Mel Cure, Senior Pastor
mcure@fofrisco.com.

FAVORITE VERSE: “We loved you so much that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God but our lives as well, because you had become so dear to us.” I Thess. 2:8

MOVIES: Raiders of the Lost Ark, The Rookie, Caddyshack

HOBBIES: Golf and coaching Little League

DREAM GETAWAY: Anywhere there’s good golf, great beach and close friends

MOST ADVENTURESOME THING EVER DONE: Backpacking on a glacier in the Canadian Rockies

3 PEOPLE AT FANTASY DINNER: C.S. Lewis, Joe Torre and Barnabas

EDUCATION: North Texas State University – BBA; Dallas Theological Seminary – MABS; Fuller Theological Seminary – MATh; Phoenix Seminary – DMin

EXPERIENCE: Young Life (Dallas County, TX) – Area Director; Fellowship Bible Church (Tulsa, OK) – Associate Pastor; Trinity Baptist Church (New York, NY) – Associate Pastor; Grace Covenant Church (Austin, TX) – Pastor of Adult Ministries

Bio: I grew up in Texas and was introduced to Christ as a teenager through the ministry of Young Life (www.younglife.org). I was instantly captivated by the desire to learn more about the faith and to share it with others. This led me to volunteer with Young Life during college, then to enter seminary and fulltime ministry upon graduation

Passion: My passion is to pursue and promote spiritual growth that makes a difference in our cul-de-sac, our county and our culture. Since becoming the senior pastor of Fellowship of Frisco in March 2005, my vision has been to create a place of inspirational insight, irresistable intimacy and incredible impact. I have an awesome job, an adorable wife and 4 amazing kids – join us on this audacious adventure! (Sorry, I alliterate when I’m excited.)

Ross Bebee, Associate Pastor
rbebee@fofrisco.com
ph. 972.335.1700, voicemail 3

BORN: May 14, 1975 in Oklahoma City, OK

FAVORITE VERSE: I Timothy 4:12 “Let no look down on you because you are young. But instead set an example for the believers in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.”

MOVIES: Tommy Boy, all the Family Vacation movies, Fletch, A Few Good Men, Dumb and Dumber (I like stupid movies that make me laugh)

MUSIC: Anything from George Strait to U2 to Derek Webb to David Wilcox

HOBBIES: Photography, riding my motorcycle, reading theology and history, being with wife, friends and family

DREAM GETAWAY: Australia, Africa; I visited Israel in 2007 and hope to go back in the future

Bio: I met Mel and Scottie 15 years ago when Mel was my youth pastor at Fellowship Bible Church of Tulsa. After high school, I went to Oklahoma State University (Go pokes!) where I majored in fraternity life (FIJI) and Broadcast Journalism. After college I worked for Young Life, (www.younglife.org), an outreach ministry to high school kids. I was on staff for 5 years, including one year in Ethiopia and 4 years in Ponca City, OK. Both experiences were incredible in different ways and helped shape me and my philosophy of ministry. I married Elizabeth, in March 2007, and our son, Braxton, was born in August 2009. I completed my Masters degree in Systematic Theology from Dallas Seminary in 2007. I am excited to be working with my friend and mentor, Mel, and loving the direction of our church.

Passion: My passions are leading, teaching/preaching, and being a friendly influence in people’s lives – challenging them to greater intimacy with Jesus and greater influence in their world for Him.

