International Director
Robert and Patty Moore – rmoore@mttm.org
International Directors
Freedom Outreach Ministry to the Military
Dr. Robert Moore and his wife Patty have a long history with military ministry serving variously as Pastor/Center Director, Director of Field Ministries, European Representative and International Director. They have been involved in many aspects of this ministry since early 1977. Robert has been a frequent conference speaker for military and civilian settings in the USA, Europe and the Far East. He has been a long-time advocate for the ministry of the military chaplain as well as the need for civilian and lay-led ministries to compliment the programs offered by the military and Department of Defense. The passion of their lives is to connect military, veterans and their families with missional Christian communities. They believe deeply a life connected to Christ must likewise connect with other believers for worship, support, accountability and mission. A connected life is a resilient and fruitful life. A connected life will not only survive any environment, they will overcome and thrive. Developing, connecting and supporting these faith-families in military communities is at the heart of the mission, vision and values of Freedom Outreach Ministry to the Military.
In addition to working with MTTM, Robert served as an associate and lead Pastor, as a church planter, a state evangelist, and as an administrative bishop in the USA. Robert and Patty have both been deeply involved in education, training, pastoral care and leadership development. Robert and Patty have published numerous articles on family life and ministry in a military or institutional setting. Dr. Moore served on the board of directors for the European Bible Seminary (1980-85) and was a part time instructor and visiting lecturer from 1980-94.
Patty and Rob met while they were in college and are both graduates of Lee University having been awarded baccalaureate degrees in education & Christian education respectively. Robert completed a Masters in Organizational Leadership at Azusa Pacific University and earned a doctorate in Strategic Leadership at Regent University. Robert and Patty have three sons, Jeremy, Jonathan and Robbie as well as daughters-in-law, Charity and Erika, and two grandsons, Alex and Ben.
Deputational Representative
Carlton and Lettie Cannon – cancarl03@comcast.net
Dr. Carlton L. Cannon and Lettie are natives of Delaware. In 1967, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps attaining the rank of Gunnery Sergeant(E7); selected Warrant Officer(1981) attaining the rank of CWO4 and November 1991, Captain Cannon, distinguished combat wounded Vietnam veteran, retired.
Decorations and medals include: Purple Heart w/2 stars, Combat Action Ribbon, Presidential Unit Citation w/1star, National Defense Service Medal w/1star, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/bronze star, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/palm, Republic of Vietnam Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal w/3 stars, Vietnam Service Medal, Letter of Appreciation(7), Certificate of Commendation, Meritorious Mast(2), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon w/8 stars, Army Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Citation w/1star and a Meritorious Unit Citation.
While active duty, captain Cannon served as Director Okinawa Christian Servicemen’s Center (1979-1982 and 1990-1991); selected United States Marine Corps “Family of the Year” (1986) and Church of God “Family of the Year” (1987).
Prior to Bishop Cannon’s appointment to MTTM, he served as: Administrative Bishop New Jersey(2016-18), chairman Delmarva-DC Regional Ministerial Examining Board(2008-16), District Overseer Southern Delaware(2010-16), Delmarva-DC Regional Council(2010-14), Delmarva-DC Ministerial Development Board(2008-16), Church of God USA Mission Board(2012-16), Church of God Black Ministries USA & Canada Board(2010-12), Church of God International Evangelism and Home Missions Board(2006-10) and continues to serve as an Institutional/Specialized Ministry Chaplain.
Carlton is a graduate of Wilmington University with a BS Degree in Human Resource Management; MS Degree in Transportation Business Logistics and a honorary Doctor of Divinity from ST Thomas Christian University.
Married to Lettie since 1971, they have three adult children: Carlton Jr., Timothy and Carletta; daughter-in-law: Nancey and four grand children: Carlton III, Shekinah, Caleb and Naomi.
