belong, he found peace in the one who placed him. He diligently searched and found Jesus, who was the answer to all the questions he was wrestling with. Ben has a profound passion for the Lord, and desires for others to see God for who He is – the way, the truth, and the life. Ben treasures the word of God above all else, and has a passion for others to be able to read and understand the good news and truth that it holds for those who believe. As the Hutto Campus Pastor, his heart and purpose is to see the people of Hutto living lives rooted in the word. He intentionally shepherds the people of Hutto beside his beautiful wife, Holly, and their two children Janelle and Abraham. Ben is also a chicken farmer that enjoys food, football, and his family.

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Troy Mills
Teaching Pastor
Troy is a small town Texas boy; born and raised in Rockdale, Texas. He was raised in a family that loved God and made it a part of their daily lives. After leaving Rockdale, he attended Texas A&M and met his wife as a freshman in college. Troy and Rachel graduated and had the opportunity to live in Cincinnati and Albuquerque before returning back to Texas. They have been in Texas since 1997 with a small 2 year adventure in Singapore.
Troy and Rachel have 3 wonderful daughters that truly wonderful blessings to us and many other people in their lives. They have been members of The Fellowship Church since 1998 and have had the opportunity to serve in many capacities. Troy served as the Student pastor at the church for 8 years and have been utilized as a teaching pastor and elder since 2013. Rachel is an active member of the congregation and serves in various functions within the church.
Truly, The Fellowship has helped Troy to be a better father, husband, son and friend. His hope as an Elder at the church, is to continue to ensure that our church is grounded firmly in the Gospel and can effectively reach people for Christ and help believers grow to be like Him.

Jesse Showalter
Teaching Pastor
Jesse didn’t grow up in a Christian home, and had no church background. Until the age of 24, he heard the gospel over the course of a few months while attending church with his girlfriend, who would later become his wife. Jesse started out those months very cynical and skeptical, but over that period of time God convicted him of his sin and illuminated his heart to the truth of who God is. Easter of 2008 Jesse gave his life to Jesus. He and his wife Amy have been happily married for 12 years, and have two wonderful children. Jovi is 10 and Nixon is 9. They love playing board games together, going on adventures, and watching nerdy movies.

John Hummel
Taylor Campus Pastor
John Hummel is the Taylor campus pastor at the Fellowship. John was born and raised in Kansas City, MO and is an avid Chiefs fan. He also enjoys blacksmithing and making custom knives, and recently retired after 46 years as an executive chef.
John is a lover of Jesus and came to faith in Christ as an adult after challenging God by saying: “If you are who you say you are, I will do it your way, I will give you my life, but I’m from Missouri, you have to show me!” God moved miraculously in John’s life and he was in!
John has a passion for teaching God’s word and seeing people’s lives changed by it. He has been married to his awesome wife Lisa for twelve years and has three adult children, Kelli, Andrew, and Lexi, and one granddaughter, Zoie. Together John and Lisa love investing in people’s lives and building community.

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Phil Simmons
Worship & Production Pastor
Phil Simmons is the Worship & Production Pastor at The Fellowship. He gave his life to Christ at age 11, felt called to creative ministry at 16, and has had a passion for leading biblical worship in the local church ever since. Phil studied Music Industry at Randolph-Macon College in Virginia, then received his Master of Arts in Worship Studies and Leadership from Liberty University. He married his wife, Lauren, in 2013 and they have two girls, Kaylee and Peyton. Phil enjoys woodworking and making custom furniture in his spare time.

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Spencer Roth
Worship Director
Spencer Roth is a native Texan, who grew up in Austin. From a young age has loved and trusted in Jesus, having seen God move mightily in his life. He attended Texas A&M University for two years before God guided him toward ministry in the form of a production internship in Alabama. After which, God opened doors back in Hutto for him to direct, lead, and disciple others to worship and give God all the glory, something he is profoundly passionate about. He took the position of Worship Director at The Fellowship Church in September of 2020. He loves the Fellowship Church greatly, and would be serving here even if it wasn’t his job, it’s not an obligation- it is a passion and joy. He serves here beside his beautiful wife, Peyton, of 7 years. They have 3 kids: Hank, Noelle, and Sloane. He enjoys watching football, basketball, hunting, and trying new restaurants with his wife. He is currently finishing his degree at Leavell College.

