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Identity Statement
Our board is a deliberate snapshot of people we serve. We do not represent them; we are those people. As one, we are defined by a common essence beneath and beyond our significant diversity. Ultimately, we are a unique and minority group who will never forget but will always remember how deeply we need God's grace, how securely we walk in his grace, and how powerfuly his love for us gives others hope. We step up and step forward as undeserving people loved by the Creator of the Universe and with no other boast. We are content with being ourselves as God is making us who he calls us to be. Consequently, we are freed from ourselves to give hope beyond human ability.
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Welcome to the People of Pure Heart Vision
Here you can learn about our board, team, and mentorship interns.
Respectfully,
Randy Willingham
Board Members
Click on a particular board member in order to learn more about them.

John Loftis
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Glynda Mayo-Hall
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Flavil Yeakley
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Steve Smith
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Tom Tackett
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Tom Taylor
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Linda Wallingford
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John Watson
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Randy Willingham
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Bill Johnson
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Jesse Trice
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Gabriel Avila
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John Loftis
is as honest and vulnerable as a child while being as strong and courageous as an experienced soldier. He is secure in a confidence that rises above the false securities many lean on to cover a poor self-image. He impresses others with his lack of need to impress. He is, therefore, freed to encourage others. He is impressed by people who are not overly impressed with themselves; he is impressed when he sees people build others up and make a difference in others’ lives. He is interpersonally competent at levels he cannot himself explain (as are all true masters of any skill!). John’s honesty and openness is very disarming in a way that makes people feel at ease. He empowers the child within all of us us to freely speak the fears and hopes of our hearts. Yet, he is quite capable of response when people mistreat others. He believes we should be about living lives that show Christ within us (Colossians 1:27) and reveal Jesus to the world by the love we have for each other (John 13:35). When asked what Pure Heart Vision does, he says "that is the wrong question. The question,is 'what do you need?'" If we asked our board, “who, among us, do you adore?” all would shout in unison, “John Loftis!”
Glynda Mayo-Hall
is a Spirit led, hope-filled, and wise-hearted Christian. The first time we experienced each other was on a conference call with a larger group. She captured my heart and resonated with me immediately. She has a deep understanding of people often missed by others, and she has no fear when it comes to expressing her reflections. Yet, she is very wise, respectful, and appropriate in surfacing what everyone knows that few have the nerve to admit. I have seen her, time and time again, lead a group of gifted leaders because of her willingness to get at the heart of a matter that others fear expressing. She is uniquely able to surface high value conversations empowering others to participate at levels of engagement they may not have previously experienced. Glynda is a strong person who does not force herself on others. She is patient, kind, and very gracious. She is a voice for the voiceless, accountability for the powerful, and a path for the aspiring. Her faith is integrated into every aspect of her life. Her love for others drives her to seek a place for others above herself. She is charismatic yet charming, courageous yet caring, insightful yet truly open, and she is bold yet deeply sensitive to both God and others. Glynda is a resourceful and creative lady who has been a pioneer in many ways opening doors for others beyond herself.
Dr. Bruce McLarty
is stepped off our board when he took the role of president at Harding University.
Dr. Flavil Yeakley
is the most often quoted faculty member of the entire Harding University Bible department. He is known across the nation as a church growth statistician who has been conducting research on the churches of Christ for decades. He provides consulting, coaching, writing, and research to Pure Heart Vision and the Center for Spiritual Leadership. He directed the Center for Church Growth at Harding University from the early 1990's until just recently when he allowed us the blessing of inheriting that center to create the Center for Spiritual Leadership. We are now creating the Yeakley Digital Library. Dr. Yeakley is faithful, loving, and deeply dedicated to God's Kingdom. You can click on the Yeakley Library icon on the right side of this web page to access many of his materials that he makes available free of charge.
