Our Shepherds

I was born in 1967 and raised in Idaho Falls, ID, where my family attended the local Church of Christ. After graduating with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Idaho, I was commissioned as an officer in the US Navy and served 7 years on active duty. I left active duty and moved to Northern Virginia to work for a defense contractor and subsequently joined the Naval Reserves. In 1999, I met my wonderful wife, Linda, while we were both working in Japan and we were married in 2000. In 2011, I began working as an operations research analyst for the federal government. Linda and I have three children: Megan, Scott and Kyle. Over the years, we have been blessed to be members of the Manassas congregation since 2002. In 2014, I was appointed to serve as an Elder for the Manassas Church of Christ. It is a true blessing to be part of the Lord’s church in Manassas and to work with our shepherds and members in serving God.

I was born in Palmyra, Virginia in September 1947. I spent my childhood on our family farm where I learned about God’s creation and grew in my love for God and His creation. I obeyed the Gospel in 1961. In 1968, I joined the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. Following my military service, I went to work for the local telephone company where I worked for 33 years until retirement. In 1974, I married Brenda and God blessed us with two sons, Samuel and Nathaniel. Both sons and their families are faithful Christians. We have four wonderful grandchildren. I have served as a deacon and, for many years, as an elder at Manassas. My goal as an elder is to help everyone grow spiritually, to lead souls to Christ, and to glorify our Father in Heaven.

I was born in AL and was raised mostly in the south. I was baptized into Christ in 1974. In 1979, I graduated from the University of Alabama with a B.S. in Civil Engineering and began working for the federal government. My career brought me to Northern Virginia in 1985. In 1982, I married Deb, and we have been blessed with four children and eleven grandchildren. We have been members of the Manassas Church of Christ since 1985. Over the years, I have served as a Bible class teacher, deacon, and since 2002, as an elder. It is an honor and a privilege to serve the Lord and His flock here in Manassas.

I was born in Waycross, Georgia in 1951. I was baptized into Christ in 1964. After graduating from Valdosta State College with a B.S. in Mathematics, I joined the U.S. Air Force, where I served for 20 years as a weather officer and computer scientist. In 1974, I married my lovely wife, Janet. We have two daughters, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Following retirement from the Air Force in 1993, I worked in private industry as a software engineer until full retirement. Janet and I placed membership with the Manassas Church of Christ in 1989. I have served as a deacon and as an elder since 2002. Serving God’s people is the great work of our lives.

Ray Hawkins serves as one of the shepherds of the flock at Manassas Church of Christ. He and his family have been active members of the Manassas congregation for many years, dedicated to biblical teaching and spiritual leadership.

Jon Huddleston serves as one of our shepherds at Manassas Church of Christ, devoted to shepherding the flock, encouraging discipleship, and overseeing the spiritual growth of our church family.

Mel Hurley serves as an elder at Manassas Church of Christ. Together with the eldership, he is committed to the spiritual care, prayer, and direction of the church body according to the Word of God.