Leadership Menu
Staff
Jeff Wickwire
Senior Pastor/Founder
Jeff Wickwire has authored five books, including The Windshield Is Bigger than the Rearview Mirror and Friendships, hosts the daily radio program, “LifeTalk,” and is senior pastor of TurningPoint Church in Fort Worth, Texas.
A creative and inspirational Bible expositor, Pastor Jeff is well known for his ability to tell stories and illustrate truths that capture the imagination. He and his wife, Cathy, are committted to serving people who are struggling, hurting, coping, and reaching out for the love of God. In pastoral ministry since 1983 they have pioneered three successful churches. They have two grown children, Jeremy and Julia.
Pastor Jeff earned his undergraduate degree at the University of North Texas and his Master's and Doctoral degrees at Tyndale Seminary. To reach Pastor Jeff, email him at
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or to reach Cathy, email her at
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Valerie See
Executive Administrator
Valerie and her husband David have been with Pastor Jeff and Cathy since 1990 when University Park Church on the Rock was formed in Fort Worth. Prior to joining the TurningPoint Church staff Valerie spent 15 years with the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District as Director of Special Projects. David and Valerie have been married 43 years and have one daughter, Kimberly and three grandchildren, Makenzie, Madison and Joseph. To reach Valerie, please email
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Brendan Bagnell
Administrative Pastor
Pastor Brendan has a strong background in leadership and communication. These skill were developed though many years of experience in a variety of positions in both the private and public sector. For ten of those years he served the citizens of Fort Worth as a police officer. He is a dynamic and inspirational speaker and leader who has a passion to help people fulfill their Kingdom purpose in life. In addition to leadership, he is passionate about being a disciple and making disciples. He believes that a strong discipleship focus in the church will not only strengthen those in the church, it will naturally extend to and impact the community around the church for the Kingdom of God. He and his wife, Lori, met while they were both attending seminary and were married in 1999. Lori ministers to foster children as a volunteer in the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program.
Pastor Brendan attended Florida Institute of Technology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and has received specialized training in leadership, public speaking, curriculum development, and teaching. To reach Pastor Brendan, please email
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Ray & Nancy Baldwin
Children's Pastor
Pastor Ray and Nancy have been actively involved in children's ministry for over 25 years. Both are accomplished authors as-well-as musicians, singers, storytellers, and puppeteers. Their God-given ministry focuses on leading both adults and children into a daily and vital relationship with Jesus Christ. To reach Pastor Ray or Nancy, please email
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Jason & Heidi Williams
Youth Pastor
Pastor Jason and Heidi are both licensed and ordained and have been in full-time ministry since they were teenagers. Jason went to Criswell Bible College and is a graduate of Emmaus Ministry School, and has been involved in youth ministry for over 20 years. Pastor Jason and Heidi enjoy relating God's Word and His love in a very practical way with the use of multi-media and the arts. Discipling people in finding their destiny & identity in God is very important to them. They long to see children, youth, and adults find and walk in their spiritual giftings to do the ministry of Jesus. Heidi was a children's pastor for 19 years and is truly gifted in drama and leading worship. Heidi attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University, and is also a graduate of Christ For The Nations. Pastor Jason and Heidi have been married since 2000 and have one cool son, Luke, who rocks their world -- in a good way. To reach Pastor Jason or Heidi, please email Pastor Jason at
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Bob Denton
Celebrate Recovery/LIFE Groups Pastor
Bob has always had a heart and passion for people, which first showed as he began his career as a middle school band director in Mansfield…. rooting for his students during the difficult transition into their teenage years. Little did he know that after retiring from the education world, after nearly thirty years, the Lord would call him into a new form of ministry as a staff member at TurningPoint Church in 2010. His passion is to be an encouragement to those who are hurting and struggling. He is continually amazed to see the Lord at work and considers it a honor to serve on staff at TPC and witness His power, grace, and healing in people’s lives. To reach Pastor Bob, please email Pastor Bob at
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Ron Taylor
Media
With a thirty year background as a broadcast professional and on-air personality, Ron brings a strong media presence and technical background to Turning Point Church. He continues to host a variety of local radio shows and is the voice of many national TV and radio based ministries, audio books, commercials and other industrial related media. Ron is the father of four children and has a heart to serve the Lord through serving people. To reach Ron, please email Ron at
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Kristin Chlup
Early Childhood Director
Kristin Chlup, has a BA in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. She has worked in various early childhood settings and has taught kindergarten and first grade for the past 12 years. Kristin and her husband, David, have been married since March 2005, and have two precious daughters, Lauren and Lily. To reach Kristin, please email Kristin at
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