MTTM Advisory Board
Board Chairman
Michael J. Smith – Pastormike13@aol.com
4114 Stonelakes Drive
Louisville, KY 40299 – 5070
(502) 267-6393
Bishop Michael J. Smith has served the Church of God as lead pastor with two church plants in Kentucky and two church turnaround efforts; one in Nebraska and one in Illinois. His service as Center Director for MTTM includes Misawa, Japan (1979-82) and Stuttgart, Germany (1984-88). They retired as Senior Pastors at Louisville’s East Side Praise. after 27 years of service there in April 2017. He continues to serve as Executive Pastor there. Michael is married to Sherry and they have three children: Melissa (resides in Newport Beach, CA.), Chris (resides in Louisville, KY. with wife, Leah), and Stephanie (resides in Louisville, KY. with husband, Sean). In addition, Michael and Sherry have five grandchildren: Benjamin, Lily, Matthew, Brenden and Shea.
Michael holds a B.A. in Pastoral Ministries with additional studies on the masters level.
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Missionary – Church of God World Missions
Don Chavis – pastor don31@hotmail.com
PO Box 5575
West Columbia, SC 29171
606-273-2464
Don R. Chavis from West Columbia, SC served as a former youth pastor and has also pastored in Palatka, FL, Oak Park, IL and Lynch, KY. He also served the Church of God Int. Youth & Christian Education Dept. as a Director for the North Central Region (Montana, North & South Dakota) and Great Lakes Region ( Chicago Metro, IL, Wisconsin, and Upper Peninsula MI). He previously served as President on the Florida Youth Leaders Assoc., Florida State COG Youth & Christian Education Board and Kentucky Church Planting and World Missions Board. Additionally, he served as Chairman of the Palatka, FL Christian Servicemen’s Center Board and the President of Harlan, KY Tri-Cities Ministerial Alliance.
Don received a Bachelor of Science in Christian Education & Psychology from Lee University. He has participated in graduate work at Pentecostal Theological Seminary and Crown College.
Don is currently serving as a career missionary with Church of God World Missions. He is the Director of Europe’s Child Missions, a 501c3 ministry to assist poor children across Europe through camp ministry, humanitarian aid, feeding programs and educational assistance.
Lead Pastor – Agape Worship Center
Vincent D. Collins – pastorvcollins@aol.com
5 Duffie Court
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 467-7829
Vincent Collins served 22 years in the United States Army retiring as a First Sergeant in May of 2002. His tenure of service has included tours in Germany, Korea, Maryland, and South Carolina where he currently serves as the founding Pastor of the Agape Worship Center in Columbia. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management from Voorhees College and a Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Leadership from Columbia International University, Columbia, South Carolina. He also holds a Doctorate of Divinity with Erskine Theological Seminary. Bishop Collins and his wife Christle have a daughter, Christy.
Lead Pastor – Live Oak Church of God
Aaron Cowart – acowart@liveoakchurch.org
296 Live Oak Church Road
Hinesville, GA 31313
912-876-8769
Pastor Aaron Cowart and his wife Christi have served as lead pastors of the Live Oak Church of God in Hinesville, GA since 2005. For the last 24 years they have served full time at Live Oak, ministering to the the U.S. Army’s largest military installation east of the Mississippi River, Ft. Stewart Army Base. With a vision to reach the 20,000 troops, DOD personnel and many retired veterans in this community, Live Oak Church is a very multi-cultural ministry with representation from 24 different countries. Aaron and Christi have two children, Luke and Sydney, who both attend Lee University.
Lead Pastor – Southside Church of God
Brady Hacker – pastorbvhacker@yahoo.com
406 Boswell
San Antonio, TX 78253
210-922-1980
Pastor Brady Hacker and his wife Vanessa have been lead pastors at Southside Church of God for several years. Their church endeavors to reach military, DOD personnel, and veterans in the greater San Antonio area with it thousands of military stationed and living there. He and Vanessa have two sons, Tyler and Aaron.
Lead Pastor, Legacy Church
Pastor John Gardner – preachgardner@gmail.com 5856 Highway 258 W Iowa Park, TX 76367 (940) 781-2901
Located in Wichita Falls, TX, John Gardner is the Lead Pastor of this growing church that serves the Sheppard AFB milcom and surrounding community. The church has outreach and relevant ministry to many that includes a ‘Celebrate Recovery’ ministry as well.