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David Bailey
Production Director
David joined The Fellowship staff in 2021. He graduated from the School of Audio Engineering in 2008 and has been involved in vocational ministry since 2010. David finds great joy in using production to help proclaim the message of God’s redemptive plan through Jesus Christ. He is married to Ashley Bailey and they have two incredible boys. David grew up in Georgia and loves all things Braves and Dawgs. He loves doing outdoor activities with his family including: disc golf, camping, climbing, and coaching his boys’ baseball teams. David also enjoys working with his hands, playing music, and video games.

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Payton Keller
Worship Leader
Payton started attending the Fellowship in 2016. After joining the worship team and serving as a volunteer for two years, she joined our residency program as a worship intern and now has been a part of our worship staff since 2018! Payton was born and raised in Austin and spends her days as a cosmetologist! She is passionate about reaching people in the workplace with the good news of Jesus. She loves exploring Austin, iced coffee and hats!

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Josh Hansen
Family & Groups Pastor
Josh is passionate about seeing the message of the gospel and the truth of the bible transform people's lives. He's been married to his lovely wife Jessica since 2016 and has two crazy kids (Landon & Halle). He loves MTN Dew, the Minnesota Vikings, and geeks-out about Star Wars more than your average person. Being raised in a big family, Josh knows the value of a family that follows Jesus together and the importance of close community. He is excited to partner with parents as they disciple the next generation and encourage group leaders as they help people grow to be more like Christ!

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Gray Mitteness
Student Pastor
Gray was born and raised in Round Rock TX. He has attended the Fellowship for as long as he can remember! He was saved when he was 7 years old after hearing the gospel at VBS. Gray is the Student Pastor at the Fellowship and loves getting to help raise up the next generation to be passionate followers of Jesus. Gray is engaged to his fiancé, Nicole. Gray loves to watch football, read a good book, and play video games in his free time. Gray’s favorite thing about God is that God is sovereign over all and is working out His perfect plan in His perfect timing.

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Nolan O'Conner
Hutto Student Minister
Nolan O’Conner is the Student Minister at the Hutto Campus. He was born in Greentown Indiana and raised by two wonderful missionary parents that raised him to know and love Jesus, people, and ministry. At 13, God gave him a calling and a heart for ministry that would inspire and guide his decisions to pursue bible college and full time ministry. In high school his family was called to love and minister to the homeless of Hawai’i, a place that would challenge and grow his faith in God and where he would meet his wife, Corinne. Nolan, his wife, and their son, Titus, moved from Honolulu, Hawai’i to Hutto in 2018, where God provided a place, purpose, family, and home in the Fellowship. As the Student pastor Nolan is excited and passionate about reaching the next generation for Christ and helping students grow to be more like Him. He enjoys finding new places to drink good coffee and eat good food with his wife, going on nature walks with his son, and playing board games with his friends.

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Amy Payton
KiDS Director
Amy is the Children’s Director at the Fellowship Church. She is married to James Payton and has three children: Kynzie, Joby, and Elijah. She loves watching soccer and playing board games with friends and family. Amy and James joined the Fellowship family in 2012, and she has been on staff since 2015. Amy is passionate about teaching and discipling the next generation of Christ followers.

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Kristina Smith
Round Rock Elementary Coordinator
Kristina is the Elementary Coordinator at the Fellowship Round Rock campus. She has been married to her high school sweetheart since 1994 and is the mom of two grown children living their best lives. She enjoys mountain biking with her husband, playing with her dogs, and sharing Jesus and His love with all of the kids and people in her world.

