Debra joined the staff in 2000 in her current position. She and her husband, Steve, have two grown sons. Debra likes to cook and try new recipes in the kitchen.
Before coming to Abilene in 1999, C.V. served in similar ministry positions in Bryan, Lubbock, Shallowater, Slaton, and O’Donnell. C.V. is a graduate of Texas Tech University. He and his wife, Shelly, have two children, Bryan who lives and works in the Dallas area and his wife Marlow and their two children, and Lauren and her husband Reed Stafford and their two children, Jack and Brynn.
Hunter Brown grew up in the metropolis of Clyde, Texas and is the son of Carl and Carla Brown. He is married to Kelsey (Higbee) Brown, and they celebrated 3 years of marriage in June 2023. Fun fact: Hunter and Kelsey celebrated their wedding at FBC Abilene. Hunter attended Hardin-Simmons for his undergrad in ministry and went on to graduate studies at Logsdon Seminary where he and Kelsey met one another. Hunter is currently working on his Doctor of Ministry through Truett Seminary. He has served in church ministry for just over ten years, working at churches in Clyde and Abilene before spending the last 3 years in Muleshoe, Tx. In his spare time, Hunter loves to watch movies, play video games, and read. He and Kelsey also love spending time with their two dogs: Burr (Border Collie) and Sam (Corgi). Hunter and Kelsey have one child, Luke Avery Brown, born the end of December 2023.