Lead Pastor, New Hope Church of God
Dr. Aaron R. Jones – pastorjones@newhopewaldorf.org
4200 Old Washington Rd
Waldorf, MD 20602
(301) 843-3887
Dr. Aaron R. Jones is a native Washingtonian. Upon completion of his formal education in Prince Georges County Maryland, Dr. Jones enlisted in the U.S. Armed Services where he retired from 20 years of service. He earned the rank of Captain and served as a Chaplain to the 2-110th Field Artillery in Pikesville, Maryland. He has supported the war on terrorism by serving his country in Operation Iraqui Freedom III and Operation Noble Eagle.
Presently, Dr Jones is Senior Pastor of New Hope Church of God in Waldorf, Maryland. He is also the District Overseer for the DELMARVA-DC District. He is an ordained Bishop in the Church of God Denomination. Dr. Jones serves on the Church of God Ministerial Internship Program Board, DELMARVA-DC Chaplains Board and DELMARVA-DC Regional Council. He is a former member of the Executive Vice President of the National Bible College and Seminary in Fort Washington, Maryland.
Dr. Jones answered the call to ministry in 1996. He earned a Doctorate degree in Christian Counseling from American Christian College and Seminary in 2004. Dr. Jones is also a certified Pastoral Counselor with the International Association of Christian Counseling Professionals and the founder of God’s Comfort Ministries. He is an author of four books entitled: “How The Holy Trinity Communicates to Mankind”, “Eight Effective Keys to Personal Evangelism”, “Equipping the Church for the Harvest”, and “The Pastor’s Intercessor”.
Dr. Jones married Rev. Sharon Jones in 1997.
Lead Pastor, South Cleveland Church of God
Edwin Lipsey – elipsey01@aol.com
1846 Volunteer Dr. SW | Cleveland, TN 37311 | 423-476-6382
Pastor Edwin Lipsey grew up in Waxahachie, TX. He and his wife Dawn make a dynamic duo as they lead South Cleveland COG. He is an avid sportsman having run many marathons and competed in ‘Ironman’ competitions. Under their capable leadership the church where they have pastored for several years has seen phenomenal growth and missions giving. He founded the 180 Recovery Center as well. He and Dawn have two sons, Easton and Ethan and one daughter, Payton.
Life Church Huntsville
Victor Massey – office@lifechurchhuntsville.com
2300 Memorial Pkwy SW | Huntsville AL 35801 | (256) 852-5580
Pastor Victor Massey grew up in Alabaster, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham. He attended Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, earning a degree in Biblical Studies and Pastoral Ministry. While at Lee, he met his wife Jamie, and they married in June 1983. Together they have two sons and daughters-in-law, Micah and his wife Shannon, Caleb and his wife Nubya, and four grandchildren. Victor served as Lead Pastor of Life Church International from 1999 until November of 2016, Lead Pastor 2016 – 2021, at Sumiton, Alabama, and Lead Pastor at Cooper City Church of God September 2021 to September 2024. He thrives most when leading people into a living, growing, and fruitful relationship with Jesus Christ.
Church of God Chaplain, US Army
Patricia Nichols -jimmyandpatricia@yahoo.com
113 Belle Grove Circle | Columbia, SC 29229-8907 | (423) 790-8507
Chaplain (LTC) Patricia Nichols, is originally from Mountain City, TN. The daughter of a Pastoral family, she is no stranger to full time ministry. Serving proudly in the U.S. Army, her duties have called her to serve in many areas. Currently stationed in Columbia, SC, Chaplain Nichols ministers to military members at Ft. Jackson.
Chaplain Nichols is married to Chaplain (COL) Ret. Jimmy D. Nichols since 1987. They have 4 sons, Wesley, Nathan, John and Jeffrey.