Steve Smith
is an emotionally sensitive person who is serious about spiritual depth and holiness. He is unimpressed with fads and superficial “spirituality” that is full of praise and empty of real godliness. Yet, he is a praise-full person who loves experiencing God, and God alone, at the center of our shared lives and worship. He is deeply committed to fostering healthy relationships between brothers and sisters in Christ and sharing what we have in Christ with others. He understands that loving each other the way Christ loves us is the biblical doctrine we should be living. He is devout in his faith without being condescending toward others. He is open to insight from people with whom he does not agree without losing sight of his own convictions. He is receptive, disciplined, intelligent, and deeply dedicated to serving others beyond his own self-interest. He empowers others to participate in his own personal and ongoing growth into deeper spiritual maturity.
Tom Tackett
is a true spiritual shepherd no matter what role he may fill, and he has filled many! He completed a degree in biblical studies because he simply wanted to better understand the Bible as God’s word. He did not pursue his degree because he wanted to be a minister. He has served as an elder, a deacon, and a minister. Currently he is employed by Future Fuel Chemical Company in Batesville, AR after working a number of years for Eastman Chemical. He is, also, currently serving as a minister for the Glennwood Church of Christ in Tuckerman, Arkansas. Tom is, at heart, a coach who loves to see others succeed. He calls people to their best by effectively identifying and articulating strengths that are deeply within a person. Not only does he identify our strengths but he describes them in detail and uncovers the ways our strengths benefit others. He is a gifted non-flattering encourager in such a way that he empowers us to believe we can make the trip from where we are to where we wish we were. He is tender hearted, spiritually dedicated, giving of himself, and ready to serve. If you want to see him in tears ask him about seeing young girls increase in their confidence as they experienced national level prominence as a softball team. He loves to see others do well.
Tom Taylor
is a problem for people who think that religiously devout people never have any fun! He is centered in and by his faith. From a foundation of his faith, he has effectively balanced his work life, family, and Christian service. He has been a dedicated father to his two grown sons, and has given them a model for engaging life fully in ways that honor God while enjoying the life God has given. He is a smart and informed believer with a tender heart that runs underneath his fun loving playfulness. He is trusting, patient, and gracious with others. Tom has a solid grasp on the heart and mind of rural churches of Christ. He came to Christ when he was in the Army serving in Alaska. He then served rural churches and received the certification from the Harding School of Biblical Studies, completed a bachelor's degree in Bible and Ministry at Harding University, and a master's degree at Harding Graduate School of Religion. Not only does Tom understand rural churches of Christ but he also loves them. He served as a minister before returning to school to become a pharmacist. He currently does fill-in preaching, and is a pharmacist at Fred’s Pharmacy.
Linda Wallingford
is a deeply gracious, kind, and sweet spirited lady of principle, dedication, and faith. She has, therefore, a unique mixture of strength and kindness expressed in patience, determination, and a resolute heart. She is non-assuming for herself yet always giving of herself for others. Her wisdom is deep because she is receptive to God's wisdom. She has journeyed to the place where wisdom gives way to faith, and is more concerned about validating others than demonstrating her own insights. She is a loyal believer dedicated to encouraging the good in everyone she meets. She is an incredibly gifted encourager, listener, and caregiver who is focused on eternal rather than temporary results. Linda is sophisticated yet unpretentious, supportive yet willing to challenge, and tactful yet honest. I have had the honor of seeing Linda minister to others who were hurting with pain Linda herself was still trying to process. She cares enough for people that she can and does enter the world of their pain even when it is painful to her. She has turned some of life's deepest and most painful losses into acts of love and service to others. She cares deeply for others without enabling them to stay in their pain. She has depth and yet an ability to have fun enjoying God's gift of life.
John Watson
is a loyal friend, trusted confidant, and loved shepherd to a number of people. He has served as a formal shepherd in the past. He is a genuine and open man who is what he presents himself to be. He has a wide range of people with whom he can interact with an appreciation that is not at all patronizing. He has a courageous integrity that causes him to stand for what he believes to be right . . . even if he stands alone. Yet, he has the people insight and wisdom to effectively evaluate when he should push and when he should simply differ while honoring the group. John is very creative and willing to take risks for the sake of progress. I have seen him take risks for people over and over as he patiently and deeply invests his heart and resources into providing opportunities for new hope. He has provided opportunities for more people than I can count. John was one of the original members of the Muskogee Church of Christ where he also served as an elder.
