A favorite preacher for many, Dr. Johnny Pope is in constant demand for churches and conferences coast to coast, and spanning the globe. Although preaching in many pulpits, his life call has been to remain pastor of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship of Houston, TX. In 2023 Dr. Pope celebrated his 42nd year as pastor and the 53rd year of his preaching ministry. His ministry is not only characteried by faithfulness and integrity, but also defined by a vibrant prayer life and a repurtation for rightly dvididing the Word of Truth. His compassion for the lost, and his warm frienship to the Body of Christ is a hallmark of his calling. Dr. and Mrs. Pope have been married since 1973, and have four children and fourteen grandchildren.
Email: jpope@christchurchbaptist.org
Pastor Jared Matthews was saved at the age of 5 at Pevely Baptist Church in Missouri. He met his wife Heather at Pensacola Christian College where they both received music degrees before beginning their ministry together at Sunter Bible Church and Sunter Christian Academy in Sunder, South Carolina. Jared served as music director there from 1999-2006 and then moved to McDonough, Georgia where he served from 2006-2008 as music director of Peoples Baptist Academy, a ministry of Peoples Baptist Church. In December of 2008, he returned to his childhood hometown of Festus Missouri where he was appointed music director of Second Baptist Church and Twin City Christian Academy. In 2014, he also became assistant pastor, principle of the school, and director of Living Springs Camp. He continued serving in these positions until the Lord moved to work with his father-in-law, Dr. Johnny Pope in January of 2018 as associate pastor/music director of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship. Jared and Heather have three children.
Email: jmatthews@christchurchbaptist.org
Pastor Jonathan Mills serves as the Christchurch youth pastor. He has filled many roles at Christchurch, including serving on the deacon board for two terms.
Pastor Mills is currently studying for a bachelor of Biblical Studies in Local Church Leadership from The Crown College. In Addition, Jon is an experienced heavy equipment mechanic, a background proven to be a great asset for Christchurch facilities managmenet.
Jonathan was saved at the age of 17 at church camp. A native Texan, Pastor Mills is married to his beautiful wife Erica. Jon and Erica will soon celebrate their 12th anniversary, and they have three beautiful daughters.
Email: jmills@christchurchbaptist.org
Erica Mills holds the position of Christchurch administrative assistant. Erica's creativity extends to her position as church administrative assistant. She enjoys managing email correspondence, producing church bulletins, organizing song service music, working with her husband Jonathan to coordinate youth activities, and performing countless administrative tasks.
Erica was born and raised in California in a Christian home. Saved at the age of eight, Erica moved to Texas in 2007. She has been married to Pastor Jonathan Mills for nearly 12 years and is a proud mama to three beautiful girls.
Email: emills@christchurchbaptist.org
Victoria Lord is the Executive Secretary of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship. Her sweet spirit and friendly demeanor have been the hallmark of our church office for more than 27 years. Constantly referred to as "The Best Secretary in the World" by Dr. Pope, Mrs. Lord exemplified the qualities of efficiency and loyalty.
Besides maintaining all reports, payroll, and correspondence for Christchurch, Mrs. Lord also handles the scheduling for Dr. Pope's meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements. Her tireless work is invaulable to Dr. Pope and the ministry of Christchurch Baptist Fellowship.