Lead Pastor – Valdosta North Church of God
Johnnie L. Quarterman – jlquarte@mchsi.com
3492 Mt. Zion Church Road
Valdosta, GA 31605
(229) 333-0836
Pastor Johnnie L. Quarterman is retired military having spent over 21 years in the United States Air Force. Upon his retirement in 1989, he entered full time ministry as Pastor of the North Valdosta Church of God in South Georgia in 1990 and continues to pastor there.
Bishop Quarterman holds an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration from Georgia Military College and his Bachelor degree in Business Management from Valdosta State University.
Pastor Quarterman is married to Ida M. Quarterman and have four daughters.
Bishop Quarterman served God and country wherever he was stationed. While in England, he was a Pentecostal Fellowship Leader and helped to start a Servicemen’s Center in Alconbury. He is highly regarded by his peers in ministry, having served on many state committees and on the South Georgia State Council.
Lead Pastor – Crystal River Church of God
Ronnie Reid – pastorronnie@crystalrivercog.com
2180 NW 12th Ave.
Crystal River, FL 34428
352-795-3079
The son of a Pastor, Ronnie Reid he grew up in a family with ten other siblings. His personality and a God-given love for people have helped him to become a dynamic pastor.
He is an anointed singer and musician with a passion for worship. Under his leadership, the church at Crystal River has grown tremendously.
He is an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God, he has served the Church of God by serving on the Florida State Youth Board 2002-2004, the International Cross Cultural Youth Board 2004-2008, the Florida State Council 2004-2008, the Florida State Evangelism Board 2008-2010 and is presently serving as Chairman of Florida State Council. He is the Regional Bishop over 14 churches in Florida, and has preached and led worship at Florida Church of God Summer and Winter Camp meeting, and Michigan Summer Camp meeting.
Pastor Ronnie and Sherry have been married since 1986 and have two daughters Jillian Joy, and Lauren Alexis.
Administrative Bishop – Pacific Northwest
Doyle Roberts – b.doyleroberts83@gmail.com
8713 Tieton Drive
Yakima, WA 98908
Bishop Roberts and his wife Sylvia were appointed to the office of Admin. Bishop for the Churches of God in Pacific Norwest Region July 2024. Prior to this, they were lead Pastors of the exciting vibrant International Praise Church of God in Elgin, SC serving the Ft Jackson milcom. They led the church for many years and were instrumental in leading the church in extraordinary growth. The multicultural, dynamic worship experience was a reflection of their own values and goals.
Lead Pastor – Greenwood Church of God
Michael C Mooneyham – mooneycog@gmail.com
708 Olivia St
Greenwood, MS 38930
662-453-6141
Pastor Michael was born in Houston, MS. He graduated from Houston High School in 1997 and from there attended Lee University. In 2001 He graduated from Lee University. Michael served as Youth Pastor at the Mount Airy Church of God and as Lead Pastor at the Rockfish Church of God and Roanoke Rapids Church of God. In November of 2014 Michael became Lead Pastor of the Greenwood Church of God in Greenwood, MS. He and His family feel God has orchestrated everything in their lives for this moment right now.
Lead Pastor – Oak Park Church of God
David Smith – davidsmith@opcmobile.org
3321 Sollie Road
Mobile, AL 36695
251-633-6110
Pastor Smith his wife Kim are Lead Pastors of Oak Park Church of God in Mobile, Alabama. Pastor Smith studied ministry leadership and pastoral studies at Lee University and church and ministry leadership at Patten University. He and wife Kim have three children and 2 grandsons and 1 granddaughter He has served on numerous leadership capacities and ministry boards, including: District Overseer, State Council, State Evangelism Board, State Youth Board, World Missions Board, and many others. Pastor David is leading the Oak Park congregation in a pursuit of God’s glory and a desire to reach the lost with a vision to “Love, Grow, Serve”.
Lead Pastor – Authentic Church
Ronnie W Stewart – revronstewart@yahoo.com 3270 Viney Lane Bloomington, IL 61704 813.323.0990
Rev Stewart is Lead Pastor of Authentic Church in Pontiac, IL. This exciting church is known for its vibrant worship, and care and outreach to the community. Ronnie is married to Krystal.
