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MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Pastor Archie & First Lady Angela Speights
Pastor Archie Speights has been a called and ordained minister since 2001. He was called under the leadership of his late father Pastor Lester Speights. His focus is on providing Biblical application for current and modern day living. He is a combat veteran, who prioritizes spiritual, mental and physical health. He is a proud father and male role model to his daughter Somaiya Speights, and sons Jeremiah Speights and Jaylon Randle.
Wife of Pastor Archie Speights
Angela has always had a strong passion for family and continuously works hard to be a strong example for their three children. "I have always wanted to serve God in a greater way and use my testimony to help others in their Christian journey" Angela says. She currently manages the Church's marketing and media strategies.
Wife of Pastor Archie Speights
Angela has always had a strong passion for family and continuously works hard to be a strong example for their three children. "I have always wanted to serve God in a greater way and use my testimony to help others in their Christian journey" Angela says. She currently manages the Church's marketing and media strategies.
LEADERSHIP
John A. Stewart
Executive Minister, Lead Deacon, & Board Member
Anointed, Gifted, and Set Free. John A. Stevens serves as the Executive Minister and Lead Deacon at Bright Light Church. In his capacity, he assists Pastor Archie in overseeing church finances, Sunday School Classes, and church maintenance. John and his wife Paulette serve faithfully at Bright Light Church with joy. John is passionate about sharing his testimony and encouraging others that they can be saved from a lifetime of struggles by surrendering their lives to Jesus. His coined phrase is, “God can offer you better things, better opportunities, and a better life than what you have right now.” Filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit John has a deeper understanding of God’s love and how He never leaves or forsakes us. John and Paulette have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
Anointed, Gifted, and Set Free. John A. Stevens serves as the Executive Minister and Lead Deacon at Bright Light Church. In his capacity, he assists Pastor Archie in overseeing church finances, Sunday School Classes, and church maintenance. John and his wife Paulette serve faithfully at Bright Light Church with joy. John is passionate about sharing his testimony and encouraging others that they can be saved from a lifetime of struggles by surrendering their lives to Jesus. His coined phrase is, “God can offer you better things, better opportunities, and a better life than what you have right now.” Filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit John has a deeper understanding of God’s love and how He never leaves or forsakes us. John and Paulette have 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
Telicsha Clark
Youth Minister & Board Member
Telicsha Clark, Youth Minister, Board Member, and President of Bright Light’s Women’s Ministry has served at the Church since she was 19 years of age. “I love teaching our youth and watching them grow,” said Telichsa. “I also love serving in other capacities at the church.” As the President of the Women’s Ministry, Telicsha coordinates the meeting spots each week for the bible studies. Telicsha enjoys attending Bright Light Church with her husband Orlando Clark. Together they have 3 adult children. What Telicsha loves most about Bright Light Church is the family atmosphere. “Bright Light is Family,” said Telichsa. “I love the openness each member has to love and help each other.” Her favorite saying is that “God doesn’t count numbers; He makes numbers count.” She feels God has accomplished this at Bright Light Church and loves the people-oriented culture.
Telicsha Clark, Youth Minister, Board Member, and President of Bright Light’s Women’s Ministry has served at the Church since she was 19 years of age. “I love teaching our youth and watching them grow,” said Telichsa. “I also love serving in other capacities at the church.” As the President of the Women’s Ministry, Telicsha coordinates the meeting spots each week for the bible studies. Telicsha enjoys attending Bright Light Church with her husband Orlando Clark. Together they have 3 adult children. What Telicsha loves most about Bright Light Church is the family atmosphere. “Bright Light is Family,” said Telichsa. “I love the openness each member has to love and help each other.” Her favorite saying is that “God doesn’t count numbers; He makes numbers count.” She feels God has accomplished this at Bright Light Church and loves the people-oriented culture.
