Calvary UPC of Denton Texas Staff

Terry Oxner (Outreach Minister)

Terry Oxner: Outreach MinisterTerry Oxner has been with Calvary Church since 2003. Terry assists in coordinating outreach endeavors that span multi-cultural boundaries in reaching our community for Christ. His ministry was groomed in such churches as The Pentecostals of Alexandria, LA (Pastor Anthony Mangun) and Christian Life Center, Stockton, CA (Pastor Kenneth Haney). His newest endeavor includes a ministry of compassion known as “Calvary’s Promise”. Each week, a team of fellow laborers provides a hot-meal, care, and friendship to those in our community who need it most. Terry’s knowledge of the Bible and ability to convey the truths of God, offer an extraordinary opportunity for those who are searching for a new beginning.



Morris Bradley (Worship Minister)

Morris Bradley: Worship Minister Worship is at the forefront of every service at Calvary Church and Morris has an unquestionable anointing on his life, when it comes to exhorting others in praise. Morris along with his wife Brenda, and their three children, Jessica, Morris Jr., and Alex, came to Calvary in 2004. The Bradleys are dedicated, as a family unit, to encouraging both members and guest to reach beyond the realm of circumstance into the realm of faith through worship. Morris is employed with Verizon Corporation and his wife Brenda is a representative for Student Health Services at Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas.



Racheal Haynes (Music Minister)

Racheal Haynes: Music MinisterRacheal Haynes has been working with Calvary’s Music Department for over a decade. Her extraordinary musical talents range from teaching piano theory to children, to leading and directing the Calvary Praise Team and Sanctuary Choir in creating a climate of excellence where God is exalted. Racheal has been honored to receive her musical education along side national recording artist, Hector Soto (Grace Church, Humble, Texas) and international music evangelists, Pastors Tim and Sally Ayers (Covenant Church, Carrollton, Texas). Along with her desire to create a dynamic worship atmosphere, Racheal believes that everyone has potential and should be given the opportunity to minister through worship and praise!



Stephanie Johnson and Aaron Davenport (College/Career Coordinators)

Stephanie Johnson and Aaron Davenport: College/Career CoordinatorsStephanie came to Calvary as a student of the University of North Texas studying Political Science. She is currently working on her Law Degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Aaron is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Behavior with a Minor in Human Resources at the University of North Texas. Since becoming our Campus Ministry Coordinators, Stephanie and Aaron have been instrumental in developing a charter for permanent campus ministry at UNT. During the academic year, meetings are held on campus for students on a regular basis. A team of dedicated young professionals, from Calvary Church, attend annual orientations making this ministry and Calvary’s other student services available to all new in-coming college freshman.

John and Crystal Harris (Youth Ministers)

John and Crystal Harris: Youth MinistersJohn and Crystal Harris have many years of experience with youth specialties which allow them to passionately compel other young people to live for God in this most important hour. John graduated from Christian Brother’s University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Accounting. He is currently employed by Deloitte as a Senior Manager in Dallas, Texas. Crystal received a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Baptist Memorial College and serves as a Registered Nurse at Frisco Medical Center. Together, John and Crystal bring a form of practical application that is necessary to minister to young people in today’s society. John has been instrumental in teaching special classes such as budget and personal finance to our youth on a regular basis.


JD and Racheal Haynes (Youth Ministers)

JD and Racheal Haynes: Youth MinistersDriven by a vision to see the lives of young people impacted by Christ, JD and Racheal Haynes offer an innovative teaching style to reach today’s youth. JD graduated from Texas A & M University (College Station) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Bio-Medical Science. He is currently attending Parker College of Chiropractic and will graduate with his D.C. in 2008. Racheal is a graduate of the University of North Texas, having received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies with a Minor in Business Management. She is currently employed as the Executive Assistant to the Town Manager for the Town of Flower Mound, Texas. Together, JD and Racheal bring a direct and contemporary form of teaching that both intrigues and in-passions the youth of our community.


Kelli Sellers (Youth Minister)

Kelli Sellers brings a wide variety of talent and experience to the youth staff of Calvary. Kelli is an Administrative Assistant to the Director of Operations for the City of Denton – Denton Transit Management, Inc. She has two of the most beautiful daughters in the world…Gracie and Kelcie. Her specialties include ministry to young people through video-technology, visual graphics, and other various types of multi-media presentation. Kelli's ministry both inspires and instructs young people through modern-methods that "today’s young person" both appreciates and understands. Kelli is a creative and knowledgeable individual with a burden and heart for young adults.



Debbie Hudson, Giselle Van Zandt and Angela Blacker (Kidz Praiz Team)

Debbie Hudson and Giselle Van Zandt (Kidz Praiz Team) The team is composed of three leaders, Debbie Hudson, Giselle Van Zandt, and Angela Blacker (not pictured). Debbie Hudson is the Pastor's wife of Calvary Church and possess a great vision for the future of our children. Balancing her time as pastor's wife, and mother of two, her children Racheal and Patrick, have given a special insight on the importance of children's ministry in the lives of busy families. Giselle, along with her husband, Nicky, and their two children, Trey and Melissa, live in Denton, Texas. Drama and character portrayal are areas of ministry that Giselle is particularly gifted in. Angela Blacker brings a wonderful, fun loving quality to Kidz Praiz that has become a "Big Hit" with children of all ages. Years of experience in children's ministry have given Angela an edge on what kids love and need from leadership. Angela is the mother of two boys, Brennon and Keefer, and reside in Sanger, Texas.

Kim Fox (Church Secretary)

Kim Fox  (Church Secretary) Kim has been the church secretary for Calvary for over a decade. Amid balancing her responsibilities as a wife, mother, and church secretary, Kim works diligently to serve every department of Calvary Church with excellence. The Fox family is headed by Russell, who is employed by Associated Truss and Lumber as a Construction Site Manager. Kim is employed by Sally Beauty Corporation as an Inventory Accounting Assistant. They have two active teens, Casey and Josh. Kim is ardently involved in the "Ladies Prayer Ministry" of Calvary Church as well.