Missions & Benevolence Pastor – North Cleveland Church of God
CH Terry L Simmons LtCol USArmy (Ret) – chappysim@hotmail.com Cleveland, TN 706.329.0588
Terry L. Simmons was selected to the position of Pastor, Missions and Benevolence at North Cleveland Church of God, Cleveland TN. in March 2024. Previously, Terry served as a Church of God Army Chaplain in assignments all over the world and in theaters of war. He had 35 years in military service and was involved in local Church of God churches at his military assignments. Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel) Simmons retired as the Deputy Command Chaplain for the U.S. Army CYBER COMMAND at Fort Eisenhower, GA.
Chaplain Simmons is a military graduate of NATO Chaplain Operations Course, Army Chaplain LTC Course, CGSOC – Intermediate Level Education, Army Chaplain Captain Career Course, Army Chaplain Officer Basic Course, Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, Primary Leadership Development Course, AIT at FT Monmouth, NJ., Basic Training at FT McClellan, AL. He is certified in Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE), Army Professional Ethics Trainer (APET), ASIST T4T, Myers Briggs (MBTI), and a Tennessee State Clinical Case Manager.
Chaplain Simmons graduated with a Master of Divinity from The Pentecostal Theological Seminary. At Northwest Bible College he earned a Bachelors of Art in Bible/Biblical Studies and Christian Education. He is an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God (TN). He pastored Church of God churches in Kansas, North Dakota, and on the South Dakota Indian Reservation. He also pastored numerous congregations in military chapels, supervised a variety of religious services, military chaplains, and religious support events.
He was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas. Terry married Tammy Boyd of Cleveland, Tennessee and they have four grown sons
National Evangelist – Church of God
Jacqueline Smith – prophetessjacq@aol.com
114 Stuart Rd. NE
Cleveland, TN 37311
609-903-5360
Evangelist Smith grew up in Allentown, NJ. As a National Evangelist she has had the privilege to preach globally as well as across the USA. She has been greatly used to break through cultural, racial and genders barriers from the inception of her ministry. Her ability and anointing to bridge those barriers has helped her to be a dynamic witness and role model to many.
As a called evangelist, many are led to salvation, deliverance and healing in her ministry. She ministers at conferences, retreats, revivals, camp meetings and wherever her calling takes her. In addition, Jacqui has ministered to military personnel and their families in over twenty countries. She was appointed as the first female national evangelist for the Church of God (Cleveland, TN) in 2001. She was also honored to be inducted in the denomination’s ‘Hall of the Prophets’.
Freedom Outreach International Board Members
Artist & Author
Marco Bronzini – marcobronzini.com
Marco Bronzini Art School & Studio – 2950 Tamiami Trail N#11
Naples, Florida 34103
Marco is an artist and a 5 star rated author of fiction novels and art books on Amazon. He and his wife Naila were members of the Stuttgart Christian Servicemen’s Center 1982-1985. They are passionate regarding how vital Ministry to the Military was to their early Christian faith formation.
Marco is a graduate of the Royal Academy of Arts, London, England. His 4 year scholarship to the Academy gave him opportunity to study under renowned British Artists, Peter Greenham, Robert Buhler and Ruskin Spear. Bronzini has lived and worked in Germany, England, Scotland, France and the United States. His paintings are found in may private collections including: The Paul Mellon, the Astor family, the Marks (Marks & Spencer) family, the Guinness and the Bulmer families’ collections. His work is contained in the permanent collections of the Cornell Museum of Fine Arts, Orlando, Florida, and the Morse Museum of American Art, Winter Park, Florida.
He and Naila reside in Naples, Florida and are the proud parents of a son and two daughters.
Lead Pastor – Agape Worship Center
Vincent D. Collins – pastorvcollins@aol.com
5 Duffie Court
Columbia, SC 29229
(803) 467-7829
Vincent Collins served 22 years in the United States Army retiring as a First Sergeant in May of 2002. His tenure of service has included tours in Germany, Korea, Maryland, and South Carolina where he currently serves as the founding Pastor of the Agape Worship Center in Columbia. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Management from Voorhees College and a Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Leadership from Columbia International University, Columbia, South Carolina. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Divinity with Erskine Theological Seminary. Bishop Collins and his wife Christle have a daughter, Christy.
