Regina Bonner - 7th Girls

Where did you go to HS/College? Seagoville HS; East TX State University (now TX A&M Commerce)

How long have you been at Mobberly? I have been at Mobberly for 4.5 years. 

Job? I am a retired public school educator. 

Tell a bit about your family. I have one son and his family, two grandchildren.

Why do you serve in youth ministry?I have volunteered in youth ministry for a long time and have always enjoyed it!

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? I enjoy refurbishing metal items and singing in the Mobberly adult choir.

Contact Information:
Phone: (214) 868-8925
Email: [email protected]

Alicia Bigham - 7th Girls

Where did you go to HS/College? I graduated from Dover High School in New Hampshire. I went to North Miami Beach School of Travel and Tourism for an associate’s degree.

How long have you been at Mobberly? I am in my 19th year at Mobberly.

Job? For the past 14 years, I have been working for Pine Tree ISD at Parkway Elementary. I am currently in the RTI department, but I was originally in the SPED department.

Tell a bit about your family. I am married to Dave Bigham; together, we have 3 children: Patrick Bigham, 27, Annabelle Bigham, 20, and Benjamin Bigham, 18. Dave works for Social Security, and  Patrick is finishing his Master’s from LeTourneau and sings in the choir at Mobberly, in the praise team. Annabelle is a Junior at Missouri State University and competes in the color guard team there. Benjamin is a freshman at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN, where he is plugged in doing mission work and studying entrepreneurship.

Why do you serve in youth ministry? I serve in the youth ministry because I have had a heart for youth ever since I was a director for a GA camp. I went as a teacher and discovered that the girls were deeper thinkers than just the lesson being taught. I found it helped me grow in my walk with the Lord when answering the tough questions they had. My girls have been at my table since 5th grade. Watching their walk grow has been such a blessing; they never cease to amaze me.

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? I absolutely love to decorate, cook, craft, and anything for Christmas. It is my happiest time.

Contact Information:
Phone: (903) 235-9808
Email: [email protected]

Justine LaMaster - 7th Girls

Where did you go to HS/College?

I graduated from Longview High School and went to Kilgore College for a few semesters.

How long have you been at Mobberly?

I’ve been a member of the Mobberly family since 2016.

Job?

I started working at Mobberly in 2011 in the MDO program, and when Olivia started kindergarten, I moved into a full-time role. I’m now an admin for the Serve Team, which has me moving in a lot of different directions and helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Tell a bit about your family.

Jonathan and I have been married for 22 years. He works in IT here at MBC. We have four kids: Mason (21), Isaac (19), Evan (15), and Olivia (12). As a family, we love playing board games, watching movies, and going camping together.

Why do you serve in youth ministry?

I started serving when my oldest was in middle school and have loved jumping in for camps, spring break trips, and summer day trips ever since. Middle school can be a tough stage, but it’s such an important time in their lives. I love how fun and full of energy these students are, and I’m excited to be here more consistently — encouraging them and reminding them they matter.

What’s one thing you enjoy doing?

I love doing design work. I do a lot of it for Mobberly and for the band, and I could spend hours just exploring new fonts and layouts.

Contact Information:
Phone: (903) 261-3381
Email: [email protected]

Nanette Smith - 7th Girls

Nanette Smith

 Where did you go to HS/College? I went to Cochranton Jr/Sr High School and Cochranton PA.

How long have you been at Mobberly? I have been at Mobberly for 8 years.

Job? I serve as the Administrative Assistant to Serve Team/Missions Coordinator here at Mobberly.

Tell a bit about your family. I am married, have 6 children, and 13 grandchildren.

Why do you serve in youth ministry? I serve in youth ministry so I can use my parenting/life experience to influence the next generation.

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? I enjoy reading!

Contact Information:
Phone: (903) 371-1814
Email: [email protected]

Katy Corbin - 7th Girls

Where did you go to HS/College?  I went to a small private Christian school and college in East Texas. 

How long have you been at Mobberly? After moving back home to be closer to family, we joined Mobberly in 2023. 

