Allen Dunlap
Lead Pastor
Pastor Allen joined Naz Family Church in February of 2024. He has served in various ministry roles, including young adult pastor, youth pastor, and a Christian youth sports director since 2018, serving in Oklahoma City, Salisbury (MD), and now back in West Texas. Both he and his wife Macy grew up in Amarillo, Texas, and eventually got married on December 16, 2018. They have two little children, Amelia and Samuel, and one crazy black lab, Crosby.
Ever since his youth and when He sensed the Lord call him into ministry, Allen has had a passion for church ministry and its alignment with the gospel. He recognizes that we, the global church, have not always “gotten it right” regarding who we are supposed to be, and his desire is to lead in a way that guides the local church to truly being Christ’s hands and feet in loving service to our community.
Pastor Allen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Pastoral Ministry (Southern Nazarene University, 2018) and a Master of Divinity degree (Nazarene Theological Seminary, 2022).
Ever since his youth and when He sensed the Lord call him into ministry, Allen has had a passion for church ministry and its alignment with the gospel. He recognizes that we, the global church, have not always “gotten it right” regarding who we are supposed to be, and his desire is to lead in a way that guides the local church to truly being Christ’s hands and feet in loving service to our community.
Pastor Allen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Pastoral Ministry (Southern Nazarene University, 2018) and a Master of Divinity degree (Nazarene Theological Seminary, 2022).
Shannon Carrillo
Associate Pastor of Women's Ministries
Shannon joined First Church of the Nazarene (AKA Naz Family Church) in 2000. She has served in multiple ministries over the years, including Women's Sunday School Teach, Manny Ministry, Women's Ministry and Signal Mountain Christian Community (Formally Signal Mountain Emmaus). Shannon was born and raised in Big Spring, where she met her husband Sammy. They became inseparable in 1994, married in 1997 and they have 3 children together; Haley, Erin, and Luke.
Shannon is an Associate Broker at Home Realtors. She has been a part of the Home Team since 2009. She has always felt that her career in real estate was one of her first ministries. Shannon loves helping people find the home they want to make their memories in and she get to bring the Lord into the business world where He is not always welcome or simply forgotten.
Shannon's walk of faith started as a quiet stirring in her heart and has grown into a deep and passionate commitment to serving others. She strives to live her life in a way that reflects the love of Christ. Shannon recognizes that the church as a whole, while precious and dear to her, hasn't always reflected what it means to be a follower, that truth not only burdens her, it fuels her in a powerful way. It is her desire to help lead with grace, humility, kindness, compassion, empathy and deeply rooted purpose. She longs to see people being set free from bondage, she belongs to see healing, breakthrough, victory and peace for those suffering.
Shannon's heart is to see the church become a true extension of Christ's love -her heart is to not only be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community, but to leave a legacy of love, even unto the ends of the earth.
Shannon is an Associate Broker at Home Realtors. She has been a part of the Home Team since 2009. She has always felt that her career in real estate was one of her first ministries. Shannon loves helping people find the home they want to make their memories in and she get to bring the Lord into the business world where He is not always welcome or simply forgotten.
Shannon's walk of faith started as a quiet stirring in her heart and has grown into a deep and passionate commitment to serving others. She strives to live her life in a way that reflects the love of Christ. Shannon recognizes that the church as a whole, while precious and dear to her, hasn't always reflected what it means to be a follower, that truth not only burdens her, it fuels her in a powerful way. It is her desire to help lead with grace, humility, kindness, compassion, empathy and deeply rooted purpose. She longs to see people being set free from bondage, she belongs to see healing, breakthrough, victory and peace for those suffering.
Shannon's heart is to see the church become a true extension of Christ's love -her heart is to not only be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community, but to leave a legacy of love, even unto the ends of the earth.
Antonio Chavez
Associate Pastor of Men's Ministries
Antonio is recognized for his servant's heart, strong work ethic, and deep dedication to ministry. He passionately believes that ethic god, all things are possible.
A native from Guatemala, he joined Naz Family Church in 2024. He has grown in faith and leadership while pursuing ordination.
Antion is a devoted husband to Sandy and a proud father to five: Isabelle, Gavin, and adult children Abraham, Jose and, Karnina. Beyond ministry, he enjoys fishing, cooking, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
Destiny Hodnett
Ministry Coordinator & NYI President
She has a heart for people and loves building relationships, encouraging others, and being part of a church family where people feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
Whether she's organizing, serving behind the scenes, or spending time with others, her goal is always to reflect Christ in both the big and the small moments.
Life is full, but it’s a good kind of full—and she's so grateful for every opportunity to serve and grow.
Whether she's organizing, serving behind the scenes, or spending time with others, her goal is always to reflect Christ in both the big and the small moments.
Life is full, but it’s a good kind of full—and she's so grateful for every opportunity to serve and grow.
Vicki Parnell
New Hope Christian School (Daycare) Director
Jerry and Vicki Parnell have been attending First Church of the Nazarene for over 30 years.
Vicki graduated from Big Spring High School and attended Howard College. She has worked in several childcare centers in Big Spring and became the Director of New Hope Christian School in 2004.
Jerry and Vicki have three daughters, Heather, Keely and Morgan. They also have 4 grandchildren, Joshua, Natalia, Kindyn and Jeremy.
Vicki graduated from Big Spring High School and attended Howard College. She has worked in several childcare centers in Big Spring and became the Director of New Hope Christian School in 2004.
Jerry and Vicki have three daughters, Heather, Keely and Morgan. They also have 4 grandchildren, Joshua, Natalia, Kindyn and Jeremy.