Andrew Bradshaw, Worship Leader
abradshaw@fofrisco.com
ph. 972.335.1700, voicemail 4

FAVORITE VERSE: Romans 8:1-2
MOVIES: Braveheart, The Matrix Trilogy, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Bourne Trilogy, Last Samurai, Twister, Bottle Rocket, Nacho Libre
TV SHOWS: LOST, The Office, Community, 24
HOBBIES: LOST, playing the guitfiddle, Call of Duty, fishing
DREAM GETAWAY: Hawaii
EDUCATION: Hardin-Simmons ’04, Business Administration/Management

Bio: I became a follower of Christ at 17 after the Lord opened my eyes to see that I needed His saving grace. While in college at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX, Cristin and I were both asked to be part of a worship band (drumming & singing) that would travel to Taiwan to minister to university students and lead worship seminars for Taiwanese worship leaders. We had the honor of leading worship for the very first “OneDay Passion Conference” in Taiwan. The band stuck together for several years playing youth & college events, University chapel, and coffee houses. We were great friends for 2 years before we dated for another 2 years. We have been married for almost 7 years, and have a beautiful daughter, Caroline..

Cristin Bradshaw, Worship Leader
cbradshaw@fofrisco.com
ph. 972.335.1700, voicemail 4

FAVORITE VERSE: Psalm 63-3

MOVIES: Fletch, Funny Farm, The Burbs, The Money Pit, National Lampoon’s Vacation (All of them), My Best Friends Wedding, Dumb (I & II) Dumber, Napolean Dynamite, Tommy Boy, Royal Tennenbaums, Home Alone (I & II), Uncle Buck, Zoolander, Stepmom, Bottle Rocket, So I Married an Axe Murderer, Enchanted

TV SHOWS: The Office, Community, King of Queens, 48 Hour Mystery, SNL

HOBBIES: Singing, scrapbooking, decorating, quoting movies whenever applicable

DREAM GETAWAY: Hawaii

EDUCATION: Hardin-Simmons ’04, Business Administration/Management

Bio: I became a follower of Jesus at the age of 8 after I woke up and knew I needed Him to save me. I’m a coach’s kid, so I’ve moved all over West Texas. Towns like “Earth” and “Winters” Texas. Yes, you could say I’m from the sticks. :) I attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX, or as commonly referred to by the Church of Christ “Hardin-Sinners.” I have had the privilege of serving in various ministries throughout the years. I was hired as a youth intern for a church in Abilene and was active in the BSM (Baptist Student Ministries). I met Andrew while in college after we were both asked to be part of a worship band (drumming & singing) that would travel to Taiwan to minister to university students and lead worship seminars for Taiwanese worship leaders (see Andrew’s bio!). Andrew & I were great friends for 2 years before we dated for another 2 years, but have been playing together since that mission trip to Taiwan 11 years ago. I am so thankful to have been married to my best friend for nearly 7 years and I am constantly amazed at how God has blessed me in my role as a step-mom to Andrew’s beautiful daughter, Caroline.

Marci Reese, Director of Operations and Marketing
mreese@fofrisco.com
ph. 972.335.1700, voicemai1 1

BORN: Feb. 12, 1968

MARRIED: May 25, 1991 to Troy Reese

CHILDREN: Meagan (15), Peyton (12)

SIBLINGS: 2 brothers, one older, one younger

PETS: “Buddy,” a yellow lab and “Bella,” a Shitzu-Poodle mix

BOOKS BESIDES THE BIBLE: Jane Eyre (Charlotte Bronte), Redeeming Love (Francine Rivers), Blink & Three (Ted Dekker)

MOVIES: Father of the Bride (I & II), Notting Hill, Braveheart, Nacho Libre, The Princess Bride, Dodgeball, The Holiday, Leap Year

MUSIC: Rock/Alternative & Christian (U2, Coldplay, Snow Patrol, David Crowder, Kings of Leon and John Mayer!)
HOBBIES/ACTIVITIES: Decorating, painting, scrapbooking, reading

DREAM GETAWAY: Ireland, Italy, or Kaui, Hawaii

Bio: After graduating from Texas Tech in 1991 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Public Relations, I worked as an editor for Michaels Arts & Crafts magazine published in Fort Worth. My family (husband and 2 children!) first started attendeding FOF in 1998, joining the staff officially in 2001 after serving two years in a volunteer role assisting with children’s programs and administrative needs. Today, my role includes marketing and communications, creative strategy, ministry development, and finance.

