Meet Our Pastors & Elders
church leadership
jesus christ is
the head of our church
church leadership
jesus christ is
the head of our church
Meet Our Pastors & Elders
darrell koop
lead pastor & elder
Howdy! It’s an honor
to be the pastor of this great church. Niki and I moved to Williamson County in
2000 to start this church in our living room. We have 3 kids, Kaleb, Noel and
Danielle. I’m an Aggie, class of 1990 and later went to seminary at Southwestern
Baptist Theological Seminary for a masters of Divinity with Biblical languages.
I love turtles and landscaping. Niki is a physical therapist. I hope to meet
you in person on Sunday!
lewis alexander, Phd
jarrell campus pastor & elder
Howdy,
I’m Lewis Alexander, one of the pastors at Upwards Church! I
grew up on a small Central Texas farm with chickens, pigs, goats, cows,
rabbits, horses, raccoons, dogs and cats. I never imagined that I would
be living part time in Central America on the beach, commuting monthly
to work and church. For work, I get paid to teach people how to love
each other! As a volunteer, I get to teach people how to love the Lord,
His Word, His people and His Mission. Please join me on Sunday mornings
at one of our 2 locations.
BRIAN SHANKLIN
ROTATING PASTOR & ELDER
I
am a pastor and I travel and speak at both campuses. My father
was a pastor and I was definitely the prodigal son. I promised to never
be a pastor, and tried doing life my way, but God had different plans. I
have a passion for God, God’s Word, learning, and teaching His Word and
His Truth with others. God has truly blessed me with an amazing wife,
Jennifer, and 4 great, yet a little crazy, kids. I am a full-time HVAC
contractor and the greatest ministry is the day to day
life we share with others. We would love for you to join us at Upwards
Church where Jesus is King and Lord of Lords, God’s Word and Truth is
spoken and shared, and the people are real, not fake! Hope to see you
soon!!
GERRY CLAGGETT
ELDER
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