Randy Willingham
I am a grateful to experience ministry beyond my own ability. God’s mercy is the only experience I know that is more real than the damage of sin. My greatest fear is self-centeredness. My second greatest fear is self-centeredness in others. God has lifted me from despair into hope that is more powerful than life itself. I have deeply sought hope that will not disappoint through experiences of death, heartache, disappointment, failure, and even success. I found my own heart full of idols and false dependencies but have been freed to trust God beyond myself.
When I really believed God loved me, I stopped making demands of others that they could not meet. I began trusting God for what I could not see, hear, or discover. God gave me what I was trying to take but could never achieve. Now, the greatest joy of my life is being a carrier of God’s true hope to a world of empty hopes and false promises. My prayer is that God’s Spirit will enter and then flow from my heart to quench the thirst of others (John 7:37-39). God has graciously given me the joy of experiencing His flow hand in hand with friends, the people of Pure Heart Vision.
Bill Johnson
is very good at moving a group conversation along in a way that brings about deeper harmony, more genuine authenticity, and greater mutual respect. He is articulate, insightful, and courageous enough to engage relational dynamics in a way that both challenges and reassures participants. He is a very good and discerning listener who is both empowering and challenging. He grasps the relational nature of the Gospel and lives that out in very practical ways. Bill is always well organized, dedicated to the task, and invested in the relationships. He loves to empower others and would rather ensure that others have a voice than that he be able to voice himself. Yet, he is very good at speaking his heart and mind completely without disrespecting or disregarding the voice of others who may disagree. He is also a natural for distinguishing good from bad processes as people work together. As a result, he consistently contributes to a high level of group synergy. He is both dedicated and deep in his walk with the Lord, his family, and the church.
Jesse Trice
is an amazing man of Spirit filled virtue. His qualities are deep and clearly grow from the depth of his character shaped by the cross, informed by the Word, and given to God's will. He is passionate, powerful, intentional, and helpfully wise. Dr. Trice lives out a staggering level of dediccation to the people he serves. He is faithful through and through as he serves others with a pace that would intimidate almost any work alcoholic. And, yet, he is always fully present when engaging an individual. Jesse is a man who embodies the work of the Holy Spirit in that he is very bold and, yet, very kind. I once heard him preach and it was like experiencing lightening! He is charismatic and, yet, I always get the clear sense that he loves people and is very sensitive to them. He does not impose himself on others but he lifts us up, challenges us, and helps us know we are loved. He is centered on God's grace while not hesitate at all to call us to be what God expects. I like to think of him as a "lightening bolt of love." He is a gifted individual who offers his giftedness to God as a sacrifice of service and all who know him benefit.
Gabriel Avila
is a dedicated, disciplined, and focused disciple who deeply cares for people, values a high level of achievement, and loves to discern God's will. He has dedicated his heart to ministry in very deliberate ways for years. He came close to studying for full-time ministry years ago but decided, rather, to be an optometrist. Yet, he became an optometrist with a plan. Dr. Avila decided to own a practice rather than work for someone else so that he could eventually give himself to some expression of ministry. After completing his doctorate, he moved to Abilene, Texas to begin his optometry practice. He intentionally chose Abilene because he planned to develop financially to the place where he could attend Abilene and do a theological degree under people like the late Dr. Charles Siburt. In a relatively short amount of time he took over ownership of the practice and developed his business enough to enter theological training and join Pure Heart Vision. He has not waited, however, to serve. He has served faithfully as a deacon, has assisted in minister searches, and has contributed to multiple ministry efforts. Gabriel has always had a focus on that which lasts for eternity with an eye toward caring for people because of his love for God.
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In Memory
Thinking of Dr. Charles Siburt
We lost the physical presence of our beloved Dr. Charles Siburt but we will never forget him. Much of our consulting and coaching work is inspired by and dedicated to him. He is missed every day. Our Center for Spiritual Leadership is dedicated to Drs. Siburt and Flavil Yeakley. And, we dedicate our attempt to assist ministers and churches in transition to Dr. Siburt.