Ashlyn Nelson, Director of Children’s Ministry
anelson@fofrisco.com
ph. 972.335.1700, voicemail 5

BORN: January 3, 1982

SIBLINGS: 3 brothers>

FAVORITE VERSE: “God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God’s many kinds of blessings.” 1 Peter 4:10

CHILDREN: Raimie (4) and Alyssa (almost 2)

PETS: 1 dog, Marleigh

DREAM GETAWAY: Italy, Hawaii or New York during Christmas

Bio: I was born and raised in Denison, TX and graduated with a degree in Early Childhood from Texas Christian University. I married my wonderful, intelligent husband after graduation and taught first grade. After we had Raimie, I was privileged enough to stay home for a year, but missed working with young children and I soon found Kidz World at Fellowship of Frisco. I taught the Transitional Kindergarten class for two years and then became the Assistant Director under my wonderful boss and friend, Lori Andrews. In August of 2009, I was approached about the Director of Children’s Ministries position and after prayer and family discussion I decided to jump on board! I have been blessed by this opportunity to work and grow with such amazing people..

Passion:My desire is to partner with families so that a child’s foundation is strong. I strongly believe that we mold a child’s perception of school and church from a young age. The first impression that we give them is what they hold onto for years to come. I want church to be a fun, loving and safe place for children to learn about Jesus.

Garrick Bailey, Director of Student Ministry
gbailey@fofrisco.com
ph. 972.335.1700, voicemail 2

FAMILY: Married 9 years to Bethany; Daughter – Lilly (3)

FAVORITE VERSE: “But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life.” 1 Tim 1:16

MOVIES: Breakfast Club, Braveheart, Book of Eli…and many others that don’t begin with a “B”.

MUSIC: U2, Sufjan Stevens and Counting Crows probably get the most play.

HOBBIES: Anything with a frisbee (I know…I’m a walking cliche) and backpacking.

DREAM DINNER PARTY: A.W. Tozer, Charles Spurgeon & Bono.

EDUCATION: Texas Tech University – BBA; Dallas Theological Seminary – working on my ThM

Bio: I grew up in Bedford, TX and was introduced to church by a family down the street. It wasn’t until my junior year in high school that I began to really follow Jesus when a football coach and a group of guys in my grade helped me to walk away from a dark and unsatisfying life. I later became a volunteer Young Life leader in college and eventually came onto staff for 8 wonderful years in Lubbock and Tyler. Now God has called my family to pursue a full time seminary education and teenagers in Frisco.

Passion:To help people fall deeply in love with God and the study of his Word.

Lori Andrews, Director of Mother’s Day Out Program
landrews@fofrisco.com
ph. 469.261.4751

FAVORITE VERSE: John 15:1-17

MOVIES/TV SHOWS: Forrest Gump, Just Friends, and 24

MUSIC: Contemporary Christian, Patrick Ryan Clark, Light Rock

DREAM GETAWAY: I would love to visit Italy

Bio: I am currently very blessed and humbled to be the director at Kidz World. My husband of 25 years and daughter who is 11 have lived in Frisco for the last 8 years. In the little bit of spare time that I have, I enjoy going to Dallas Cowboys games. I also coach my daughter’s volleyball team and love watching her select soccer team play.

I attended Utah State University and found myself in the insurance and risk management field. My husband and I lived in California for a few years where both of us worked for the Walt Disney Company. Being blessed with our daughter’s birth in California we decided we wanted to move back to Texas because of the family atmosphere and we were drawn to Frisco. My heart has always been and directed me to work with children. So, once back in Texas I decided to leave my corporate life behind and focus on my desire to work with children.

I have been a part of Kidz World since the inception. This year we are celebrating our 5th anniversary. I have held many different teaching positions, administrative and now the role as director. Our staff is made up of a amazing Christian women and we make such a great team.