The Anchor Teachers
Bobby Atkinson
Grade: 8th grade girls
Job: Office manager
Hobbies: Reading, gardening, and bible studies
Music: Christian Hip-hop
Unique: I am a 47 year old daddy’s girl.
Goal: I would like to complete a thorough study of the entire bible by the age of 55.
Steak preparation: Medium well
Scripture: Galatians 5:1
Favorite ice cream: Strawberry
About my family: I am married to James Atkinson, he sells himself short alot of the time but he has a huge impact on people and I just try to encourage him to use it toward the Kingdom. We have a son James, he is so grounded and obedient to the Lord, even through all the trials he has handled with God’s strength and it is a encouragement to me. My Dad’s name is James and he is my rock and I modeled my raising my son after him. My Father-in-law is also named James. I am so blessed to have my family they complete me and I wouldn’t be who I am without them.
Why I serve: I feel that God has called me to do this at this point in my life and I just want to be obedient.
Advice: Life is all about choices.
Natalie Butcher
Grade: Senior girls
Job: Home school teacher
Hobbies: children and music
Music: Mandissa and Newsboys
Unique: I home school all six of my children.
Goal: To raise my children to love the Lord with their whole heart. I would also like to do more mission work.
Steak preparation: Medium
Scripture: Matthew 16:24
Favorite ice cream: Chocolate
About my Family: Married to Damon Butcher and have 6 children ranging from 3-18. I home school and try to teach them to be musicians. We have a loud house, the boys like playing golf, the girls like cooking.
Why I serve: I like the extra time I get to spend more time to get to know the girls and be able to minister to them. I like to challenge them to look at life circumstances through a biblical viewpoint.
Advice: Love the Lord with all your heart, soul, and mind.
David Dyson Go Pokes!!!
Grade: Senior Guys
Job: Owner of Barber-Dyson Ford, Ford Dealer
Hobbies: Golf
Music: Country, Christian
Unique: Driven, Competitive, Tries to be the best he can be in whatever he does
Goal: 1. Be the best Christian influence on whomever he encounters. 2. Be the best husband and father he can be.
Ice Cream: Cookies-N-Creme
Steak Prepared: Medium Well
Scripture: Psalm 23
Why I serve: This is a good opportunity to serve, to give back and to teach young men.
About my family: Married to Shana for 24 years. Has three children: Corbin who is 21, Berek who is 17, and Colin who is 12. Has a dog named Buddy, and his wife has a cat named Monroe.
Advice: Dig into your walk with Christ at an early age because you will be so much better later on in life.
Greta Louis
Grade: Sophomore Girls
Job: Administrative Assistant to the Youth and Children’s Ministers, Receptionist
Hobbies: watch nephew play baseball, Falls Creek camps, Mission Trips
Music: Contemporary Christian
Unique: Lives in a “shouse” (a shop and a house together)
Goal in life: Minister to students
Ice Cream: Mint Chocolate Chip
Steak: Medium Well
Scripture: Psalm 139
Why I serve: She believes in this generation and that this generation can make an impact for the kingdom! Greta is also an Anchor Teacher for the 10th grade girls.
About my Family: Greta is married to Jeff Louis. She has two children, Justin and Cassie. She also has 2 dogs (Pudge and Mocha), 2 horses (Cash and Babydoll), and 2 cows who are not named.
Advice: Stay plugged in and keep Christ first!
Jeff Louis
Grade: Junior Guys
Job: Training Instructor for Caterpillar
Hobbies: Shooting sports, hunting, almost any activity outside
Music: Country, Classical, Rock and Roll from the 70s and 80s, Chris Tomlin, Davide Crowder, Skillet, Third Day
Unique: I have a gotee that is about 3-5 inches long
Goal in Life: Minister to Students
Ice Cream: Blue Bell Banana Split is the bomb when it comes to ice cream, OR anything homemade
Steak: Ribeye from Simon’s Catch or Cagle Steaks in Lubbock, TX. HAS to be cooked medium
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20. Put on the Full Armor of God everyday!
Why I serve: I serve a risen LORD who expects me to share the gifts that he has given to me. I feel a calling to teach the Bible to students with a desire to lead them away from the path that I chose as a young person and to the right path that includes Jesus Christ as our LORD.
About the Family: My wife and I have been married for 26 years now and both of our kids, Cassie and Justin, spent six years in the FBC Youth Group.
Advice: Dive into the deep end, take chances, work hard, love and respect your mother and most of all, love Jesus. He will guide you successfully through all things if you let him. Study, really study, the Bible and let that knowledge be the sword that defeats the advances of the evil one.
Ronda Mikles Boomer Sooner!!!
Grade: Junior Girls
Job: Corporate Trainer- speaking and training across the U.S.
Hobbies: snow skiing, water skiing, and travel
Music: oldies
Unique: Love people of all ages and spending time with them.
Goal: Finish two books I am currently writing.
Favorite ice cream: Homemade Banana Pecan
Steak Prepared: Medium well
Scripture: John 16:33
Why I serve: Since I didn’t have any children of my own these students are like my children. I love investing in each of their lives.
About my family: I am married to Jody Mikles. I am the youngest of four, two older brothers and an older sister. I have lots of nieces and nephews and my brothers grandkids are like my own. We are a very close family and do alot of thing together.
Advice: Always do the right things even if you’re the only one who knows your doing the right thing.
Tony Mikles
Grade: 8th grade boys
Job: Bank President
Hobbies: Ranching Cattle, golf
Music: Christian, Praise music, 70’s and 80’s sometimes
Unique: Loves and enjoys music, sings in choir, plays the piano
Goal: Serve the Lord through job, church, community and family. We are all called to serve so want to be an example of Him.