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Abbie Warner
Hutto Elementary Coordinator
Abbie Warner is the Elementary Coordinator at the Fellowship Hutto campus. She married her husband, Chad, at the end of 2021. She enjoys cooking, running, and cozying up with a good book! She is passionate about partnering with and supporting parents while they lead and disciple their families.

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Jennie Neal
Hutto Preschool Coordinator
Jennie is the Preschool Coordinator at the Fellowship Hutto campus. She is married to Drew Neal, her firefighter husband, and together, they have three children: Grady, Andee Kate, and Harlan. Her loves include sunflowers, chickens, and fishing. They have been at the Fellowship since 2018 and love it! Jennie desires to set strong examples for children and help parents make this journey fun and exciting.

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Megan Geske
Round Rock Preschool Coordinator
Megan is the Preschool Coordinator at the Fellowship Round Rock Campus. She is married to Dean Geske, and they have four children. Megan loves homeschooling her children, staying active through hiking, biking, running, and weight training, and exploring the greater Austin area with friends. During her free time, she loves reading God’s word, cooking, and tending to her garden. She is passionate about impacting the lives of children and their families for Jesus!

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Rocky Bush
Communications Director
Rocky Bush is the Communications Director and loves working for The Fellowship Church. Rocky didn't grow up knowing Jesus, but in high school a friend invited to the Harvest Crusade put on by Greg Laurie. Rocky heard the gospel and was forever changed. She graduated with a communications degree from the University of Evansville in 2009 where she also played soccer. Her and her husband, Austin, have attended The Fellowship since 2013. Here, she has co-lead groups, completed the Equip course, and currently serves and teaches at The Well. Rocky spent a decade in the bowling industry. A random fact, yes, but it was in those ten years that God prepared her specifically for this role. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with family including her son Merrick, running, being creative, and hanging with friends.

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Chad Warner
Media Associate
Chad grew up in Round Rock, Texas and has been attending The Fellowship Church since he was five years old. After graduating from the University of North Texas and starting his master's degree at Dallas Theological Seminary, Chad came on board the Fellowship team as Media Associate in September of 2021. He married his wife, Abbie, in December of that same year. Chad enjoys running, rock climbing, and watching movies. One fun fact about him is that he was born with an extra thumb on his left hand!

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Corinne O'Conner
Admin Assistant to Communications
Corinne O’Conner is the Assistant to the Director of Communications at the Fellowship church. Born and raised in Miami, FL. She found Jesus when she was 15 years old at a Youth camp, and was baptized in an alligator infested lake. Corinne lived in Honolulu, Hawai’i for almost ten years, where she met her husband, Nolan, and had her son, Titus. In Hawai'i, her faith was challenged and refined, her passion for ministry was sparked. She served passionately as a youth leader for 8 years, and continues to do so at The Fellowship. Corinne loves to write, read, draw, and eat. She loves finding cute coffee shops with her husband where they can sit and talk about theology.

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Don Dye
Care Pastor
Born in Corpus Christi, TX, Don Dye grew up loving Jesus and sports. He met Sue while attending Abilene Christian University, where he ran track. Don and Sue married, and God gave them two children, Danna and Dale. Don’s aptitude for sports led him to coach basketball and track in Abilene. His ministry began as a chaplain for the Harris County Sheriff Department. Later, he served as the first full-time chaplain for the Houston Astros baseball and the Houston Oilers football teams. His love for Jesus led Don to pastor several churches in the Houston area and plant churches in various Texas cities. While planting churches, he subsidized his income with a computer graphic business and was banking vice-president over marketing, advertising, and security. In the early 2000s, Don and Sue moved to the Austin area, where he served as lead chaplain for the Round Rock Police Department for 13 years. Now he is privileged to lead the Care Ministry and Prime Timers here at The Fellowship Church.