Job? I enjoy being a homeschool mom. I also teach English and other classes online. 

Tell a bit about your family. I am married to my husband, David. We have three children. Taylor, my oldest, is a freshman in college at UT Tyler majoring in nursing. Kendall, my middle, is in the ninth grade. She is keeping us all busy with her volleyball skills this year. Parker is the baby of the family. He is in the 4th grade, loves catching bugs, and enjoys drawing. 

Why do you serve in youth ministry? To make a difference…and to learn all the new terminology. Junior high teens are awesome!

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? Crafting

Contact Information:
Phone: (931)446-8225
Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Dixon - 7th Girls

Where did you go to HS/College? I went to Spring Hill from Kindergarten through 12th grade, then attended Kilgore College.

How long have you been at Mobberly? My family and I have been visiting Mobberly since December 2024. Before that, we were members at Macedonia Baptist for eight years.

Job? I work at Mobberly Mother’s Day Out and this is my 11th year. I’m the Pre-K teacher, and I absolutely love it! 

Tell a bit about your family. I’ve been married to my husband, Craig, for 17 years, and we have 13 year old twin girls, Chloe and Halle. Chloe is a cheerleader at New Diana, and Halle is in the band. They both play volleyball and basketball, and they are actively involved in FFA-Chloe shows goats, and Halle shows lambs. They definitely keep us busy, but we love it!

Why do you serve in youth ministry? Craig and I decided to serve in the youth ministry because we both have a heart for serving. We believe these are such important and formative years for students and it’s a privilege to walk alongside them to encourage them, build relationships with them, and help point them to Jesus. We believe creating a space where they feel seen, valued, and supported as they grow in their faith, is very important. 

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? I love spending time together as a family, whether it’s going camping, to volleyball or basketball games, working with animals, or just hanging out at home. It’s in those everyday moments that we make the best memories!  

Contact Information:
Phone: (903) 746-0291
Email: [email protected]

Skylar Bussing - 8th Girls

Where did you go to HS/College? I went to Wylie High School in Wylie,TX, graduated in May from ETBU with a Bachelor’s in Christian Ministry & Mental Health, and I’m currently an online graduate student at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

How long have you been at Mobberly? I started working at Mobberly as an apprentice in January of 2023.

Job? I am the Junior High Ministry Coordinator here at Mobberly!

Tell a bit about your family. My mom, dad, and sister all live in the Dallas area. My dad owns his own business doing pool remodels, my mom is in nursing management, and my sister is a freshman at Dallas Baptist University.

Why do you serve in youth ministry? I truly have my dream job. Being a part of these students’ lives and watching the Lord shape them is such a blessing! I love junior high students especially, because they are ready to be bold and all in for Jesus! God is at work in this generation, and I am just so blessed to get to walk beside them.

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? I love any activity outdoors (hiking, camping, kayaking). I also enjoy an embroidery project!

Contact Information:
Phone: (214) 604-4549
Email: [email protected]

Kirsi Ingram - 8th Girls

Where did you go to HS/College? Grapevine High School/Oklahoma City University

How long have you been at Mobberly? I’ve been at Mobberly for about 12 years.

Job? I am a stay at home mom and food/volunteer coordinator for The Oasis In The Pines.

Tell a bit about your family. My husband Brent and I have been married for 21 years and have 4 children. Our kids go to Hallsville ISD. Our life is full with travel soccer, school volleyball/football, golf with First Tee and all the fun things our Senior is involved in this year. We have a lot of chickens, 3 dogs and two cats. 

Why do you serve in youth ministry? I serve in Elevation, because I was saved in 7th grade. That decision changed my life forever and I’m committed to share that hope with our Jr. High girls. 

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? I enjoy traveling, my cut garden, bee keeping, sourdough making and watching my kids play their sports.

Contact Information:
Phone: (817) 691-7366
Email: [email protected]

Sarah Medin - 8th Girls

Where did you go to HS/College?I went to Longview High School and Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX.

How long have you been at Mobberly? I’ve been at Mobberly for a total of 10 years.