Deacon J.R. Thomas
Small Groups Leader, Deacon & Board Member
J.R. Thomas is the Small Groups Leader at Bright Light Church. He enjoys leading small groups with his wife Crystal Thomas. They are passionate about helping people discover who they truly are in Christ. When you come to visit Bright Light Church they are sure to make you feel just at home.
J.R. Thomas is the Small Groups Leader at Bright Light Church. He enjoys leading small groups with his wife Crystal Thomas. They are passionate about helping people discover who they truly are in Christ. When you come to visit Bright Light Church they are sure to make you feel just at home.
Yvonne Carol Speights
Minister of Music
Yvonne Carol Speights is a dynamic worship leader based in Anahuac Texas, just 20 minutes outside of Baytown. Talented and passionate about singing, Yvonne started serving as the minister of Music at Bright Light Church in 1993. Yvonne and her husband, the late Pastor Lester R. Speights, felt a call from the Lord to lead the church. Talented in music since the age of 6, Yvonne led her first worship service when she was just 12 years old. “Many people would be surprised to know that I am legally blind,” said Yvonne, “My passion for God is what keeps me playing.” Gifted in playing many instruments like the piano, Yvonne’s desire is to lead people into the presence of God to experience His love through worship. In her spare time Yvonne likes to crochet, and make gift baskets, or cards for those experiencing a bereavement.
Yvonne Carol Speights is a dynamic worship leader based in Anahuac Texas, just 20 minutes outside of Baytown. Talented and passionate about singing, Yvonne started serving as the minister of Music at Bright Light Church in 1993. Yvonne and her husband, the late Pastor Lester R. Speights, felt a call from the Lord to lead the church. Talented in music since the age of 6, Yvonne led her first worship service when she was just 12 years old. “Many people would be surprised to know that I am legally blind,” said Yvonne, “My passion for God is what keeps me playing.” Gifted in playing many instruments like the piano, Yvonne’s desire is to lead people into the presence of God to experience His love through worship. In her spare time Yvonne likes to crochet, and make gift baskets, or cards for those experiencing a bereavement.
Leslie Speights
Choir Director
Leslie Speights, Choir Director at Bright Light Church has had a passion for singing since the age of 3. “I like knowing that God is using me through my singing to encourage, help, and edify others,” said Leslie. Leslie has been involved in multiple projects at the church including children’s ministry, social media projects, event planning and more. “I am passionate about helping people,” said Leslie. “I realized years ago that it was my calling to reach out and help people in whatever capacity I can.” In Leslie’s spare time while she isn’t helping others, she is quite the fashionista, she enjoys shopping, and spending time with family. If Leslie could change the world, her one prayer is that it would grow into a place of more love and peace. “It’s a cold world out there,” said Leslie, “but what I love most about Bright Light it’s warm in here.”
Leslie Speights, Choir Director at Bright Light Church has had a passion for singing since the age of 3. “I like knowing that God is using me through my singing to encourage, help, and edify others,” said Leslie. Leslie has been involved in multiple projects at the church including children’s ministry, social media projects, event planning and more. “I am passionate about helping people,” said Leslie. “I realized years ago that it was my calling to reach out and help people in whatever capacity I can.” In Leslie’s spare time while she isn’t helping others, she is quite the fashionista, she enjoys shopping, and spending time with family. If Leslie could change the world, her one prayer is that it would grow into a place of more love and peace. “It’s a cold world out there,” said Leslie, “but what I love most about Bright Light it’s warm in here.”
Cliff Hardy
Teacher Men’s Ministry
Cliff Hardy serves on the Board of Trustees at Bright Light Church. “I love coming to church every Sunday,” said Cliff. “It’s a place where people truly care about you.” Cliff, a widow, when he first attended the church, was encouraged by the late Pastor Lester Speights who motivated him to keep coming. While attending church Cliff met his recent lovely bride Lou Hardy. “Pastor Lester Speights married us,” said Cliff. “It was a memorable day.” At Church Cliff enjoys mowing the grass, helping with maintenance, and attending the men’s ministry group. He enjoys teaching young people how to rid their lives of worry and stress by giving their time to God. “Jesus said it best, worrying can’t add a single hour to your life,” said Cliff. “The key to life is giving all of your time to God, this is how you find purpose and peace.”
