Professor Abayomi E. Thomas | Director

I am married with four children and one grandbaby.

Education: Master of Education in Special Education and a Ph.D. in General Psychology with emphasis in cognition and instructions from Grand Canyon University Phoenix, Arizona. I have worked in various school and college settings, as Director of Penn Foster General Education Programs Sanford-Brown College Houston Texas; American Technical Institute Executive Campus Director; Adjunct Professor of Psychology and Business Law – American Technical Institute – Houston West Campus. Professor of Psychology Houston Community College.

Professional Affiliation: National Association of Student Special Services. Texas Association of Student Special Services Programs. American Psychological Association.

Religion: Am a Baptist. Southmain Baptist Church Pasadena, TX

Honors: Elected member of Alpha Chi academic honor society and a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. An Alpha Chi chapter who helps to fuel a robust intellectual life both inside and outside the classroom, offering high-achieving student’s opportunities to engage with a community of peers on campus and across the country.

Gordon Smith | Treasurer

Currently married to Gail Smith.
Members of South Main Baptist Church, Pasadena, TX 77505
Retired/semi-retired
Self-employed 55 years - Home repairs, remodeling, real estate investments
Hobbies include instructor for ballroom and country western dance. Taught ten years of dance for Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and also taught for local college and private club.
Former Board Member Pasadena Chamber of Commerce.
Enjoy specialized gardening and coin collecting - numismatic.
My life centers around God's Word to do and be the best I can be.

Hurshel Debord | Trustee

Hurshel Debord was born in 1943 in Kentucky
Family: wife, 3 daughters, 3 granddaughters
Education: BS Chemical Engineering University of Kentucky.
Employment: retired Shell Oil Co
Active member and serves as a deacon at Southmain Baptist Church.
Has served as trustee/director for several nonprofit organizations, including TX-OK Kiwanis
Foundation, Pasadena Habitat for Humanity, and Bliss Meadows Civic Club (HOA)

Marshall H. Kendrick Jr | Trustee

Born 10/28/37, grew up in Nacogdoches, Texas, graduated Stephen F Austin University 1959 with B.S. degree, biology major, chemistry minor. Spent entire career in petrochemical and synthetic rubber businesses. General Manager in Organic Chemical Division of Bayer Corporation, retired in 1999. Deacon and Sunday school teacher at South Main Baptist Church in Pasadena, Texas. Board of Trustees Pasadena Independent School District. Married for 56 years, two children, five grandchildren.

NOTE: He is an embodiment of absolute simplicity encapsulated in random acts of kindness and generosity that will restore your faith in humanity. It’s no wonder why Marshall Kendrick Middle School Pasadena Texas was named after him.

DR. DANIEL CROWTHER | Senior Pastor

Daniel Crowther began serving as Senior Pastor of South Main Baptist Church on July 10, 2022. His humble spirit comes with a deep spiritual maturity and emotional intelligence that guides his relationship with others. He is a gifted pastor and preacher with a heart for missions and ministry. Daniel graduated in 2009 from Boyce College in Louisville, KY, with a bachelor’s degree in counseling. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Truett Seminary at Baylor University in 2016, with a concentration in Ministry Leadership. He earned a Doctorate of Ministry degree also from Truett Seminary in 2022.

Daniel is 40 years old and was born in Anderson, SC. Raised in a Christian home, he lived across the street from his grandfather who was a Baptist preacher. His grandfather had a tremendous impact and influence on his life. Daniel is a songwriter and loves hiking, fly fishing, and Atlanta Braves baseball.

CAROLYN WILLIAMS | Trustee

My name is Carolyn Williams, I accepted Christ as my Savior when I was thirteen years old. My Sunday School teacher gave us an assignment to mark our Bibles with the Roman Road to Salvation. As I was marking my Bible and reading the verses I realized I had never repented of my sins and asked Jesus to come into my heart. I knelt by my bed and prayed, asking Jesus to come into my heart.