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Ron Roth
Fellowship Academy Headmaster
Ron Roth became the first headmaster for the Fellowship Christian Academy beginning in June of 2021. Prior to coming to the F.C.A. he served as principal of Legacy Early College high School in Taylor, Texas. Ron had been in education for 31 years prior to coming to the F.C.A. His experience, aside from being a principal, includes teaching and coaching. He received his undergraduate degree in History from the University of Tulsa and his masters degree in Educational Administration from Lamar University. Additionally, he has been active in church ministry and leadership roles. Central Texas has been home for him and his family for the past 35 years. He and his wife Vicki enjoy being with their children and grandchildren on Saturday morning coffee get-togethers.

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Dawn McNutt
Fellowship Academy Director
Dawn is a native Texan that grew up in Austin. After she married a Marine and traveled the country, they decided to come back home to raise their two boys and settled in Round Rock. Dawn and her family joined The Fellowship Church in 1997, where she has been in a Preschool teacher, Children’s Ministry Director for the church and a Life Group leader for many years. Dawn has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from The University of North Carolina, a Master’s Degree in Education from Concordia University and has been Director of the Academy operations since 2009. Dawn is passionate about Early Childhood Development and loves working with preschoolers. Her goal is to continue to offer a fun, loving environment for students and staff to thrive and share the joy of God’s love throughout the community through children.

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Heather Clyburn
Fellowship Academy Director
Heather Clyburn is the Director at the Fellowship Preschool Academy (FPA) in Hutto. Heather has worked in early childhood education for a number of years and has been with FCA since 2016. Her career started as a classroom teacher, so she embraces the full spectrum of her role. Heather is a servant leader respected by direct reports, peers, and parents. Her two younger children were both students at the Fellowship Round Rock campus when she coordinated a local chapter of MOPS. Heather’s oldest daughter has followed in her footsteps and teachers at the Round Rock campus. Heather has an associate’s degree in business finance from Monterey Peninsula College in Monterey, California, where she was born and raised. She has a strong faith & background in ministry which has cultivated a love for serving children and families. In her spare time, Heather enjoys cooking, water activities, relaxing with friends, adventuring with her four children, and hunting. Don’t under-estimate her ability to hit a target.

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Rachelle Forbes
Adult Ministry Admin Assistant
Rachelle has been attending The Fellowship Church since August 2012. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Philip. They have two children together, Madilynn and Hunter. Rachelle has been the Adult Ministries Admin since August 2018. She loves meeting, caring for, and connecting with everyone who walks through the doors at The Fellowship. In her spare time, Rachelle enjoys traveling with her family, experiencing new foods, fellowship with friends, and reading.

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Heather Wilber
Office Administrator
Heather serves as the church Office & Financial Administrator, unofficial Staff Mom and office chocolate supplier. Heather came from a christian home, but didn't come to faith until a friend in college lead her to Jesus when she needed him most. She is profoundly grateful for God's faithfulness to her, depsite herself. His steadfast love and faithfulness is one of her favorite things about Him and has shaped her life. She and her husband, Matt have 4 teenage sons and 2 dogs. In the event she gets free time, she enjoys watching sports, traveling and crafting.

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Claudia Whitehead
Administrative Assistant
Claudia has been honored to worked for The Fellowship church since 1997 and has attended the church since 1986, at the time there was only 75 members. She got saved right before joining the Fellowship. She grew up in the church, but didn't come to know Jesus truly until she heard the gospel while watching the 700 club. Something that she had heard all her life finally clicked, and she was forever changed by recognizing God's gracious and good love for her. Claudia has been married for 40 yrs to Mr. Jim who also works for The Fellowship. They have two boys, both married and living in Hutto, Josh & Tanaya and Jordan & Kate. Claudia enjoys her two little Dachshunds Zoey & Bella and going camping in their 1981 camper that Mr. Jim refurbished.

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Jim Whitehead
Facilities Manager
Mr Jim has worked at church since 1998, 23 yrs. Mr Jim enjoys his job. Mr Jim has been married to Ms. Claudia since 1981, 40 years. We have 2 sons and 2 daughter in laws. Josh and Tanaya, Jordan and Kate. Mr Jim likes old trucks and owns one and tries to work on it when he has spare time.

