Steve Sargent – Senior Minister Steve joined the Southwest Central team in 2007, serving for eight years as our Youth & Family Minister before transitioning into the role of Senior Minister in 2015. In this capacity, he focused on a variety of initiatives, including pastoral care and the planning of multi-voiced worship services for our Sunday gatherings.

When Covid-19 led to shutdowns in 2020, Steve’s role shifted again; he began preaching every week via his cellphone on Facebook Live. When the doors reopened a year later, he continued preaching on a nearly weekly basis while maintaining his focus on pastoral care, short-term and long-term congregational planning, and building authentic relationships within the neighborhood.

Steve has been married to Chelsie since 2005, and they have one daughter, who joined the family in 2011. When they are not hanging out in Houston, they can be found traveling, hiking, reading a good book, or hunting down the best vegetarian food they can find.

Antonio Zapata – Head of Maintenance  Antonio has worked diligently, quietly, and purposefully with SWC since 2006. He is beloved by both this congregation and our neighborhood. Also – he can repair just about anything!

DeAndre Gibbs – Ministry Assistant  DeAndre grew up at SWC, and now as a young man, he works in our front office. While he manages the essentials – preparing for Sundays, checking emails, and answering phones – he does much more than that: he intentionally cares for every person who walks through our front door.