Carole began working as administrative assistant and bookkeeper for the Wilshire ECLC in January 2024. She and her husband, Britt, joined Wilshire as members in 2011 with their three daughters, Ava, Miriam and Ruby, all of whom attended ECLC. A native of Waco, Carole...
George was Wilshire’s senior pastor for 33 years, from 1989 until 2022, when he retired from the role. He is a nationally recognized religious leader, serving the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Fellowship Southwest, Pastors for Texas Children and Faith Forward Dallas...
Ralph has been Wilshire’s handbell coordinator since 2019. He directs the adult handbell group Carillon Ringers and oversees other handbell groups and activities. A former music minister and missionary, Ralph is a composer, arranger and pianist who also enjoys reading...
Daniel has worked on Wilshire’s facilities team since 2005. He has been married to his wife, Martha, for over 30 years, and they are parents to three boys and one dog, Rocko. While not at work Daniel enjoys working out and spending time with family.
Holly joined the Wilshire staff in 2005. As director of hospitality, she manages the church calendar and coordinates with other staffers to make sure all events in Wilshire’s building happen as planned. She is the main point of contact for outside groups who use the...
Chelsea joined Wilshire’s administrative staff in January 2024 and serves as executive assistant to Senior Pastor Timothy Peoples. A Wilshire member since 2022, Chelsea is active in Ithaka Class, Sanctuary Choir, Nova and Wilshire Winds. She holds a bachelor’s degree...
Bryant began as Wilshire’s building operations manager in September 2024. He came to the church with almost 30 years of experience in facilities management and maintenance, including 14 years with the Denver Public Schools. Bryant has worked for senior living and...
Lori joined Wilshire’s staff in 2015 as accounting manager and became director of finance in 2021. She is married to a pastor, Wayne Gooden, and has three adult children and eight grandchildren. Lori’s interests include photographic travel, interior design and...
Julie is minister to children at Wilshire. She joined the staff on a permanent basis in June 2007 after serving a year in an interim capacity. Prior to joining the staff, Julie was a lay leader in the congregation for many years, serving as a deacon and teacher and...
Linda Garner, R.N., Ph.D., has served as Wilshire’s parish nurse since 2003. In this role she promotes and educates on matters of health, including answering questions, pointing people to resources and teaching CPR and first aid. A longtime Wilshire member, Linda is...