Church Leadership
Welcome to Davon, Crystal, and the boys. Their address is 6500 Hwy 129, Monterey, LA 71354 or P O Box 400. Telephone # is 318-386-7592
Paul Avery - Elder
Paul is married to Julia and they have three grown sons, Cam, Brandon and Matthew who all grew up and live in Monterey.
Paul grew up in southern Minnesota and moved down to Monterey to work with the church and start a bus ministry. He stayed because he can't stand the cold Minnesota months and his wife grew up here.
Paul farms about 500 acres and does his own painting business. He is one of the main adult teachers for the church.
If you would like to contact Paul, you can do so by phone at (318)386-2243 or snail mail him @ Paul Avery, 196 Calkins Rd, Monterey, LA 71354. Paul's cell # is 318-452-1054.
Robert Campbell - Elder
Robert is married to Ann and they have three grown sons, Bob, Kim and Randy. Two of their sons are airline pilots and Robert and Ann enjoy cheap travel because of it.
Robert and Ann were both long-time teachers at Monterey High School and both retired from the school here.
Robert and Ann both grew up in Monterey, but they love to travel away from here and see the world and their two sons who live away from Monterey. Robert and Ann have 10 grandchildren who they love to spoil.
You may contact Robert by phone @ (318)386-2690 or snail mail him @ Robert Campbell, 7901 Hwy 129, Monterey, LA 71354
Russell Crum - Elder
Russell is married to Catherine and they have two grown children, Rusty and Sherri.
Russell has been involved in ministry for over 50 years. He currently preaches on Sunday mornings at the Monterey Christian Church, but he has also had ministries in Hamburg, Iowa and was once the preaching minister right here at the Monterey Church of Christ.
You may contact Russell by phone @ (318)386-2233 or snail mail him @ Russell Crum, P O Box 22, Monterey, LA 71354.
Vance Cross - Deacon
Vance is married to Gay and they have one daugther, Laren, who just graduated from the University of Mississippi. Vance and Gay both grew up in Monterey and have lived here their whole life. Both of them are heavily involved in the music ministry and host a small group in their home.
Vance works in construction and Gay is a teacher at Monterey High School. They have recently remodeled their house and it's a great place to have a small group Bible study.
You may contact Vance by phone @ (318)386-3008 or snail mail him @ Vance Cross, P O Box 172, Monterey, LA 71354.
Jack Bairnsfather - Deacon
Jack is married to Betty Jo and they have two grown children, Joe and Jill, plus a son, Guy, who is deceased..Jack is a local legend, having coached the Monterey High School boys basketball team for over 30 years and being inducted into the Louisiana High School Hall Of Fame.
Betty Jo was a receptionist at Monterey High School until she retired.
Jack and Betty Jo are involved in the church a lot of ways that no one sees such as making sure the gym floor is clean and all the rats are chased out of the recreation building kitchen. They are both retired from the school system and enjoy every second of their "free time" with their three grandchildren.
You may contact Jack by phone @ (318)386-2384 or snail mail him @ Jack Bairnsfather, P O Box 314, Monterey, LA 71354.
Wyatt Brown - Deacon
Wyatt is married to Laurie and they have three children, Connor, 9, Elisa, 7 and Wesley, 3. Wyatt and Laurie help lead and coordinate the music at church and Wyatt is also a youth group leader.
Wyatt works as a forester for a local lumber company in Natchez, MS and loves hunt and spend time at the hunting camp with family and friends.
Laurie stays at home with the full-time job of managing the Brown household and is also the church's part-time secretary.
You may contact Wyatt by phone @ (318)386-2982 or snail mail him @ Wyatt Brown, 6797 Hwy 129, Monterey, LA 71354.