Job? I have been building my Mary Kay business for 22 years. I also teach voice lessons and volunteer heavily at ArtsView Children’s Theatre

Tell a bit about your family. I’ve been married for 25 years to Tim. We have 3 boys – Clark (16), Rex (12) and Ace (6).

Why do you serve in youth ministry? I serve because I want to help encourage youth to grow in their faith in the Lord and to know His truth and to help equip them to become the people God has called them to be.

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? I love travel, musical theatre, working out and reading.     

Contact Information:
Phone: (903) 235-5303
Email: [email protected]

Kari Pickering - 8th Girls

Where did you go to HS/College? Kilgore High School/ UTTyler

How long have you been at Mobberly? I have been at Mobberly for 16 years.

Job? COO at iClassPro.

Tell a bit about your family. My son is a sophomore at Spring Hill ISD and we have a 5yr old Corgi named Hank.

Why do you serve in youth ministry? I had prayed about what discipleship looked like in my life, and this opportunity was available within days of my prayer.

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? I enjoy helping people and organizations grow and be their best self.

Contact Information:
Phone: (903) 235-9576
Email: [email protected]

Mark Johnson - 7th Guys

Where did you go to HS/College? I graduated from Pine Tree High School and then went to Kilgore College, SFA and SMU.

How long have you been at Mobberly? I joined Mobberly Baptist Church in March 1979. I started teaching 7th grade boys in 1980 and was also very active in Mobberly Choir and Sixteen Singing Men for 30 years.

Job?  I am happily retired and formerly worked in the financial industry as a commercial banker and stock broker in East Texas. 

Tell a bit about your family. My wife, Anna, has taught at Hallsville ISD for 33 years. We have two children. My daughter, Lindsey Riddles, is 33 years old and a nurse at Good Shepherd Christus. Her husband, Jeremy, is a self-employed home builder. They have one daughter, Joelle “Jojo”, who is 4 years old and my one and only grandchild. My son, Cooper, is 25 years old, single, and is an United States Marine who has been serving in Okinawa and South Korea for the past 2 ½ years. We have one dog, Ranger (named after the Texas Rangers).

Why do you serve in youth ministry? I serve in Mobberly’s youth ministry because God has called me to do so. More than anything else, I want youth to come to know Jesus; not only as Savior, but also as Lord of their life. I want them to have an intimate relationship with Jesus to experience the ultimate fullness of life here and now.

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? I enjoy music and reading.

Contact Information:
Phone: (903) 399-8663
Email: [email protected]

Henry Hunter - 7th Guys

Where did you go to HS/College? I went to Heritage Christian academy, in Rockwall, Texas. I currently go to East Texas Baptist University. 

How long have you been at Mobberly?I have been at Mobberly for a little over a year. 

Job? I’m currently a resident assistant at ETBU, and I’m an apprentice at Mobberly.

Tell a bit about your family. My family includes my mom, dad, and one little brother.

Why do you serve in youth ministry? I serve in the youth ministry so that I can pour into these young men. I also believe it’s highly important for every Christian to serve or be involved in some capacity at their local church.

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? I love doing outdoor activities, one activity I really enjoy is mountain biking.

Contact Information:
Phone: (903) 203-1728
Email: [email protected]

Drew Palmer - 8th Guys

Where did you go to HS/College?  I went to Haughton High School and currently attend ETBU.

How long have you been at Mobberly? I began attending Mobberly in Sept 2024.

Job? I work as an apprentice in youth ministry and Upward here at Mobberly.

Tell a bit about your family. My mom is currently the children’s minister at our church back home in Louisiana, and my Dad serves there as well. I have 3 sisters and 1 brother.

Why do you serve in youth ministry? I serve in youth ministry, because I remember the impact the leaders had on me while I was in youth ministry. To have someone pour into me not because they had to, but because they wanted to, made such an impact on my life.

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? One thing I enjoy doing is going to the gym.

Contact Information:
Phone: (318) 344-1304
Email: [email protected]

Brent Ingram

Where did you go to HS/College? Grew up in Euless, TX & played football at Univ. of Central Oklahoma.

