ELDER
Kevin Brown
 
Kevin is a native-born Texan who attended Dallas Baptist University where he studied Kinesiology and was a student athletic trainer. After DBU, Kevin attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he met his wife, Leslie. They have 3 children, who keep them busy. Kevin is passionate about sharing Jesus with others, encouraging the church to live with purpose and seeing marriages strengthened with God’s Word. One of Kevin’s favorite verses is Philippians 4:8. With all the worries & distractions in our world, God tells us in Phil. 4:8 where to place our focus.

WORSHIP PASTOR/ELDER
Matt Oberhelman
 
Matt has been serving in music ministry for over 15 years after fully surrounding his life to God’s calling while playing baseball. Matt finished his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M University before completing his MDiv from Truett Seminary/Baylor Church Music. Matt met his bride, Margaret in 2015 and were married in 2017. They have one precious child, Cecilia, who keeps them busy. Matt is passionate about glorifying God and the edification of God’s people through corporate worship, as well as being a military chaplain in the Texas State Guard. Matt’s favorite verses that drive his ministry focuses are Philippians 2:3-11 and Colossians 3:16-17.

Matt enjoys baseball (go Cubs go!), Captain America comics, good food, working out, fishing, and most importantly - playing with Cecilia.

ELDER
Nathan Parr
 
Nathan and Andi Parr have been together since their senior year in high school. They have been married for 28 years and have three children: Caleb, Alexa, and Rylan. Working with Smart Church Solutions, Nathan serves churches, private schools, and organizations nationwide in understanding and planning for facility stewardship and helping them use software to gain efficiency. Nathan and Andi have been a part of Renewal Church since it was planted. Being called as an Elder to serve at Renewal Church is a result of God and God alone. Over the years, Nathan has traveled down some dark valleys and taken paths toward self-destruction. God chose to redeem him and refine Nathan to do the work He has called him to for the time He has determined. There have been times that Nathan has failed the Lord and his family, but God. God’s grace is bigger than everything. Isaiah 44:22

TEACHING PASTOR/ELDER
Colton White
 
Colton was raised in Cuero, TX (home of the Fighting Gobblers). He met his wife Katy while he attended the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (Katy was at Texas A&M University). Colton graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Christian Studies in 2011 and with a master’s degree in Theological Studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 2018. Colton and Katy were married in 2012. Colton previously served as a Youth and Missions Pastor, a College Pastor, and has traveled the country as a Missions Mobilizer for “GoCorps." He has been on staff with Renewal since its launch in 2018. He loves the Houston Astros, Disc Golf, and a decent plate of fried rice. His favorite Scripture is Acts 20:24.