Lead Pastor – Mercy Crossing Church
Keith Hawes – khawes03@gmail.com
P.O. Box 386
Martinsville, VA 24114 (985) 474-2074
Keith Hawes currently is lead pastor at Mercy Crossing Church in Martinsville, VA. Prior to accepting the position, he and Melissa served as lead pastors of the historic Stewart Road Church of God in Monroe, Michigan for 4 1/2 years. He was also a Communications Professor in Columbia, SC. This follows effective pastorates in Baton Rouge, LA and in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Keith and Melissa have been married since 2009 and have one daughter, Olivia. Pastor Keith has a BA in Evangelism from Oral Roberts University and an MA in Organizational Development from Colorado State University. He is presently completing his studies for a PhD in Communication from Liberty University.
Board Member
Robert (Gerry) Lawrence – gerry777@att.net
13739 Castle Grove
San Antonio, TX 78231
(201) 573-0512
Gerry is a retired US Army officer. Gerry and his wife Carol and their three sons moved to San Antonio, TX from Kelly Barracks, Germany in 1984. Two of their three sons are deceased. While at Kelly, he served as the small group leader for the installation. He reports this experience as one that helped shape his approach to discipleship for the many years that followed. A few years after his retirement from the army, Gerry took a job as Pastor of Adult Education with Cornerstone Christian Church in San Antonio with Pastor John Hagee. He served as a full time staff member there, working especially with Pastoral Care and small group development for more that 20 years, retiring from that role in 2019. He holds a BA degree from the University of Missouri and an MA in Psychology and Counseling.
Lead Pastor – Crosspointe Christian Centre
Stanley Lester – slester@cpdalton.com
2681 Underwood St
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-2649
Bishop Stan Lester serves as Lead Pastor for the Crosspointe Christian Centre in Dalton, Georgia where he has served since September 2008. They have many military veterans in the congregation who are involved in Crosspointe’s strong benevolence outreach to their community and overseas. Prior to his ministry at Crosspointe, Pastor Lester and his wife April spent more than 15 years as Student Ministries Pastor at Trinity Chapel in North Georgia. He earned a B.A. from Lee university, and an M.Div. from the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. He and April have three daughters, Ansley, Madison, and Emma and a son, Evan.
Board Member
Jeremy L. Moore – jeremymoore11@gmail.com
622 Wilton Lane
Cleveland, TN 37312
(404) 273-3602
Mr. Jeremy Moore was born and spent the first eleven years of his life on the mission field in Germany with his parents. Many of his earliest memories involve sharing times of fellowship with US military personnel and their families stationed in Europe. Jeremy’s military career involved Basic Combat Training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo and an assignment with the Army Reserve Public Affairs Unit. His subsequent civilian career has been in banking, financial services and entrepreneurship. He is founder of BonLife Coffee and is employed with Bank of the West. He is a Business and Communications graduate of Lee University (2000) and studied Management at Auburn University. He and his wife Erika have two sons, Alex and Ben.
Lead Pastor – Ebenezer Urban Ministry Center
Dr. R. C. Hugh Nelson – bishoprcnel@aol.com
653 Park Lane
Valley Stream, NY 11581
(718) 385-1043
Dr. R. C. Hugh Nelson leads a diverse outreach to the citizens of New York City, particularly the people of Brooklyn. Born in Jamaica and educated in Europe and the USA, Bishop Nelson brings a unique cross-cultural and international perspective to any organization he is part of. While completing a masters degree in psychology, he worked at a mental health facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Subsequently, as lead pastor of a multi-national church in Toronto, Canada, he actively helped the city to organize a coalition among the area churches in order to help the poor and homeless. Since moving in 2003 to pastor the East Flatbush Church of God. This ministry center, the Ebenezer Urban Ministry Center is a beacon of hope and light to the entire Brooklyn area. The Nelsons have helped organize hundreds of volunteer organizations to help make their community a better place to live. His first exposure to the ministry to the military was during his student days in Germany where he attended the European Theological Seminary. He attributes much of his perspective toward multi-cultural and interdenominational ministry to his days serving as student and intern with a servicemen’s center in Stuttgart, Germany. Bishop Nelson earned a D. Min from New York Theological Seminary. He is married to Diana and they have a son, Raphael and a daughter, Sigourney.
