Staff
R. Wayne & Judy Clark
Lead Pastor
Pastor Wayne entered the ministry in 1969 during the last year of his four years in the United States Air Force. After his discharge he attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University from 1970 to 1973. It was there that he met Judy. They were married on July 9, 1971. The Clarks have four children, Stacy, Donice, Rob and Cory. They also have 12 grandchildren.
The Clarks have served as Pastors in 4 states; Ohio, Vermont, California and Texas. They came to First Assembly in San Antonio in the Summer of 1996. In 1987, Wayne was awarded the Doctor of Divinity Honoris Causa by Southern Theological Seminary for his work in the area of discipleship in the Pacific Basin.
The Clarks have been church planters through the congregations they have served. First Assembly in San Antonio has given birth to 3 new congregations in the past 10 years. The Clark’s are extensively involved in Missions work around the world, having traveled to 54 different countries. Wayne’s ministry has been marked by Discipleship, strong Church Growth, New Church Planting and Missions. Pastor Clark also serves as Chairman of the Board for Teen Challenge of Texas, a drug and alcohol faith-based rehabilitation ministry.
Judy is also a credentialed minister and serves as the chaplain for the Bexar County Family Justice Center. She ministers to victims of domestic violence providing hope, help and restoration.
Wayne enjoys the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and golf.
Mike & Kandy Meyer
Executive Pastor
Mike was born in Minnesota, but he spent his first 15 years of life traveling around the world as an Army dependent. He then, at the age of 18 enlisted in the United States Air Force and served for 26 years. He has been married to his lovely bride Kandy for 37 years. They have two sons: Matthew and his wife, Amber and their two children, Jessalyn and Lyric; and Steven and his fiancee, Brittney.
Mike joined First Assembly of God in 2000 and his current portfolio contains the areas of church administrator and singles ministry. As administrator he has oversight of finances, and all church resources including facility and transportation needs. He also has pastoral leadership responsibilities over the singles ministry where his and Kandy’s leadership team focuses on the five simple yet purposeful characteristics of: faithfulness, obedience, character, unity, and service.
Mike has an Associates Degree from the Community College of the Air Force in the field of Education and was ordained by the Assemblies of God in March 2005.
Rich & Wendy Hamm
Worship & Creative Arts Pastor
Pastor Rich was born in Florida (NW the best part) and lived a good portion of his life in Charlotte, NC. Pastor Rich has been in full-time ministry for ten years, but in ministry his whole life. Growing up as a PK (preachers kid), always meant involvement at church. Rich was a part of the Worship & Creative Arts Department at Hillsong Church in Sydney, Australia and participated in two live recordings during his time there. Rich is married to his best friend Wendy, they have been married five years and have three wonderful children: Kayla, Elijah & Nixen. Rich and Wendy are passionate about worship and all things creative. Rich believes the true heart of a pastor is to lead, equip, empower and release people to the purpose God has for their life. Rich believes that worship should always be inclusive rather than exclusive and lead people to encounter God.
As worship & creative arts pastor, Rich oversees: Worship & music ministry (worship singers, worship band, audio/video techs and special music) Creative Team (stage design, sermon series branding and graphic design), Church Media which includes: all audio/video production, creating church pod casts, church news production, website, social media (facebook, twitter) and Drama (seasonal productions: Christmas, Easter, etc).
Pastor Rich attended Lander University in Greenwood, SC for his undergraduate work in History and minored in Secondary Education. Rich also has, a Bachelor of Arts in Music Ministry and recently earned a Master’s of Divinity.
Darrell & Margaret Wickert
Children's Pastor
Pastor Darrell has been a children’s pastor for more than 10 years working in diverse churches throughout the state of Texas. Both Darrell and his wife Margaret were raised in Christian homes and are following God’s call on their lives.
Darrell’s single goal is to help parents raise children to be the young men and women God calls them to be.
Darrell and Margaret have two children, Scout and Cooper.
Derek & Rachel Johnsen
Youth Pastor
Pastor Derek & Rachel, believe youth are the hope of the future. They have been in youth ministry for almost a decade and love working with young, adventurous minds.
They met in Masters Commission and married shortly after Rachel returned from doing missionary work in Malasia.
Derek and Rachel first got involved in youth ministry in Mission, Texas. They have an adorable son Fenix and love watching him wreak havoc on their two Chihuahuas.
Troy & Cheryl Sczech
College & Young Adult Pastor
Troy was born and raised in south Texas and is native to the San Antonio area. Cheryl was born and raised in Canada and made her way to Texas through our hospital system as a Registered nurse. Planning only to stay a few years she met a crazy Texas man who wouldn't let her leave. They were married in June of 1995 and have 3 boys, Jarrett, Jordan and Joshua. Troy is a Certified Minister with the Assemblies of God. His call to Student Ministries is a passion that has kept him in ministry since he and Cheryl were married. As the Young Adult Pastor he looks forward to helping young adults apply truth to their lives and become active members in their community and not only space takers of this thing called life. Together they can't wait to see what new and exciting things God has planned for them and the lives of those who attend ETHOS College and Young Adult Ministry.
Everett & Ruth Ann Forner
Second Half of Life Pastor
After over 35 years of both serving as a pastor and recently as director of Transitional Ministries, it is a privilege for RuthAnn and I to additionally serve in developing this new ministry designed for those over 50 who are experiencing the challenges of life’s second half. ??Our purpose is to minister to the unique needs of these “Second Half-ers” as well as provide opportunity for establishing new friends, plugging in to the church, reaching others and serving with purpose. Many opportunities are available and we urge you to stop by the information center and pick up a copy of our brochure.
Cecil & Opal Holley
Pastoral Care
It is a privilege to be associated with First Assembly of God Church in San Antonio.
It is our joy to visit the homes and hospital rooms as well as nursing homes and assisted living facilities of those who would like to attend church but are unable.
Our hearts are gladdened by the appreciation of those who are assured that someone cares.