Favorite Ice Cream: Cherry-Banana
Steak Prepared: Medium well
Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6
Why I serve: It is important to invest in others’ lives. We are called to disciple. Teaching a Sunday School class provides an opportunity to invest with youth. It also allows him to see the progression of the youth.
About my family: Married to Cindy. Has two children, Chad and Whitney. Has a dog named Jack and a cat named Lizzy.
Advice: Take time to have a quiet time and spend time with God daily. Be humble and pursue a walk with Him daily.
Pam Muncrief
Grade: Freshman girls
Job: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Hobbies: Watching my kids play sports and playing golf
Music: Contemporary Christian
Unique: Left handed
Goal: I just want to be the best parent and see my children mature into a godly adult.
Steak preparation: Medium well
Scripture: Philippians 4:11
Favorite ice cream: Oreo ice cream
About my Family: I am married to Rob Muncrief and have 2 kids. Kendall who is now a senior and Carter who is a freshman.
Why I serve: I have a heart and passion for young people. I enjoy guiding them in the path God has for them.
Advice: Always put Christ first in your life, demonstrate his love to others and walk in humility.
Rob Muncrief
Grade: 7th grade guys
Job: Oil Field Sales
Hobbies: 4-wheelers, softball games, golf tourneys
Music: Classic Rock, Josh Wilson
Unique: Burnt down grandpa’s chicken coop (no chickens were harmed)
Goal: Wants to see his kids find Christian spouses and live Godly lives.
Ice Cream: Chocolate almond, butter pecan
Steak: Medium Well
Scripture: Jer. 29:11
Why I serve: Feels like it is a duty, a way to give back. That it is his turn to teach younger generation it will be their duty too.
About my family: I am married to Rob Muncrief and have 2 kids. Kendall who is now a senior and Carter who is a freshman.
Advice: Remember Christian values and stay close to God!
Christie Spieker
Grade: 7th grade girls
Job: Insurance agent and a Home school teacher
Hobbies: Scrapbooking and Bible studies
Music: David Crowder
Unique: I went spotlighting for alligators in a canoe in Florida.
Goal: To train my children up well
Steak preparation: Medium rare
Scripture: Revelations 19:11
Favorite ice cream: Blue Bell vanilla
About my Family: Married to Cory Spieker and have four girls.
Why I serve: I love to teach and see the kid’s face light up when they get it.
Advice: Never stop seeking the Lord
Lora Unruh
Grade: Junior girls
Job: Farm Service Agencies (program technichian)
Hobbies: beging at all my kids activities, snow skiing, and swimming
Music: Contemporary
Goal: To be the best mom I could possibly be in life and to make sure my children both grow spiritually.
Favorite Ice Cream: Strawberry Cheesecake (dairy queen)
Steak Prepared: Medium well
Scripture: Philippians 4:13
Why I serve: It is something God has called me to do. I just love all the young people and watching them grow spiritually.
About my family: Married to Rodney Unruh and have two children. Dakota who will be a senior and Libby who will be a freshman
Advice: In every situation always go to God and pray about it. He will always be there, even when no one else is.
Keith Weaver
Grade: 9th and 10th boys
Job: Measurement Technician for Enogex
Hobbies: Reading
Music: Contemporary Christian
Unique: Baptized in the Jordan river
Goal: Keep growing and learning more knowledge in Him and about Him.
Ice Cream: Chocolate
Steak prepared: Medium Well
Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16
Why I serve: I enjoy working with young people and watching them grow in scripture knowledge and God’s grace.
About my family: Married to Sondra Weaver. Has three children: EJ who is 23 and in the Marines, Katie who is 18 and graduating, and Michaela who is 11 and entering 6th grade. She also has a grandson who is named Gage and is 9 months old. She also claims a fat cat named Sophie and a bird named Sunshine.
Sondra Weaver
Grade: Freshman girls
Job: Supervisor of Meals-on-Wheels
Hobbies: Doodle, Draw, Facebook
Music: Christian
Unique: Decorate birthday cakes for family and cooking too.
Goal: Stay connected with Christ and raise kids in accordance to Him. Also, continue service in Him!
Ice Cream: Rocky Road
Steak Prepared: Medium well
Scripture: James 1:2-4, Psalm 103:12
Why I serve: We never stop learning or growing so good to be with the youth. God has blessed her, so she wants to show His love to others too. Also, so many students have nobody to trust but wants students to know that she is there if they need her.
About my family: Married to Keith Weaver. Has three children: EJ who is 23 and in the Marines, Katie who is 18 and graduating, and Michaela who is 11 and entering 6th grade. She also has a grandson who is named Gage and is 9 months old. She also claims a fat cat named Sophie and a bird named Sunshine.
Advice: Do not let worry and fear control your life. These things are from satan. We need to remember to give it all to Him and let Him handle it!
Karistin Young
Grade: Senior girls
Job: Wee school teacher and mom
Hobbies: reading, yard work, and creative things (crafts)
Music: Praise music
Unique: My birth certificate says I am a twin but I am not.
Goal: To become more like Christ and to raise my children to be more like him.
Steak preparation: Medium well
Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10
Favorite ice cream: Orange sherbet
About my Family: Married to Ryan Young and have two children, Annslee and Cross.
Why I serve: I think it is fun to teach the word of God and invest in our future generation.
Advice: You can always trust in the Lord and he will never disappoint. He is faithful in his promises.