I was able to stay home and raise my three children until I was aged 35. I prayed for God to lead me to a job because I needed to send my oldest son to college. The Lord revealed to me that I could become a police officer. I was accepted by the Houston Police Department and worked there for twenty two years before retiring.

My husband and I are both retired and spend time volunteering at our church, South Main Baptist Pasadena, Texas. I am the director of the Pathfinders Class Bible study department. We also spend time with our children and grandchildren and enjoy traveling. We once went on a mission trip with Buckner International to Kenya to dedicate a water well that was donated by one of our church members. We also visited orphanages and schools while we were there.

We and our department are praying for the renovations to be made to Azama College School in Otuo, Edo State, Nigeria, and have made donations to help with the many needed repairs to the school so the children will have a safe and sound learning environment.

SHIRLEY FRENCH | Trustee

I was born in Rockdale, Texas (a farming community) and my family moved to Houston, Texas when I was six years of age. My education was in Texas public schools. I have been employed in secretarial positions and also have my real estate license. I Was Very Fortunate To Be Brought Up In A Christian Home. I Accepted Jesus As My Personal Savior When I Was Eight Years Old. I Have Been Married To My Husband for Sixty Years and We Are Blessed With Two Children, Two Grandchildren and One Great Granddaughter. My Husband And I Owned And Operated A Precision Grinding Business In Houston, Texas Serving The Petro Chemical Industry. And The Oil Industry For 52 Years Before Retiring In 2010. We Consider Ourselves To Be Very Blessed With Family And Many Friends.

My Husband And I Are Members Of South Main Baptist Church In Pasadena, Texas. I Have Been Involved In Church Activities in Many Capacities All My Adult Life. In Earlier Years, I Worked With Children, Youth And Now I Am Working With Adults That Are My Age Group. I Love Working with Fellow Christians as We Strive to Follow God’s will.

ODION OJO, MD, DC | Secretary

Education:
1999-2000: Grace University, School of Medicine, Belize...MD (Doctor of Medicine)
1996-1999: University Eugenio Maria Hostos School of Medicine, Dominican Republic
1981-1985: Texas Chiropractic College, Pasadena, Texas...D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic)
1980-1982:University of Houston at Clear Lake City, Texas...B.S. (Biological Sciences)
1978-1979:Texas A&I University, Kingsville, Texas
1976-1977:Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, Oklahoma
1970-1974:Birch Freeman High School, Surulere, Lagos State
Work Experience:
1985-1987: Gulfgate Chiropractic Clinic as Associate Doctor.
Owner: Dr. Benjamin Beard
3807 Reveille Street, Houston, Texas.
1987-present: Astrodome Chiropractic and Sports Clinic
2600 South Loop West#580, Houston, Texas 77054
2008-2011: Astrodome pain clinic
Supervisor: Gerald Ratinov MD

Recognition: Community services

• Order of MeritNational Republican Senatorial Committee, July 1994
• Congressional Recognition Feb. 2001 by Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, (D,Texas) 18th Congressional District of Texas
• Certificate of Recognition Business and Community leader who pools resources to support nonprofit, community based programs.
• City of Houston 2001
• Sammy Davis Jr. Awards Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding leadership in support of the arts.
• National Leadership Award Physicians' Advisory Board
• Presidential Commission George H.W. Bush, 1992
• US Africa Community service certificate of appreciation
• Charter Member TEAM 2000 in the State of Texas
• Certificate of Appreciation SHAPE community center, 1991-1992
• Honored Member Oxford's WHO'S WHO, The Elite Registry of extraordinary
• Professionals for year 1992-1993
• Honored Member US. Registry. WHO'S WHO, 1995-1996.

Hobbies:

• Athletics...Track
• 1973-1975 Member of High School Track Team
• 1973-1975 Member of Lagos Track Team
• 1975 Member of Nigerian Track Team
• Reading , Traveling