Cliff Hardy serves on the Board of Trustees at Bright Light Church. “I love coming to church every Sunday,” said Cliff. “It’s a place where people truly care about you.” Cliff, a widow, when he first attended the church, was encouraged by the late Pastor Lester Speights who motivated him to keep coming. While attending church Cliff met his recent lovely bride Lou Hardy. “Pastor Lester Speights married us,” said Cliff. “It was a memorable day.” At Church Cliff enjoys mowing the grass, helping with maintenance, and attending the men’s ministry group. He enjoys teaching young people how to rid their lives of worry and stress by giving their time to God. “Jesus said it best, worrying can’t add a single hour to your life,” said Cliff. “The key to life is giving all of your time to God, this is how you find purpose and peace.”
Marie Hardy
Teacher Women’s Ministry
Originally from Texas, Marie Hardy is a teacher for the women's ministry at Bright Light Church. Marie Hardy has over 20 years of experience teaching. She is passionate about empowering and encouraging women to love God, love others and love themselves.
Originally from Texas, Marie Hardy is a teacher for the women's ministry at Bright Light Church. Marie Hardy has over 20 years of experience teaching. She is passionate about empowering and encouraging women to love God, love others and love themselves.
Lillie Fontenot
Board Member and Sunday School Teacher
Mother of Five, world traveler and two time Cancer Survivor, Lillie Fontenot understands the love and grace of God. Lillie serves as a Board Member at Bright Light Church and as a Sunday School Teacher with her husband Robert. In her world travels she was baptized in 1998 in the Jordan River in Jerusalem. “I traveled to Jerusalem during a time of major persecution,” said Lillie, “but I did it because God called me to be there.” In her career Lillie has worked as a LVN and most recently as a Real Estate Agent in her retirement. “I love helping people purchase their first home and settle down,” said Lillie. Lillie is passionate about international missions and hopes to go on a mission’s trip overseas one day. At Bright Light, Lillie enjoys serving with her husband Robert of whom she has been married to for 46 years. Robert is the lead Security Director at Bright Light Church and Usher. Together they have 5 adult children.
Mother of Five, world traveler and two time Cancer Survivor, Lillie Fontenot understands the love and grace of God. Lillie serves as a Board Member at Bright Light Church and as a Sunday School Teacher with her husband Robert. In her world travels she was baptized in 1998 in the Jordan River in Jerusalem. “I traveled to Jerusalem during a time of major persecution,” said Lillie, “but I did it because God called me to be there.” In her career Lillie has worked as a LVN and most recently as a Real Estate Agent in her retirement. “I love helping people purchase their first home and settle down,” said Lillie. Lillie is passionate about international missions and hopes to go on a mission’s trip overseas one day. At Bright Light, Lillie enjoys serving with her husband Robert of whom she has been married to for 46 years. Robert is the lead Security Director at Bright Light Church and Usher. Together they have 5 adult children.
Christina Jefferson
Board Member
Christina Jefferson, Board Member and founding partner of Bright Light Church has served at the church for over 20 years. Passionate about helping others, she also is the choir secretary, greeter, and treasurer for the women’s ministry. “I’m a people person,” said Christina. “I love reaching out to people and calling them especially if we haven’t seen them in a while.” Christina is retired from a career in the home health industry and lives in Texas with her husband Melvin. Together they have two daughters, three grandchildren and one great grandchild
Christina Jefferson, Board Member and founding partner of Bright Light Church has served at the church for over 20 years. Passionate about helping others, she also is the choir secretary, greeter, and treasurer for the women’s ministry. “I’m a people person,” said Christina. “I love reaching out to people and calling them especially if we haven’t seen them in a while.” Christina is retired from a career in the home health industry and lives in Texas with her husband Melvin. Together they have two daughters, three grandchildren and one great grandchild
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