Randy Davis
Brother Randy has been pastor of the church since April of 1992.
He was born and raised in Amarillo and graduated from Caprock High
School in 1974. Yes, he really is that old! He is also a graduate
of Wayland Baptist University and Southwestern Seminary. Pastor Randy
served eight years as a trustee for LifeWay Christian Resources
of the Southern Baptist Convention, and also eight years as an executive
board member of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention. Pastor Randy and
his wife Sharla have two children; Jennifer Merriss and Aaron Davis. Jennifer and
her husband John live in Amarillo and have a little boy named Jonathan, who
was born in April of 2006. Aaron and his wife Allison live in Plano, Texas.
Aaron is serving as a youth minister while attending seminary. Pastor Randy
and Sharla enjoy serving at Lifeway Fellowship, and they would love to meet
you and get to know you. Ask them to show you pictures of Jonathan!
Sharla Davis
Our pastor's wife Sharla Davis became our part-time children's director in June of 2007.
Sharla worked as a teacher's aide in elementary schools for 18 years before coming on staff
at Lifeway. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1978. Sharla helps coordinate the
various children's ministries of Lifeway Fellowship such as Sunday School, Children's Church,
the nursery, and other special children's events such as Vacation Bible School and Fall Festival.
Joshua Roberts
Joshua became worship minister of Lifeway in April of 2003. He was born and raised
in the small town of Dimmitt, Texas, graduating from Dimmitt High School as
saludatorian of his class in 1997. After attending Eastern New Mexico University
for a year, he moved to Amarillo and began studying photography at Amarillo College.
Soon, though, God's call for his life led him to surrender to the ministry and serve
in the church. Shortly after joining the Lifeway staff, Josh began taking over the
creative projects, including the newsletter, logo design and this website. In January
of 2007 his title was officially changed to Minister of Worship and Creative Arts. Josh
also works part-time as chief graphic designer at Zip Print Digital Imaging and Printing.
He is married to Jill Roberts, and they have two daughters, Josephine, born in February of 2005,
and Jainy, born in May of 2007. Jill grew up in Amarillo and is a graduate of Tascosa High School.
She spends her days as a full-time mom. Both Josh and Jill have a passion for music and look
forward to serving at Lifeway Fellowship for many years to come.
Matt Carter
Matt Carter has been the Minister to Youth and College Students at Lifeway Fellowship
since July of 2007. He surrendered to the Ministry in 2004 and has been involved in
student ministry since 2002. Matt was born in Amarillo but lived in Denver, Colorado for
six years during his elementary and middle school years. He is a 1998 graduate of River
Road High School. He has attended Wayland Baptist University and Amarillo College. Before
accepting the call to come to Lifeway Fellowship, Matt worked at Pantex for six years
were he was a Fire Service Technician. Matt is married to Cammye who is a 1998 Graduate
of Amarillo High School. Cammye is a Registered Nurse at NWTH in the NICU. Matt and
Cammye have three children Aubrie, Garret, Berklie. Matt and Cammye are obedient to
what God has called them to do and they have a passion to see students come to know
Christ personally and to see them grow in their relationship with God.
Teresa Watson
Teresa served the church as our part-time secretary from 1987 until 2001,
when she became our full-time office manager. In addition to running the office each day,
Teresa maintains the church records, orders supplies and materials, pays the bills, and
does all of the bookkeeping! Teresa was recognized by the church in July of 2007 for
over 20 years of faithful service. She and her husband Jim have five sons, one daughter
and thirteen grandkids.