He was a unique mixture of high level competence and genuine deep compassion. He loved true harmony but was willing to challenge cheap, superficial, or false peace. He constructively challenged people with courageous care that was both truthful and relevant to greater maturity. Charles loved to empower others, and to experience others reaching their God-given potential. He was a master at helping others close the gap on who they were becoming without imposing himself or his own agenda. Personally, he lived a dedicated life of purpose and meaning that was very intentional.
He was like a great artist when it comes to interpersonal relationships, and his masterpieces were pictures of truth in love framed with grace - and, sometimes, painful grace. He was, though legally blind, repeatedly described as the most insightful and wise man others ever experienced. Ironically, almost poetically, he saw what others didn't before their very eyes; he saw what mattered most. He blessed us as Chair of our Pure Heart Vision Board until he left his loved ones to be with the Lord on July 11, 2012.
Team
Every one of our team members serve sacrificially to help Pure Heart Vision help others. All of these people have a sense of purposeful partnership in a work of eternal consequences.
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Malinda Wheeler
Assistant to the Director
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Dan Willingham
Technology Support
Web Page Development
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Nate Willingham
Technology
Web Page Development
Software Design and Graphic Arts
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Bryan Tarpley
Technology Support
Web Page Development
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Ryan Parsons
Co-Coach & Caregiver
Technology Development
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Kristy Soler
PHV Intern Alumni
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Randy Willingham
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Interns
Pure Heart Vision Mentorships are much more than scholarships. They are long term developmental investments in the lives of people who seek to be as productive as possible in giving their lives for the Gospel. We seek interns who can embody the essence of Pure Heart Vision and serve others beyond their own self-interest. Listed below are current interns, past interns, and the people whose stories we have sought to honor. Go to the Resources page of our website to learn more about the Mentorships or click on any picture of an intern for a description of that particular intern.
Current Interns
Ben Hansen
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Stephen Kernan
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2012 Imagination Dinner "Meet the Interns"
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2013 PHV Board Meeting "Intern Update"
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Intern Alumni
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Tess Bragg
1st Grade Teacher
Mesquite, TX
From Texas |
J.D. & Ashley Dargai
Ashley, a teacher
Austin, TX
J.D., from Hungary |
Caleb Hudson
Tutoring elementary children
Graduate School
Flippin, AR |
Kristy Soler
MFT Grad Student
Searcy, AR
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John owns and operates Cimarron Valley Sod Farm, and he is an elder at the Cushing Church of Christ in Cushing, OK. He is married to Pauline and has four grown children, Johnny, Kristi, Matt, and Mark.
Email: loftis@cowboy.net
(918) 387-2326
Glynda is an international inspirational speaker, a member of the Churches of Christ since 1958, and a member of the Fairfax Church of Christ for over 25 years. She serves (or has served) as a member of the Vision, Mission and Values; Strategic Planning and Staffing Steering Committees. Additionally, she is a Life Line Ministry Group leader for Servant Ministry and she has served on the Mission & Evangelism and Women’s Ministry Committees.
As a Public Administrator employed by the County of Fairfax in the Office of the County Executive -Office of Partnerships she recruits businesses, government, non-profit, civic and faith based organizations as partners and stakeholders to support county programs, leverage resources and find solutions for human service issues. Presently, she provides consultation to the Office for Women and the Commission for Women in partnership development and in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services.
Glynda graduated from Southwestern Christian College (SwCC) an HBCU (Historically Black College in Texas), Abilene Christian University and completed graduate course work at the University of Redlands. Ms. Hall has an impressive list of service and leadership on national and local boards and councils, including the SwCC Board of Trustees; Rotary Club of Centreville, National Military Family Association Board of Directors, Leadership Fairfax, Inc., National Congress of Black Women, Inc.; Granville Academy and SwCC Women At Work.
Born in Paris, Tennessee and raised in Chicago she now lives in the National Capital Area in Centreville, Virginia. Glynda is the mother of two sons, Kennard Jacquin and Eryck Nikkel and the grandmother of Dorian J. Chandler Hall.
Her favorite scripture is Proverbs 3:6-7 “In ALL your ways acknowledge HIM and HE shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes. Fear the Lord and depart from evil.”
