Curtis is married to Barbra and they have three great kids and one son-in-law, Michael, Ivan, Michelle and her husband Paul. They have one grandchild, Ethan Michael.  They’ve been married since 1975 and Curtis has been in ministry for 33 years. Curtis has a bachelor’s degree from Trevecca Nazarene University, a master’s degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary and an earned doctorate from Drew University. Atlanta, Georgia is home for Curtis, while Barbra grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida. Curtis and Barbra spent time in Georgia, South Carolina and Ohio in ministry before moving to Lubbock.

Favorite Food: Country Fried Steak with mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans

Favorite Quote: “I don’t have to survive.” The Apostle Paul

Favorite Band: Philips, Craig and Dean

curtissellers@fcnhome.com

Jim and Annette were married in June of 1985.  They met at Mount Vernon Nazarene University where Jim received his B.A. in Music Performance.  They have three children:  Their daughter Dana and son in-law Paz Elad are both working students, Brandon plays guitar and leads worship, and Stephen is training to be a studio drummer. Brandon and Stephen both attend Trevecca Nazarene University. 

 

While attending Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, Jim accepted God’s call into ministry.  Across the last 20 years the Pucketts have served in churches in California, Tennessee and Ohio before joining the FCN staff.

 

Favorite Food:  Watermelon

 

Favorite Quote: “Nothing matters more than knowing God’s purposes for your life, and nothing can compensate for not knowing them.” – Rick Warren

 

Favorite Band:  Lincoln Brewster, Duke Ellington

 

jim@fcnhome.com

 

Two Nazarene preacher's kids met at Olivet Nazarene University and were married in December 1987.  Anthony and Jody have five children:  Kelsea (18), Jilian (17), Kodiak (14), Caleb (12) and Abraham (1).  Anthony is from southern Indiana.  Jody was born in Virginia and grew up in Florida, Louisiana and Illinois.  They served our nation in the Army for 20 years before moving to Lubbock in 2007.  They have lived in San Angelo and San Antonio as well as Massachusetts, North Carolina, Alaska, Georgia, Arizona and Kansas.  Anthony has also served in Korea, Bosnia and Kuwait. 
 
Favorite Foods: Honey Mustard Chicken and Rice and Raspberry Pie or Blackberry Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
 
Favorite Quote: “Anything that is not eternal is eternally useless.” C.S Lewis
 
Favorite Bands: Gaither Vocal Band and Casting Crowns
 
pastortony@fcnhome.com  

 

Gary was born and raised in Shreveport, La.  After graduating from high school in Louisiana Gary attended Southern Nazarene University were he completed his bachelors degree and met his lovely wife Cori.  Cori, a native of Enid, OK, and Gary were married in 1997.  After getting married they moved to Nashville, TN, where Gary served as youth pastor at Brentwood Church of the Nazarene.  In July 2004 their little girl Katie was born.  In February of 2005, Gary and Cori moved to Lubbock and joined the ministry of FCN.

Favorite Food:  Anything Fried.  You fry it, I’ll eat it!

Favorite Quote: God gave us two ends. One to sit on and one to think with. Success depends on which one you use; heads you win -- tails, you lose. - Anonymous

Favorite Band: Toby Mac or Third Day

gary@fcnhome.com

 Derek and Kristy have been married since December of 2000 and love spending time with their two kids, Emily and Hayden. Derek graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in digital animation. Hendersonville, Tennessee (just outside of Nashville) is home for Derek; and Kristy grew up in Lakeland, Florida. They have had the opportunity to minister in Ohio and Georgia before moving west to Lubbock.  Favorite Food: Everything my wife makes, especially dessert

Favorite Quote: “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me was not without effect.” 1 Corinthians 15:10a, NIV, Paul

Favorite Band: Switchfoot

derek@fcnhome.com