MINISTERS, STAFF & ELDERS

Doug Crum brings 27 years of ministry experience to the Austin Avenue Church of Christ. His heart is devoted to sharing the love of God, and he is passionate about helping others know the message God wants His children to hear. At the core of Doug’s mission is a simple desire: that people would come to know the love of God found in Christ Jesus.

A native of Arlington, Texas, Doug holds a Bachelor’s degree in Youth and Family Ministry and a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Abilene Christian University. He is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity Equivalency, also from ACU.
Doug joins us from Hobbs, New Mexico, where he served as the Preaching Minister at Taylor Street Church of Christ from 2012-2025.  Prior to that, Doug served at the 4th & Elm Church of Christ in Sweetwater as the Involvement Minister (2005-2012) and at the Mansfield Church of Christ as a Youth Minister (1998-2005).  In addition to his full-time ministry, Doug has also served as a hospital chaplain, an adjunct college professor, and a prison chaplain.

In addition to his full-time ministry Doug has served as a hospital chaplain, an adjunct college professor, and a prison chaplain.
Doug is the blessed husband to Jennifer Crum (John Tiner’s  daughter and Sandra Beihl’s niece).  Doug and Jennifer have three children, Wyatt, a graduate of ACU and his wife Athena, Lilly, a Freshman at ACU this fall, and Gracie who is in the eighth Grade.

I am the Associate Minister at Austin Ave.  I get to work with Adult Education, Family Ministry, Small Groups, and I am involved in various administrative duties of the congregation.  As such, I wear many hats, but ultimately in all tasks, I seek to “love God and love others.”

I have a background as both a Youth Minister, and I’m also a licensed speech-language pathologist.  I love hiking, backpacking, books, movies, kettlebells, and great Mexican food.  I am blessed to be Jamie’s husband and Kip and Callie’s dad.  Mostly, I’m a servant of Jesus, and I proclaim his Lordship.  

I graduated from Angelo State University in 2022 (I'm shocked too) with a bachelor's degree in education specializing in middle school. While at university, I served as the Vice President of Rams for Christ for 2 years and President for 1 year before starting my education career in Bangs, TX. At Bangs, I coached Middle School girl's volleyball, basketball, and track. I also taught 6th grade math for 2 years. Although I am not employed by a school anymore, I still consider myself a teacher at heart. I strive to apply skills that I have acquired from my time in the classroom to help bring the Bible to life in real and applicable ways with the goal of leading teens to develop a relationship with King Jesus that will last a lifetime!
I have loved working with the families and church here in Brownwood and look forward to many years of service shoulder-to-shoulder with my church family. In May of 2025, I married the love of my life, Estephanie. 

My husband, Waylon, and I moved to Brownwood in the fall of 2019 from Midland, Tx. I am a former theatre and English teacher. My experience in those fields helps me bring creativity, enthusiasm, and organizational skills to the Children’s Ministry here at Austin Avenue. Waylon and I were married in 2002, and we have three children - Anwynne, Hayden, and Eliza - and one fur-baby - Sheriff.

As Children’s Minister, I get the honor and privilege of pouring Jesus into the hearts and minds of all of the children in the congregation from birth to 6th grade (and beyond!). I run the children’s Bible classes, Kids Matter activities, 412 Ministries, VBS, Children’s Message, and Children’s Worship. I am happiest when I am with the children, so I am smiling constantly.

I have been at Austin Avenue church of Christ serving as Adult Education Director and Missions Minister since 1996. I graduated from Bear Valley School of Preaching in 1981 and started my career at Bell Avenue church of Christ in Amarillo, TX. I began my tenure at Austin Avenue after serving in the missions field, first in Cordoba, Argentina, from 1984-1985, then in Santiago, Chile, from 1987-1996. In addition to teaching classes at Austin Avenue, I continue to make overseas trips and missionary site visits. My wife, Carol, and I have three grown children and one grandchild.

I have been here since I was a baby. Austin Avenue church of Christ has helped raise me, teach me, and transform me. I was away for a few years when I attended Abilene Christian University from 2001-2005. I met my husband here when we were in the youth group together.
Aaron, my husband, and I went to high school together at Brownwood High School, dated while we were in college, and then married in the Fall of 2008. And we have one amazing son, Gordon.
I am currently the 2-year-old class coordinator. That means I help Shanna out as much as I can for that particular class. I also lead the Take Them A Meal Ministry for the church.

I was raised in Plains, Texas and my home church was Denver City Church of Christ. I met my husband, Tyrel Tyson, in the second grade. We married on March 1, 2003, and moved to Ruidoso, New Mexico in November of 2003. We had our oldest son, Tell, in 2008 and our second oldest, Orrin, in 2011. We moved to Brownwood in January 2012. We added a third son, Beckett, in 2014 and our youngest girl, Tayla, in 2017. My husband, Tyrel, has been an electrician for Grimsley Electric for almost 8 years. We love Brownwood and our church family!

I started here at the church office in May of 2021. As the records secretary, I am in charge of creating and printing the bulletins on Sundays, recording baptisms, the number of people present, members that have moved away, and all other records for the church. My coworkers say I bring a bright and fun atmosphere to the office!

My husband, Bill, and I moved to Brownwood in November of 2014 and began attending Austin Avenue in March of 2015. I was born in Tahoka, TX, and grew up in Coahoma, TX. I married Bill on April 4, 1974, and together we have 2 children and 4 grandchildren. I am retired from banking and started working as the bookkeeper for Austin Avenue in September 2017. I love spending time with my family, attending my grandchildren’s activities, and serving others. 

I started working at Austin Avenue church of Christ in March 2015. My job is to "keep this awesome church tidy!" I moved to Brownwood in 2001, where I met her husband, Brant, through this very church! We have an amazing son, Trine.