Her testimony: As I acknowledge HIM in All my ways, He directs my path, goes before me, orders my steps and HIS Holy Spirit is with me in all ways on all my journeys.
Phone: home-703 222-0912; office-703 324-5237; cell-703 967-5112
Address: 14301 Winding Woods CT, Centreville, VA 20120
Email: ggmayo1950@cox.net
Bruce became the Vice President of Spiritual Life at Harding University in 2005 after serving as a minister for several years. He was the minister at the College Church of Christ in Searcy, AR for 14 years before stepping his role at Harding University.
Biographical Sketch
Personal
Born in Nashville, Tennessee, May 3, 1957.
Grew up in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Tennessee.
Parents are Durley and Sue McLarty of Cookeville, Tennessee. Has one brother (Karl) and two sisters (Kim and Karen).
Married Ann Hutson (BSN from Harding, class of ‘80) on May 31, 1980. They have two daughters, Charity (HU class of ‘04) and Jessica (HU class of ‘06).
Education
Graduated in 1975 from Harding Academy in Memphis, Tennessee.
Graduated in 1978 from Harding College with a B.A. in Bible.
Graduated in 1982 from Harding Graduate School of Religion with the M.Th.
Graduated in 2010 from Ashland Theological Seminar, Ashland, Ohio with the D. Min.
Ministry Experience
Preached for two years during college for the church in Williford, Arkansas.
Preached for the church in Marks, Mississippi from 1980-1982.
Outreach Minister for the Holmes Road church of Christ, 1982-1984.
Missionary in Meru, Kenya, 1984-1985.
Preached for the Collegeside congregation in Cookeville, Tennessee, 1986-1991.
Preached for the College church in Searcy from 1991-2005.
Since August 2005 has served as the Vice President for Spiritual Life at Harding University.
Lectureships
Has spoken on the Harding, Freed-Hardeman, Oklahoma Christian, Ohio Valley, Abilene, David Lipscomb, Pepperdine University lectureships, and the Austin Graduate School of Religion’s Sermon Seminar.
Writing
Has written articles for 21st Century Christian Magazine, Upreach Magazine, Image Magazine, The Gospel Advocate, and Harding’s new Church and Family Magazine.
Wrote chapters in the 1998 Harding Lectureship Book (“You Are A Royal Priesthood”) and the 1999 Freed-Hardeman Lectureship Book (“Trusting in God’s Providence”).
Has written one full-length book, Journey of Faith: Walking with Jesus Through the Gospel of John, which was published in 1997.
Has written a commentary on Paul’s Letter to Philemon for a just-released commentary in the Truth for Today Commentary Series.
Awards
In 1999 received the “Outstanding Alumnus Award” from the College of Bible and Religion at Harding University.
Bruce D. McLarty
110 Cherokee Place
Searcy, Arkansas 72143
(501) 279-4449
bmclarty@harding.edu
Charles is a nationally recognized church consultant (often referred to as the “Church Doctor”), director of the Doctor of Ministry program at Abilene Christian University, director of the Center for Church Enrichment, associate dean for ministry services and church programs in the graduate school of theology, and the Frazer professor of Church Enrichment. He directs Elderlink, the Minister Support Network, and provides conflict mediation and counseling for churches and church leaders. He is married to Judy and has two sons, John and Ben.
Charles also serves as an elder at the University Church of Christ in Abilene. He teaches graduate ministry courses, including Introduction to Christian Ministry, Church Leadership, Pastoral Ministry Skills for Church Leaders, and Managing Conflict in Churches.He has served ministers, church leaders, and congregations by directing programs such as ElderLink and the Minister Support Network.
Charles completed his A. A. degree at Lubbock Christian University before graduating from Abilene Christian University with a B. A. degree in 1968 and a M.Div. degree in 1971. He earned his D.Min. from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1978. He came to ACU in 1988 after serving as a minister in several congregations. He has performed seminars and consultations in scores of congregations in the U. S. and Canada.
Charles and his wife, Judy, have two married sons, John and Ben, both of whom are also ministers. Their greatest joy is time spent with their three grandchildren.
