ABOUT US

EFCA churches share a common doctrinal statement and purpose: to glorify God by multiplying transformational churches among all people.

We are a Gospel-centered movement, catalyzing church multiplication across Texas and Oklahoma.

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What does EFCA stand for?

Evangelical Free Church of America. The term “Evangelical” is tied to our belief in the transformative power of the Gospel and the Bible as the Word of God. Click here to review the EFCA Statement of Faith. The term “Free” refers to the fact that our churches operate autonomously, while “Church” refers to the close knit community we work to foster within each region.

How can I find an EFCA Church near me?
Visit the EFCA National website to search for EFCA churches within the Texas-Oklahoma District.

OUR MISSION & VALUES

We start and strengthen churches by equipping and mobilizing church leaders for local and regional gospel impact. We want every church leader in our district to be…

Spiritually Healthy

Cultivating an Intimate Daily Walk with Christ

Biblically Grounded

Staying True to God’s Word in All Things

Missionally Focused

Multiplying Disciples, Leaders, and Churches

Strategically Connected

Working Together for Maximum Impact

OUR VISION

Our vision is to raise up 50 new churches or campuses over the next ten years. In that time, we want to see 50% of our churches birth an ethnic ministry on their campus between 2010 and 2020. Every church should be a Parent Church, a Partner Church, or a Participating Church.  

New Churches in 10 years

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of churches Birthing an ethnic ministry

DISTRICT TEAM

Leadership & Administration

Dr. Brent Burckart

District Superintendent
brent@efcatxok.org 

About Brent

In 2001, Dr. Brent Burckart planted Cornerstone Community Bible Church in Rosenberg, Texas, a multi-ethnic, multi-generational congregation which grew to about 500 people under his leadership.  Brent completed his Doctor of Ministry in 2020 with an emphasis in church health, multiplication, and leadership from Dallas Theological Seminary where he now serves as an Adjunct Faculty member in the Pastoral Ministries Department.

In his new role as EFCA TX-OK District Superintendent, Brent’s desire is to come alongside our pastors and churches to encourage and equip them to remain spiritually healthy, biblically grounded, missionally focused, and strategically connected in these challenging and changing times. Brent and his wife Elvie have been married for 33 years and have two children, Caryssa (27) and Bryce (25).

Katie Arnold

Director of Ministry Effectiveness

JAIME ROY

Communications Specialist

DENESE SHRUM

Administrative Assistant

Kevin Hammond

Treasurer

Ministry Leaders & Regional Directors

Manuel Abarca Sáez

Director of Hispanic Ministry

Randi Luna

Children's Ministry Director

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James Mendoza

Regional Director,

San Antonio & Austin
james@vistacommunity.org

Jason Rogers

Student Ministry Director

Dr. Bob Rowley

Church Planting Specialist

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Joel Walters

Regional Director,

Dallas/Fort Worth & Oklahoma
joel@efcatxok.org

John Watson

Credentialing &

Small Groups Director
john@efcatxok.org

DISTRICT BOARD

CHAIRMAN

Craig Curtis
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BOARD MEMBER

Brian Bish
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BOARD MEMBER

Eric Fridge
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BOARD MEMBER

Jaron Jones
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BOARD MEMBER

Kevin Hammond
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BOARD MEMBER

Heath Haynes
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BOARD MEMBER

Drew Leaver
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