Board Member
CH M.H. “Buck” Underwood CPT US Navy (Ret)
772 Woodstock Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Buck served as Force Chaplain, Naval Expeditionary Combat Forces in Virginia Beach, VA. During his ‘pre-chaplain’ days as a young enlisted sailor, he was impacted by the ministry in an MTTM-connected fellowship near his base in SC. Buck’s Chaplaincy duties have carried him from Rhode Island, to Hawaii, Virginia, Guam and California in various prestigious positions. It was while stationed in Guam in 2013 that he was selected for promotion to Navy Captain. Chaplain Underwood has been awarded, and is authorized to wear, the Legion of Merit Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (w/4 gold stars), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (w/2 gold stars), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (w/2 gold stars), the Presidential Unit Citation (Navy), as well as numerous other individual and unit awards and decorations. He holds a BA from Lee University, an M.Div from PTS, an MA from from the Naval Command and Staff College, and a DMin from Regent University. He resides in Virginia Beach, VA with wife Asheley McBride Underwood, daughter Abigail and son Matthew.
Prison Minister / TN Tricor
Tommy Vallejos – tvallejos@mosaic.ch 705 W Creek Dr Clarksville, TN 37040-5019
Tommy Vallejos was born in the barrios of Roswell, New Mexico. He lost two brothers and a stepfather to gang violence on the streets that surrounded his young life. To escape “The Streets” Tommy joined the United States Army in 1980. As a Staff Sergeant in the US Army, he fought in the Gulf War leading an infantry platoon from the 101st Airborne Division into combat.
Pastor Vallejos’ life continued to change when on Sept 7, 1987 he became a Christian while serving in South Korea. He retired from the US Army in 2001 with over 21 years of service to his Country. While in Germany, he and his wife founded the Christian Servicemen Center in Hohenfels in 1997. Today he serves on Freedom International Outreach Board.
He is currently a Prison Minister/Government Relations with Men Of Valor Ministry in Nashville. Pastor Tommy has served in ministry for over 35 years. Pastor Vallejos is also a former two term Montgomery County Commissioner. When elected in 2010 when he became the first-ever elected Latino County Commissioner of the state of Tennessee. He currently serves on numerous Statewide boards. Pastor Tommy has been instrumental in pushing Criminal Reform from the White House to the State house. Because of these efforts he was appointed by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to serve on the Tricor board.
TRICOR exists to provide occupational and life skills training for Tennessee’s incarcerated population through job training, program opportunities, and transitional services designed to assist Offenders with a successful reintegration into society. Pastor Tommy also serves with Men of Valor Ministry based out of Nashville which is a Christ based prison reentry program serving hundreds yearly.
Pastor Tommy often counsels and mentors former gang members in to becoming productive members of their communities. He enters the prison system on a regular basis preaching the gospel to a hurting population, providing them hope and restoration. Pastor Tommy is also the Executive Director of Latinos for Tennessee which is a statewide organization. The mission of Latinos for Tennessee is to provide the Latino community with information and hold events on issues concerning faith, family, freedom, and fiscal responsibility so they can advance their families and communities.
Today he resides with his wife of 41 years, Caroline Vallejos, in Clarksville, TN. Pastor Caroline is the Children’s Pastor at Mosaic Church. North Tennessee Bible Institute and Seminary graduate with a They have four grown children who are making a difference in their community. Pastor Tommy & Caroline also have been blessed with 7 grandchildren. He is a graduate of the North Tennessee Bible Institute and Seminary with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Practical Theology. He is a graduate of Leadership Clarksville 2011, Leadership Middle TN 2012 and Leadership CMCSS 2014.