AbileneChristian University
ACU Box 29405
Abilene, TX 79699
Office: 325-674-3732
Home: (325) 673-9405
Email: siburt@bible.acu.edu
Web Page: http://www.acu.edu/academics/cbs/gst/faculty/siburt.html
Steve serves the church as elder and he is a Bank president at Simmons First National Bank. He is the treasurer for Pure Heart Vision.
Email: rootbeer@clintoncable.net
Linda is also a businesswoman with work in various parts of the country.
Email: lindawallingford@mac.com
John owns Economy Pharmacy, is married to Janice, and they have four grown children, and a growing number of grandchildren.
Email: jlw2@economypharmacy.com
Click here for a more biographical description of Dr. Willingham that includes academic information. However, for most people the following description may be adequate.
Randy Willingham moved to Harding University in 2000, as an associate professor, in hopes of narrowing the gap between academic learning and practical field training that is relevant to church life. His belief that practical ministry is always a multi-disciplinary experience is reflected in his ministry classes that include both ministry and non-ministry majors. He received the Distinguished Teacher Award from Harding University in 2006. He serves as a faculty coach for the Master of Ministry degree at Harding’s Center for Advanced Ministry Training, a program devoted to training on the field for the field.
In his early 20’s, he was led to Christ and mentored by an elder who was 50 years older than him. Much of his life, before conversion, was spent as a world-class athlete under some of the best coaches in the world along with many friends who went on to win Olympic Gold medals after he turned his attention to ministry preparation. He has transferred the commitment level of Olympians into a pursuit of God’s will in ministry. After leaving Oklahoma State University, he graduated from the Harding School of Biblical Studies, Harding University (a B.A. in Bible and minors in Greek and Physical Education), Harding Graduate School of Religion (an M. Div. emphasizing philosophy of religion and New Testament), and Abilene Christian University with a Doctorate of Ministry degree. He has received additional training by participation in such groups as the Educator’s Leadership Academy, The Leadership Circle, and the Oklahoma Academy of Mediators. He specializes in flipping destructive conflict into constructive energy for leadership development. Others have described his coaching as providing a unique mixture of simultaneous care, comfort, and challenge.
He is focused on representing the needs and concerns of motivated church members to the academic community attempting to create connections that enhance church life and provide credibility for evangelism. Since coming to Harding in 2000, he has served over 40 churches. He has provided leadership coaching for multitudes of elderships (as well as individual elders), ministers, and informal church leaders in 17 states. He deliberately seeks to develop life-time friendships of shared value partnerships. He has shared meaningful work with 22 congregations over the past 12 months, and most of those have had relationships with him for much longer than the previous 12 months. His commitment to connecting the worlds of academia and church life as well as theory and practice also surface in his previous work of developing an internship and his present work of developing a formal mentorship for people serving in the church context.
Randy and Eva were married in 1982 and they have two sons, Nathan and Daniel.
Harding University
Center for Spiritual Leadership
915 East Market
HU 12288, Searcy, AR 72149-2288
501-279-4614; email: rwillingham@harding.edu
Web Page: http://www.randywillingham.com
Email: randy@pureheartvision.org
501 230-2732
Why I want to be an intern for Pure Heart Vision
My name is Tiffany Perez. I am a junior at Harding University majoring in Communication Sciences and Disorders with a minor in Spanish. I plan to become a speech therapist. I am blessed with a fun and loving family. My mom, Nancy, was born in Illinois and my Dad, Paco, was born in Cuba, which is a fun mixture. They met in Miami, the place where I have lived my whole life until leaving for college. I have an older sister, Heather, who married Max Lopez and has a baby on the way! I also have an older brother named Tim who, with the help of my dad, taught me how to hunt and fish. In my spare time, I like to watch movies, hike, read, and, when I’m home, go to the beach. I love to be with people! Harding was the perfect place for me to attend because I have met great friends of all varieties here.
