Dave was Pastor for 8 years, Doctor
of Biblical Counseling, Trinity Seminary. Norma holds a BA in
English, Angelo State University.
The
Gentry's founded Westwood Ministries in 1989. Dave is Executive
Director and Counselor. Norma is Director of Hospitality & Office
Manager.
Sandy Smith
Sandy currently on the Westwood Board
of Directors and is pursuing a Biblical Counseling degree. She is also
responsible for The Potter's Institute.
On staff since June 2000.
Jack is Principal architect--Johnson Seefeldt
Architects and past Westwood Ministries board president. Jo Ann is a
Registered Nurse.
Jack is Business Manager, and manager
of Westwood Ministries' technical systems. Jo Ann
provides office support and shares responsibility for the care of
Westwood's animals. On staff since June
2001
Mark & Jenny
Johnson
Mark & Jenny met at Howard Payne
University. They were married October 15, 2005.
Jenny holds a B.S. in Psychology and
Interdisciplinary Counseling from Howard Payne University. Before
joining Westwood she worked as caseworker at a Baptist Children's Home
in South Texas. She is responsible for Soul Pursuit, Westwood's
ministry to children/teens of Christian Leaders. On staff since
October 2002.
Mark is community pastor at Soul Café, a
local church in Kerrville. Additionally, he assists Jenny with Soul
Pursuit and helps with COA retreats.
Prior to joining Westwood, Bonnie & Trevor
were missionaries for 18 years in Belize and served as directors of "Youth
With A Mission". Trevor and Bonnie serve as associate
ministers. Trevor works in the area of counseling and oversees physical
operations.
Bonnie serves in the
areas of counseling and hospitality. On staff since January 2005
Micah Abshier
Micah has a BBS in
Communications from Hardin-Simmons University. He is a preacher’s kid
with sales experience and has served on Westwood Ministry's advisory
board. Micah is coordinating the fundraising and development for Westwood
Ministries. On staff since July 2006
Sharon taught in public schools for 30 years and has her Masters in Art Education. She
has been involved with Westwood Ministries since the beginning, 1989, with
a more active role during the time Westwood was located in Mertzon, TX.
She now serves as ministry associate, receptionist and office assistant.
On staff since June of 2005.
Jim & Kathy Morris
Jim and Kathy Morris
have 5 children:
Kelli Wells - college, Marci Wells - college
Penny Wells - High school, Jimmy Morris - business, & Lauren Morris - High
School
As members of First Baptist Church Kerrville, Jim & Kathy have been
associated with Westwood Ministries in one way or another since Westwood
moved to Kerrville. They have managed a family business, True Master, Inc.
(storage), since 1984 here in Kerrville. Jim has been an Advisory
Board member, a Board of Director member, Interim Director and now is
serving as Administrator of Westwood.
On staff since September 2005