ABOUT US

Chris became the Senior Pastor at Macedonia in January 2020. He has over 25 years of pastoral leadership and is responsible for providing spiritual oversight of all areas of ministry for The MAC.  He received a Masters Degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth and recently completed his Doctor of Ministry and Masters of Theology from Midwestern Theological Seminary. Pastor Chris is a committed expositor of Scripture, and he loves to help people experience God through vibrant preaching and teaching.

Pastor Chris and his wife, Nikki, met while receiving their Master's degrees from Southwestern. They have been married for 28 years and have four children.

Gary came on staff to serve as Executive Pastor November 2021. Gary earned his undergraduate in Theology and Masters of Christian Education, concentrating in Administration and Teaching from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. With 25 plus years of ministry experience, Gary provides administrative and pastoral leadership as Executive Pastor at Macedonia.

Gary and his wife, Alicia, have been married for 26 years. They have three children; twin boys, Jacob and Joseph, a daughter, Faith Gaddis who is married to Sean Gaddis, and one grandchild, Julia Gaddis. He enjoys spending time with his family, cooking on his grill and smoker, watching college football, and making “Earle’s Gourmet Salsa.”

Bio for John Cronin
John joined the Macedonia ministry team in April 2024. Since 2001 he has served in local churches and church plants throughout his native south Los Angeles area, in Wyoming and here in East Texas as well as with several touring music ministries throughout the U.S. and a dozen additional countries. John earned a Masters Degree in Biblical/Theological Studies from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University.
John has a deep passion for equipping the saints for ministry. He has authored several works, in part, to accomplish that passion and looks forward to how the Lord will use those works. When he’s not writing he builds and repairs guitars and basses at his home here in Longview
John has been married to his wife Amanda since 2009. They have two children.  

John began serving at Macedonia in 1985, serving as Minister of Bus and Children’s Worship. His role transitioned to Minister of Missions in 1997, and more recently has changed to Pastor of Congregational Care, with continued involvement in missions. John is responsible for visiting hospitals, ministering to our shut-ins and the special needs of our members. He is also involved in coordinating missions efforts locally and around the world. He graduated with a B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Criswell College.

Bro. John is married to Rita, and they have two sons, one grandson, and three great-grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with his family, motorcycling, gardening, and fishing. 

Lance joined the Macedonia ministry team in March 2017. He has been in the East Texas area his entire life and has served in the area as a student minister since 2005. Lance graduated from East Texas Baptist University in 2007 with his Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies. In 2023, he gained a Master's degree in Pastoral Ministry at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
 
Lance is married to his high school sweetheart, Summer, and they have three kids: Rylan, Lynli, and Kipley. He enjoys spending time with his family, following sports, and going to the beach any chance he gets.

Jennifer, her husband Craig, and their two daughters have been a member of Macedonia since 2017.
She has been a teacher at Mobberly Mother’s Day Out for ten years. She loves the opportunity to educate and encourage children to know Christ and to raise up disciples.  My mission is to come alongside parents to equip families with the resources they need to put in action what their child has learned at church.

Jennifer has been married to her husband Craig for 15 years and has twin girls, Chloe and Halle. We enjoy camping, watching our girls participate in sports, and most of our time is spent with our girls involvement in showing goats and lambs.

Pat, a member of The MAC for 39 years, joined the Macedonia team in the fall of 2022 as Administrative Assistant. Pat studied business at Missouri State University and has over 30 years of secretarial experience in the corporate world. The dynamics of serving in the ministry environment and striving to make an eternal difference in the lives of others is very rewarding.

Special life blessings include husband Van, two sons who grew up attending The MAC, and four grandchildren who know her as “Mimi”.
Life’s greatest pleasures include time spent with family and friends, and her hobbies include flower gardening and trying new recipes.  

Gabrielle (Gabby) and her husband, Jon have been a member of The MAC for 20 years. Gabby has spent 17 of those years teaching and leading in different MAC Kids positions.

Her hobbies include various crafting projects and homeschooling her 5 children.