Family For All

Ken Stegall was born in Ferriday, LA and grew up on a farm on the Tensas river near Clayton, LA. He met his wife, Janis (Davis) at the Christian student center at University of LA Monroe (at that time, Northeast LA State College). Ken graduated in the first graduating class of White’s Ferry Road School of Biblical Studies and completed his BS in Religious Education from Amridge University. Ken and Janis are the proud parents of four daughters who graduated from Harding University. Each daughter is married to husbands who also attended Harding. They have fourteen grandchildren. They have been married 52 years. Ken has preached for five congregations - Hattiesburg, MS; Durant, OK; El Dorado, AR; The Woodlands, TX; Jackson St., Monroe, LA. If you ask either of them “What is the greatest blessing in your life?” they would immediately answer “Our family.”

Ken Stegall

Preacher

Don DeLukie has been associated with Jackson Street for 30 years. He and his wife Jean have four children and eight grandchildren. Don was the pulpit minister for 25 years. He holds a Bachelors and Master degree in Bible, and also graduated from a school of preaching. He spent many years as a professor at multiple schools and universities. Don was awarded an honorary Doctorate from the Bear Valley Bible Institute and has preached gospel meetings and been a featured speaker on lectureships at churches and universities throughout the world.

Don DeLukie

Preacher

Ricky Hudnall has served as an elder at Jackson Street for about 20 years. He grew up here and raised his family at Jackson Street. He loves the work of a shepherd and being involved in people’s lives. It is his joy to see people grow as Christians and to help facilitate spiritual growth in any way he can. Ricky believes it is so important for all people to know they can have salvation in Christ Jesus.

Ricky Hudnall

Elder

Arden Miller grew up in Watertown, SD and is employed as a property claims adjuster with Allstate. He met his wife, Kari, at Harding University, their alma mater. They have three children: Kaeli, HU grad 2018, Paden, currently attending Harding University, and Emma a high school freshman at Ouachita Christian School. In 2000, the Miller family move to Monroe and started worshipping with the Jackson Street congregation. They love serving and working with the JSCOC family. Their family verse is in Joshua 24:15, "..as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."

Arden Miller

Elder

Terry Ware has been an elder at Jackson Street for 30 years. Terry was born and raised in El Dorado, Arkansas. Terry attended Harding University where he met the love of his life, Kathy Adams. The two of them have served the Lord and His church together in many different roles for 50 years. He and Kathy have three children, Shawn (Peggy), Shane (April) who is one of our deacons, and Holly (Jeremy). They have 6 grandchildren.

Terry Ware

Elder

Leonard Rhodes has been at Jackson Street for 30 years. He was born in Kansas and moved to the Monroe area when he was 10 years old. He is married to Diane Rhodes and they have four beautiful daughters and 9 grandchildren. Leonard first came to Jackson Street as the youth minister and has also served as the college minister and is currently an elder. He graduated from the Whites Ferry Road School of Preaching in 1990. He is a builder by trade and an evangelist by heart. Leonard loves working with the Jackson Street congrgation and helping to encourage others to grow spiritually.

Leonard Rhodes

Elder

Steven is a Deacon and our Youth Minister. Steven and his wife Jana have 4 children Grant, Will, Ellie Kate, and Maddox.

Steven Fitzhugh

Deacon and Youth Director

Bob is a dentist, practicing in West Monroe for 37 years. He also is a part-time instructor in the Dental Hygiene program at ULM. Bob and his wife, Rita, are the parents of 4 children and have 4 grandchildren. Bob and Rita have been involved in medical missions for about 30 years. This work has been primarily in Mexico but in recent years in Honduras and Guatemala.

Bob Huffstutter

Deacon

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Ron Purdy

Deacon

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Phil Riley

Deacon

Shane Ware moved to Jackson Street at the age of 13 with his parents Terry and Kathy Ware. He married April Ware in 1997 and they have 3 children, Kaylee, Maddie, and Cooper. Shane serves as a deacon at Jackson Street in the area of church treasurer.

Shane Ware

Deacon

Jay began attending Jackson St during high school at the invitation of his now-wife, Amy. He now serves as a deacon in the areas of Benevolence and Missions, with responsibilities such as oversight of the church's Food Pantry and serving as a song-leader for the Spanish-language congregation. Each summer, Jay also spends a week working at the Clinica Ezell (hospital) in Montellano, Guatemala, with other members of the Jackson St congregation. Jay and Amy have been married since 2003, and have 2 children: Easton & Alice. They have a small farm in Point, LA, where they're always chasing after their goats, chickens, rabbits, donkeys, dogs, pig, and cat.

Jay LeBlanc

Deacon

Mike married Jodie in 2002 and they have 2 daughters, Layla and Ella. Mike serves as a deacon at Jackson Street in the area of all technology related matters.

Mike Crawley

Deacon

Amy LeBlanc joined the staff in 2017. She is married to Jay LeBlanc and has two children, Easton and Alice. Amy has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University. She grew up at Jackson Street and loves interacting with the members and being able to help things run smoothly. Amy homeschools her children, lives on a small farm, and loves her monthly book club.

Amy LeBlanc

Secretary

Paul David has been a member of the Jackson Street congregation since his family moved here in 1996. He is married to Katie Raymond. They have two children, Tristan and Elizabeth.

Paul David Raymond

Deacon