How long have you been at Mobberly? I’ve been at Mobberly since 2014.

Job? Sale Commercial Insurance

Tell a bit about your family. Married for 21 yrs & have 4 kids (Taryn 17, Mazie 14, Kai 13, Hinley 11)

Why do you serve in youth ministry? Because they are the future leaders for this country. 

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? I enjoy sporting events & hanging out.

Contact Information:
Phone: (903) 244-8514
Email: [email protected]

David Corbin - 8th Guys

Where did you go to HS/College?  I grew up in a small town in Ohio, but finished my last two years of high school in Tennessee, when my family relocated there.

  In 2001 I came to college in Texas and that is where I met my beautiful bride. We moved to TN for ministry work a couple years after I graduated.

How long have you been at Mobberly?   In June of 2022 we moved from middle TN back to Longview and joined Mobberly about 6 months later.

Job? I am an Insurance Adjuster. Most of my day is spent reviewing autos that are possible totals.

Tell a bit about your family. Katy and I have been married for 20 years. We have 3 wonderful children. One in college, one in high school, and one in elementary school.

Why do you serve in youth ministry? Youth workers made such an impact on my life as a young man and everyday I enjoy seeing the benefits of Mobberly’s youth ministry in the lives of my own children. So, when the opportunity to be a part of the youth ministry at Mobberly I knew it would be an excellent chance to make a difference.

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? I enjoy playing games with my family. Board games, card games, video games, Disc golf, etc…

Contact Information:
Phone: (931) 446-9651
Email: [email protected]

Craig Dixon - 8th Guys

Contact Information:
Phone: (903) 738-5670
Email: [email protected]

Drew Allison - 8th Guys

Where did you go to HS/College? 

I was homeschooled through High School. I attended college at Liberty University where I completed my Master’s degree in Human Services with an emphasis on Executive Leadership.

How long have you been at Mobberly? Our family started attending Mobberly church in 2018.

Job? I work as a SGT. for the Longview Police Department and am assigned four responsibilities within the department:

Tell a bit about your family. I have been married to my amazing wife (Brie Allison) for 19 years. We have four awesome children, Vance Anders (13 years old), Brennan William (12 years old), Thor (9 years old), and Davy Kate (6 years old). I am blessed to have them in my life. All three boys attend Hallsville ISD and my wife Brie, home schools our daughter at this time. The entire family is involved in Upwards sports for football and soccer and we are a family that loves the outdoors.

Why do you serve in youth ministry? I serve in the youth ministry because my father was a pastor growing up, but due to the busyness of life, he never was involved in the youth. As a young man in high school, I decided when I became a father, I was going to serve in my children’s youth group in order to invest in their lives and the lives of their friends and point them towards Christ. If I want my boys to grow up as leaders of their families and invest in their children spiritually (my future grandchildren), then I need to show them the way with how I invest my time and energy in them and their friends. Life is so busy in the day to day urgencies, and I realize I only have a few summers left until I will no longer be my children’s whole world when I come home from work. I want to be intentional about discipleship of my children and their friends in order for them to grow in Christ and be leaders and protectors wherever they go for Christ.

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? I enjoy being outdoors with my family. This could be walks, four-wheeling, hunting, camping, or just a picnic outside.

Contact Information:
Phone: (903) 353-1297
Email: [email protected]

Eric Ouzts - 8th Guys

Where did you go to HS/College?  Pine Tree High School Graduate / Kilgore College Diesel Technology.

How long have you been at Mobberly? I’ve been at Mobberly for 12 years.

Job? Self-employed, Ennovare, LLC, we manufacture, service and maintain gas compression equipment.

Tell a bit about your family. I’ve been married to my wife Nichole for 18 years and we have 4 children, Carter 16, Luke 13, Matthew 9, and Ellie 6. 

Why do you serve in youth ministry? Originally because I have children in the youth, but I enjoy watching and helping these kids grow in their faith and friendships.

What’s one thing you enjoy doing? Working with my hands.

Contact Information:
Phone: (903) 472-3150
Email: [email protected]