Richard, Joyce, and their five children moved to Yoakum in May of 1994.He previously served as pastor in Mineral, Texas and Royal Palm Beach, Florida.His family served briefly as missionaries in Lugansk, Ukraine in the winter of 1993. Richard came to Yoakum with a very simple mission—help God’s people hear His voice and do what He says.
Eric, Jennifer and their three boys moved to Yoakum in December of 2006 and since has had added yet another boy to the Nelson fold. Eric has been working with students for over thirteen years and loves what he does. God has blessed him with privilege of ministering side by side with his wonderful Bride who loves Jesus and working with students.