| MISSION HOUSTON STAFF Steve Capper :: Managing Director Email Steve Capper Steve joined the Mission Houston staff in 2000 while still serving as the Rector (i.e., Sr. Pastor) at Church of the Redeemer, an inner city Episcopal church where he had been since 1994. He first served to connect pastors and leaders of ministry organizations in the near-downtown SE parts of the city, and then as Associate Director in 2002. Named as Executive Director on March 1, 2003, Steve spearheads the coaching and resourcing of our Community Service Area Facilitators and teams, gives oversight to the Whole & Healthy Children initiative, and is a presenter, coach and executive team member with the Faithwalking process. Steve continues to consult with communities in both southern Africa and North America, and with congregations in Houston. Steve is married to Karen. They have 3 grown children and 5 grandchildren. Jim Herrington :: Founding Director Email Jim Herrington Jim Herrington is the lead coach with Faithwalking. He is a husband, father, pastor, author, mentor, and coach. Jim works with a small team of coaches with personal experience in missional living. Jim has been married to his childhood sweetheart for 36 years. They have four children, two sons-in-law, and three grandchildren. He holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Arkansas and a Masters in Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. This is his Personal statement: Jesus is my King, and I love His Church. I have lived in a very authentic community of followers of Jesus for a decade. I work for justice, live simply and embrace equality. I am committed to reconciliation, and I live a radically inclusive life. Marcos Leon :: Director Team Email Marcos Leon Marcos Leon joined the Mission Houston staff in January 2007 after serving as the Latino Church Relations Coordinator for CityFest Houston with Luis Palau in 2006. Born in Quito, Ecuador, he serves as a Ministry Associate for the Mission Houston team, with a special emphasis on sharing the ministry's vision with the large & growing Latino Body of Christ present in the city. Marcos' vocational background is in the Hospitality industry as a Hotel Administrator for more than 10 years in Europe and South America. He has a Masters degree in Hotel Administration from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid in Spain. Marcos' commitment is to serve God & His Body in the city through Mission Houston and in the nations through mission trips to India and countries located at the "10/40" window. He serves also as a Sunday School Teacher and a lay leader at Second Baptist Church in Houston. He is not married and has a daughter, Alexa, who lives in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates.) Michael Lewis :: Director Team Email Michael Lewis Michael Lewis joined the Mission Houston staff in January 2005. Michael is a Deacon at City of Refuge Evangelical Presbyterian Church where he serves in the Usher Ministry and in directing the Youth & Young Adult Praise Team. During his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his three sons, reading and writing music. Michael married his high school sweetheart Cynthia, and their family resides in Midtown Houston. His position with MissionHouston is his first full-time vocation in ministry. Michael has professional career experience in the field of Operations, Planning and Analysis for several Houston-based companies; including Enron Corp., BMC Software and DefensiveDriving.com. Michael has a BA in Business Administration (1995, Phi Beta Kappa) from Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA and hails from San Antonio, TX. | | |
