Elders & Deacons

Blake serves in City Kids and leads a Focus Group. He works in energy private equity. Blake enjoys golf, fishing, coaching kids, and traveling with his family. Blake appreciates the quality of people in Houston and the city’s Tex-Mex. He is married to Jenny, and they have four children: William, Georgia, Mary Sterling, and Audrey.

Chigo serves on our Usher Team and co-leads the Rice | Med Center City Group, as well as attends a Focus Group. He is an engineer and enjoys traveling, reading, and exercising. He loves that Houston is so business friendly. Chigo is married to Pamela, and they have two children: Abigail and Andrew.

David is a chief investment officer and enjoys skiing, mountains, and history. He loves that Houston is such an international city. David is married to Rebecca, and they have three daughters: Sara Kate, Elisabeth, and Caroline.

Ruth serves in City Kids and has coached the City Church staff. She is a leadership coach at the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University and loves the diversity of people, cultures, and food in Houston. Ruth is married to Tyler, and they have three children: Reagan, Avery Anne, and Reece.

Valerie is a founding member and the Executive Director of City Church. She enjoys reading, running, and Houston’s restaurants. Valerie is married to Matt, and they have three children: Mary Shannon, Rachel, and Will.

Debra serves on our Prayer Team and leads a Focus Group. She is a global compliance manager and likes to travel and explore other cultures and history. Debra enjoys spending time with friends and family. She loves Houston’s “winter weather” and that the people of the world are her neighbors.

Bonnie serves on our Usher Team. She teachers fifth grade math and enjoys reading, sewing, crocheting, and walking. She has a master’s degree from Gordon Conwell seminary and loves the diversity of Houstonians. Bonnie is married to Mike, and they have four adult children and two grandchildren.

Roger is a founding member of City Church. He serves on our Usher Team and is part of the Montrose City Group. He also occasionally hosts City Youth Bible study in his home. He is an architect, and he enjoys Houston’s cultural experiences and traveling. Roger is married to Pam, and they have two children: Caitlin and Nathan.

Erica volunteers in City Kids and hosts/leads the Heights City Group. She is a librarian and English teacher and enjoys reading, cooking, and Crossfit. She loves exploring the great restaurants of Houston. Erica is married to Mark, and they have two children: Emarie and Gavin.

Bryant serves in City Kids and leads a Focus Group. He is a tax attorney and enjoys coaching his kids, running, golf, watching baseball, and road-tripping with his family. He is a native Houstonian who is quite proud of the eclectic mix of people, culture, and culinary traditions that give this city its identity. Bryant is married to Sarah, and they have four children: Bennet, Beth, Phillip, and Steven.

Beth serves on the Communion Prep Team. She co-leads the Montrose West City Group and leads a Focus Group. Beth serves on the Bible Study Fellowship Area Team, shepherding eleven women’s BSF classes in the greater Houston area. Beth enjoys cooking and baking. Beth is married to Stephen, and they have three adult children and one grandchild.