Rev. Ron & Sheril Patrick
Associate Pastor
Ron and Sheril met as teenagers in the TPC youth group, and were married in 1985. Ron is a graduate of Apostolic Bible Institute with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology. They began their ministry as Youth Pastors in Mayflower, Arkansas, and then spent two years working with orphaned and displaced children at Tupelo Children’s Mansion in Tupelo, Mississippi. In 1992, God led them back home to Fort Smith where they began reinvesting in the church that gave so much to them, by serving as Youth Pastor. Ron was elected Associate Pastor in 2006, and he and Pastor Sullivan have grown into a powerful and united team. The Patricks are innately compassionate and they indiscriminately love people. Ron’s kindhearted leadership and consistent example, along with Sheril’s sensitivity and servant’s heart for people, are invaluable to TPC family. Ron and Sheril have two daughters, Staci (and husband, Taylor) and Lexi (and husband, Jase). The lights of their lives are their grandchildren, Eliza, born to Staci and Taylor, Elliot and Hazel, born to Jase and Lexi.
Bishop B.J. & sharron Thomas
Pastoral Counsel
TPC is greatly blessed to have Reverend and Mrs. B.J. Thomas as Bishop. Rev. Thomas had a successful military career before being called into the ministry in 1972. He served in various churches across Arkansas before coming to TPC as Senior Pastor in 1981. Rev. Thomas played an integral role in shaping TPC into the bulwark of Truth it is today. Rev. Thomas was a staunch advocate of community involvement, and was awarded the Spirit of the Frontier award by the City of Fort Smith in 2005. He was also a State Chaplain with Arkansas State Police and Arkansas District Superintendent of the United Pentecostal Church International for several year. Rev. Thomas now serves as Bishop of TPC, and is a blessing to Pastors, Churches, and Ministries all across the UPCI.
Rev. Wes & Ashley Robinett
Ministries Pastor
Wesley Robinett is the Ministries Pastor at TPC. He and his wife, Ashley, have served in ministry since their marriage in 2004, working as Student Pastor, Assistant Pastor and Music Director in Searcy, AR, before joining the TPC staff as Student Pastor in 2011. Wesley transitioned to his current role as Ministries Pastor in 2015. In this role, he develops young ministries in the church and provides counsel to many young families. Wesley is also the church’s liaison to the community, and organizes several community-focused projects each year, mobilizing the church body to be the hands and feet of Christ in this region. Wesley holds an Associate Degree in Theological Studies, is an intense thinker, and loves to teach. He and Ashley have two sons, Weston and Bryston, who are their pride and joy.
Rev. Levi & Jordan Jensen
Spanish Pastor
Levi and Jordan Jensen pastor La Iglesia Pentecostal, TPC’s thriving Spanish-speaking congregation. The Jensens were teenagers in TPC’s youth group together, and they married in 2010. Their ministry began on TPC’s Youth Staff, and they served in that capacity for two years. Passionate to follow where the Spirit would lead, in 2015 they answered the call to the mission field and spent a year ministering in Barcelona, Spain as Associates in Missions. This experience was a God-ordained training ground for their work with La Iglesia. The Jensens are outgoing, compassionate, and determined to see revival in the River Valley. Levi earned an Associate in Business Administration, and also serves as the Arkansas District UPCI Hyphen Director, working with college-age singles. Jordan holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and serves as La Iglesia’s Music Director. Their sons, Asher, Arlo, and Navy are bundles of joy and energy that bring life to the church.
Calvin & Courtney Mastin
Children’s Ministry/Christian Education Director
Calvin and Courtney Mastin serve jointly as Directors of TPC Kids, leading the elementary children’s ministry on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings. Calvin grew up at TPC, and he and Courtney both graduated high school from Northside Christian Academy. They married in 2012 and were involved with Youth and Hyphen before fully dedicating themselves to children’s ministry in 2016. Calvin is a detail oriented administrator and a passionate leader, holding a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arkansas. Courtney has earned both a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from the University of Arkansas, and has dedicated her life to encouraging and educating children. She is compassionate and tenderhearted towards little ones of all walks of life, and they are drawn to her joyful nature.
Elizabeth Mastin
Church Finance Secretary
Elizabeth Mastin has served as the Church Finance Secretary for TPC since 2006. Most Sundays you can find Elizabeth and her husband Wendell just as you enter the main lobby, and they will be happy to shake your hand and welcome you to TPC! Wendell and Elizabeth have two children, Calvin (and wife, Courtney) and Megan, and her girls are her favorite shopping partners! Her favorite pew partners are her grandsons, Lucas and Miles. Elizabeth’s sweet spirit and meticulous attention to detail make her an invaluable asset to the TPC staff.
Kaitlyn Willyard
Administrative Director
Kaitlyn Willyard was born into ministry, traveling the United States while her parents evangelized. Kaitlyn learned to serve at a young age, and is currently TPC’s Administrative Director while also actively serving in various TPC campus ministries. Kaitlyn received her Bachelors in Psychology from UAFS before moving to Dallas in 2014 to pursue a master’s degree. While completing her second degree, she worked as Administrative Assistant for The Life Church of North Dallas. After graduating with her Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Dallas Baptist University, Kaitlyn moved back home to Fort Smith to continue to support the work of God in the River Valley. Her genuine love for people is evident in every task she undertakes, and TPC is blessed to have her. Kaitlyn married the love of her life, Seth, in 2021. Together they support the ministry of TPC.
Cade & Breylin Wallace
Youth Director
Cade and Breylin lead as one of the student directors for TPC. Cade and Breylin are both graduates of Urshan Bible College which is also where they met. They were married in 2023. Cade is born and raised in Van Buren and has his Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministries from Urshan College. Breylin was raised in a pastors home in Appleton, Wisconsin. Her love for people and serving in the Kingdom definitely comes from her parents who pastor a wonderful church in Wisconsin. Together the Wallaces are eager to serve in the ministry, connect and reach young people in the River Valley.
Wyatt & Angie Mahuron
Youth Director
Wyatt and Angie Mahuron are one of the student ministry directors of TPC Youth. They both serve in La Iglesia Pentecostal. While on a missions trip to Brazil in 2019, Wyatt and Angie met and then married in 2021. Wyatt originally lived in South Carolina before moving to Fort Smith in August of 2021. He graduated in 2020 with an Associates in Electrical Engineering Technology. Growing up as a pastors kid, he comes from a family that is passionate about the kingdom of God and that same passion is shown through his work here at TPC. Angie, born and raised in Van Buren, graduated from UAFS with a bachelors in Psychology. She currently works as a bilingual child forensic interviewer. Her desire to help young people in need is demonstrated in her leadership at TPC Youth. They both have a heart and vision for growth in our young people individually and collectively.