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Cary Slape
Fellowship Elder

Deke Kittrell
Fellowship Elder

Matt Borkowski
Fellowship Elder

Omar Garcia
Fellowship Elder

Ryan Ohendalski
Fellowship Elder

Tony Pladies
Fellowship Elder

Clay King
Fellowship Elder | Hutto Campus Elder

Donnie Smith
Fellowship Elder | Lead Pastor
Believing the Bible reveals the nature and character of God. It’s Donnie’s passion to share that truth with people everywhere. Donnie is an expository Bible teacher that uses history, humor and story to bring the scriptures to life. Donnie is married to Kristina, and they have two children, Kylie and Clayton. Donnie has served as a youth pastor, teaching pastor and lead pastor over the past 27 years. In 2009 he took the lead pastor role at The Fellowship in Round Rock, TX. The Fellowship is a multi-site Bible teaching church. Donnie did both his undergraduate and graduate work at Dallas Baptist University.

Brandon Weir
Fellowship Elder | Executive Pastor
Brandon Weir was born and raised in Clifton, Texas. He didn’t come from a Christian home, but in High school was invited to partake in a local mission’s trip where he heard the gospel. He was radically changed and transformed by the assured truth, hope, and grace he received by his faith in Jesus. He has an undeniable passion for people to come to know the grace and hope that he found, and can only be found, in Jesus. This passion led him to a life of ministry. As the Executive Pastor, he guides, encourages, challenges and helps cast the vision for the staff, as well as manages the day to day operations. He loves this church and finds immense joy in meeting, discipling, and raising up leaders among the people of The Fellowship Church. He believes that the church, through Jesus Christ, is the hope of the world, and as such the church is to be beautifully adorned and built up in the best way. He has been serving and stewarding the Fellowship for many years, and in many different facets, alongside his beautiful wife of 11 years, Jules. Her fervent faith and love for Jesus and people is evident and undeniable as she cares for and loves Brandon, their two kids, Judah and Eden, and the family of The Fellowship church. Brandon enjoys sports, hunting, and eating good food.

Troy Mills
Fellowship Elder | Teaching Pastor
Troy is a small town Texas boy; born and raised in Rockdale, Texas. He was raised in a family that loved God and made it a part of their daily lives. After leaving Rockdale, he attended Texas A&M and met his wife as a freshman in college. Troy and Rachel graduated and had the opportunity to live in Cincinnati and Albuquerque before returning back to Texas. They have been in Texas since 1997 with a small 2 year adventure in Singapore.
Troy and Rachel have 3 wonderful daughters that truly wonderful blessings to us and many other people in their lives. They have been members of The Fellowship Church since 1998 and have had the opportunity to serve in many capacities. Troy served as the Student pastor at the church for 8 years and have been utilized as a teaching pastor and elder since 2013. Rachel is an active member of the congregation and serves in various functions within the church.
Truly, The Fellowship has helped Troy to be a better father, husband, son and friend. His hope as an Elder at the church, is to continue to ensure that our church is grounded firmly in the Gospel and can effectively reach people for Christ and help believers grow to be like Him.

Eddy Riley
Hutto Campus Elder

Nick Arnold
Hutto Campus Elder

John Anderson
Hutto Campus Elder

Justin Johnston
Hutto Campus Elder

Clay King
Hutto Campus Elder | Fellowship Elder

Jeremiah Priddy
Hutto Campus Elder

Ben Fawcett
Hutto Campus Elder | Hutto Campus Pastor

Jesse Showalter
Hutto Campus Elder | Teaching Pastor
Jesse didn’t grow up in a Christian home, and had no church background. Until the age of 24, he heard the gospel over the course of a few months while attending church with his girlfriend, who would later become his wife. Jesse started out those months very cynical and skeptical, but over that period of time God convicted him of his sin and illuminated his heart to the truth of who God is. Easter of 2008 Jesse gave his life to Jesus. He and his wife Amy have been happily married for 12 years, and have two wonderful children. Jovi is 10 and Nixon is 9. They love playing board games together, going on adventures, and watching nerdy movies.
