Staff

Phyllis moved to Midland from Eagle Pass, Texas. She visited Christian Church of Midland (now New Life Fellowship) because her son and daughter-in-law had been involved with the church in the past. The first time she visited, she had no desire to return because the church seemed unfriendly. She came a second time, and found it very different, and she felt called by God to serve the church with her gifts and talents. Phyllis has experience in bookkeeping for a Christian college, and so she brings a wealth of expertise and experience to our Finance team. She was instrumental in the transition from CCM to NLF. Phyllis is looked up to because of her wisdom and calm demeanor.

Bill came to CCM, Christian Church of Midland (now New Life Fellowship, or NLF), from Colorado, where he excelled in the maintenance of large, commercial properties. He brings a wealth of experience to our Facilities team. He also serves as an elder and the Treasurer of the Board, where he has played an instrumental role in the transition from CCM to NLF. Bill is admired for his spiritual nature and his passion to do God's work through the church.

Jaycee came to Midland from Alva, Oklahoma, where she worked as a graphic designer for a computer tech firm. She worked for a Midland marketing firm for a short time before becoming the graphic designer for the City of Midland. Jaycee handles the graphic design work and the social media posting for the church. Her talents have helped the church establish a digital presence and further its reach. Jaycee is valued for her creativity and spiritual sensitivity. 

Lonnie possesses a passion for music and a heart for ministry. She also possesses a strong "set of pipes," which is how Pastor Shepherd describes her powerful singing voice. She has a gift to seek out the hurting to find ways to encourage them with a word of hope and instruction. Lonnie is loved for her complete transparency and her willingness to use her own experiences to encourage others. 

Jason Shepherd grew up in Houston, Texas, the youngest child of US Attorney Jack Shepherd and his wife Joyce. Jason accepted a scholarship to play football at Kansas University, later transferring to Texas A&M and eventually graduating with a degree in history and classical studies. He then went to Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) where he earned a master of theology (ThM) degree. His senior year, he won the J. Elwood Evans award, given to the top student in the Pastoral Ministries department. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree in Organizational Leadership from DTS.

Jason has served as the managing editor of Preview magazine, a senior writer at Insight for Living ministries, and an adjunct professor at Chafer Theological Seminary. He has been a teacher and a coach. He has traveled to Amsterdam, France, Germany, Italy, Greece, Spain, Morocco, and Ireland. He has visited the Ann Frank house, the Eiffel Tower, the beaches of Normandy, the Cliffs of Moher, and the Vatican, the Alhambra, the Parthenon, Mars Hill, and Check Point Charley.

Jason served as the pastor of a church in northwest Oklahoma for eight years before accepting his current position as the Senior Pastor of New Life Fellowship. He has been in the pulpit since 2015. 

Jason's ministry motto is: Preach the Word; Love the People.

Jason lives in Midland, Texas with his wife Kristi. He has three grown children and a cat he calls Boogie, but that is not her real name. He loves Texas Aggie sports, woodworking, leathercraft, reading, and writing.