I have been an intern at Pure Heart Vision for two years and counting. It has been one of the biggest blessings in my college career. I am presented with opportunities to learn from the wisdom of strong Christians, watch churches being blessed by a ministry made specifically for them, and gain experience in an office setting. The day-to-day office environment is comfortable and loving. We have a good time while we get to know each other and happily welcome newcomers into the family. When we are involved with trips to churches or the Harding lectureship we are able to gain an insight on church family and growth that is important for me as I look to continue to grow as a more useful part of Christ’s church.
Professional Background
Jesse is a Retired Naval Officer having served twenty-two years of active duty in the U. S. Navy retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Commander. He acquired extensive experience in surface and sub-surface ship operations, and earned sub-specialties in Weapons Systems Acquisition and Management, Electronic Warfare, and Command, Control, and Communications. He is currently a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice at the Browning Therapy Group, and the Foundation for Applied Christian Counseling in Los Alamitos, CA. He specializes in Cognitive Christian Couples Therapy, family abuse, and domestic violence. He is trained and certified to conduct financial counseling, HIV, Substance Abuse counseling, and Divorce Mediation. He is a certified trainer and facilitator for the ‘Third Option,’ a Non-profit Organization to help couples enhance marriage. He is an Adjunct Instructor at Argosy University and is responsible for training graduate students aspiring to become psychotherapists. Jesse has a broad business background. He and has served as a Marketing Director, Vice President of Consumer Operations, and executive consultant at United Mortgage Credit, Inc. a nationwide credit reporting, real estate and consulting firm. Jesse is currently working on an audio and video projects designed to help relationships of families and couples.
Education
Jesse holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts and Business Administration from Philander Smith College, Little Rock, AR. He eared a MS degree in Weapons Systems Acquisition and Management from the Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, a Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology with distinction from National University, San Diego, CA. Jesse has completed doctoral studies, and anticipates completion of the Doctorate of Education degree in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University in May, 2009.
His scriptural motto: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)
Address: 2502 N. Poinsttia St, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Email: jmtjtten@aol.com
Gabriel Avila, OD
Optometric Glaucoma Specialist
EDUCATION
Doctor of Optometry, May 2002, NSU College of Optometry
Bachelor of Zoology, May 1998, Oklahoma State University
SPECIALIZED OPTOMETRIC COURSE WORK
Optometric Glaucoma Specialist
Ophthalmic Application of Lasers, 2001
Advanced Clinical Methods Course, 2001
Fourth Year Project Award, 2000-2001: Leadership in the Private Practice Setting
CLINCAL ROTATIONS
W.W. HASTINGS INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE HOSPITAL, TAHLEQUAH, OK
NSU OPTOMETRY CLINIC, ROTATIONS, TAHLEQUAH, OK
Acute Care and Walk-In Clinic • Ocular Disease Clinic • Neurology • Diabetic Clinic • Electrodiagnostics • Traumatic Brain Injury • Primary Care • Specialty Contact Lens
PROFESSIONAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE
2003- President of Abilene Advanced Eyecare and Vintage Eyewear
2005-2007 Rolling Plains Optometric Association President
2002-2003 Lonestar Optometric Associates, Lenscrafters
2004 Williams Consulting Group Client
2007- I2I: Optometric Peer Review and Practice Management Group
2011 Power Practice Consulting Group Client
Awards and Honors
2002: Outstanding Fourth Year Student
2001: Outstanding Third Year Student
2001 Student Leadership Award
2000 Student Service Award
2000 President’s Award
1998 Phi Kappa Phi National Honors Organization
1998 Oklahoma State University Gold Award for Academic Excellency
1998 Graduated Magna Cum Laude
1996-1998 Alpha Epsilon Delta National Honors Organization for Pre Med Students
AFFILIATIONS
American Optometric Association
Texas Optometric Association
Abilene Chamber of Commerce
Young Life Christian Association
American Heart Association
Abilene Women’s Council for Breast Cancer
PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL
Member of Southern Hills Church of Christ
Deacon for Short Term Care Needs
Missions Committee
Minister Search Committee
New Building Committee
Youth Minister Search Committee
Various Mission Trips
Baptized in Ponca City Oklahoma at the age of 12, Grand Avenue Church of Christ
Married for 18 Years to lovely wife Sherry
Three children, Jaylen, our only daughter, Michael, middle chi
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