Senior Pastor - RevEREND Elliott Powell

My beautiful wife and I delight in our three children, our life together in West Texas and our service to Westminster.  I graduated from Coronado High School in 1993, Westmont College in 1997 (B.A. Communication Studies), and Fuller Seminary in 2002 (MDiv).  I was ordained as a pastor in 2007.

Before coming to Westminster, I served churches in Los Angeles, CA; Bethlehem, PA; and Ashburn, VA and have filled a variety of other ministry roles in the United States and internationally.   

Westminster has a special place in my heart.  When I was a member of its student ministry, the leadership of Westminster led me into a continuing and transformative relationship with Jesus Christ.  I count it among the great joys of my life to serve the church that helped to grow my faith. 

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Executive Director - Christie Moreno

As a native of Lubbock, I've had the opportunity to work in various leadership roles across several non-profit and state organizations throughout Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. I consider it a blessing to join the Westminster family, and I look forward to building and growing the church vision with you.

Community and service have played a significant role in my life and led to meeting my husband, Javier, through a service fraternity at Texas Tech University. Since our recent marriage, we have blended two adult sons and a daughter into a beautiful family.

 In our spare time, Javier and I love all things outdoors, listening to local live music, and spending time with friends and family.

Director of kids Ministry - Cassandra mcdonald

My family and I are blessed to call West Texas our home and I am honored to serve our young families with a passion, reaching out to WPC and our community with the Gospel. I was born and raised in Lubbock. I attended Roosevelt Elementary from elementary until graduation. Following high school, I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in education. My husband, Cecil, and I were married in September 2000. Together, we have five children. Matthew (31), Madeline (27), Noah (21), Joseph (21). and Claire (17). We have been foster parents on and off since 2005. We currently have two children in our home. Alyssa (7) and Aric (5) have been with us for about eighteen months. We also have six grandchildren who we absolutely adore.

As a child, I knew I had a calling to work with children. I often tell people that I have loved children since I was one. I fondly remember a handful of adults who loved and ministered to me when I was young. While still in elementary school, I remember vowing to my adult self that I would be to children what those important, Godly people were to me. I have known Jesus as my savior from a young age and have a passion to make that the story for as many children as possible.

I am an open, creative, and loving person. My ministry office is open and available for all at any time; for counseling, to talk, to dream, and to work together for God’s Kingdom. It is all for His glory. God has called me to the ministry, and my heart is to provide a place that is biblically grounded, safe, and welcoming to all who enter.

Director of Student Ministry - Will Capodagli

Born and Raised in Lubbock:

As a proud native of Lubbock, I have deep roots in this vibrant West Texas city. Growing up amidst the open skies and warm-hearted community of Lubbock has shaped my values and perspective in profound ways. It's an honor to call this place home.

A Faith Journey at Westminster:

My spiritual journey began at a young age, and it was within the loving embrace of Westminster Presbyterian Church that I discovered my faith. This community has been a cornerstone of my life, nurturing and guiding me as I've grown in my relationship with God.

Passions Beyond the Church:

Beyond my commitment to ministry, I also find joy in embracing life's simple pleasures. Whether I'm teeing off on the golf course and embarrassing myself, enjoying the company of my 2-year-old red lab, or simply spending quality time with friends, these moments add depth and color to my journey. Thank you for taking the time to learn a little about me and the experiences that have shaped my path. I am humbled to be a part of the Westminster Presbyterian Lubbock community, and I look forward to continuing to serve, learn, and grow together in faith.

Traditional Music Director - Boyce Wyrick

Born in St. Louis, we moved to Texas and settled in Amarillo where I was baptized into the family of God at the age of 10.  Following graduation in 1966, Texas Tech and Lubbock became home. After a military obligation, Lubbock and Coronado high schools provided a 35-year career in music education followed by 9 years at Wayland Baptist University.  In addition to teaching, over the years I have performed with symphonies in Amarillo, Roswell, Midland, Seoul & Yongsan, Lawton, San Angelo, San Antonio, Big Spring, Hobbs, and Plainview. In the Spring of 2023, I retired from the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra after 50 years. For many seasons, the Plainview Symphony offered me the podium allowing me grow both musically and personally.

Kathy and I blended our families in 1987.  Our four children have added eight grandchildren and one great-grandson to the family…please ask to see pictures and/or hear stories!

For decades, service in church music has increasingly become a passion. Having held directorships at First Christian, Westmont Christian, and Westminster Presbyterian has offered the opportunity to grow not only musically but also in the Lord. It is a great pleasure to serve at WPC where I continue to learn each & every day. Working with fellow Christian musicians is the best way that I can serve the Lord. Westminster provides the fellowship and service opportunities vital to the church and to my soul.

mODERN mUSIC dIRECTOR - jASON FELLERS

Kids choir director - Beverly fleming

Organist - Hannah lee

Executive Assistant - Cyndi Slaughter

I accepted my Lord Jesus Christ as my Savior on April 17, 1992, at a Truth concert in Mississippi. My life has never been the same, Praise God.

I was born in Del Rio, Texas at Laughlin Air Force Base. We later moved to Columbus Mississippi, and in the early 1960’s our mother moved us to Lubbock. I attended Lubbock High School (still a Westerner, go black and gold) where I met my husband Rex. We were married in 1975, divorced in 1981, found each other again in 2006, and remarried in 2009. We will celebrate our 14th anniversary in April 2023.

Both Rex and I are of Native American Heritage. I am Choctaw, Cherokee and Scottish/Irish and Rex is Cherokee and Irish. We travel to and attend as many powwows as possible. He is a Gourd dancer, and I am Southern Cloth dancer. We love celebrating our heritage, and love serving our Lord and Savior.

We have a Maine Coon cross cat named Pester Bug, and a mixed breed dog named Macey Riloh. Both are rescues and both are spoiled rotten. Rex has 4 children, 3 girls and one boy, several adopted kids and many grand and great grands. I love being a grandma.

My hobbies are sewing and beading.

Custodial support - Emily & Sergio Benavidez

maintenance technician - Michael James