STAFF
Josh Allen - Lead Pastor
ABOUT HIM: Josh became the Lead Pastor at Parkway Hills in June 2017. Josh’s love and calling is for God’s Church, and more specifically, for Parkway Hills. I believe that God has incredible days ahead for this remarkable church to offer a striving community eternal purpose and lasting peace.
Josh holds degrees from Baylor University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Since 1998, Josh has had the privilege of serving several local churches in various roles. He is passionate about God’s Word and desires to see the truth of Scripture come alive, resulting in life transformation. He also believes strongly in equipping dads and moms to be the primary faith-trainers in their homes.
Josh and his wife Jessie have been married for over twenty years and have three amazing kids. He loves time with his family doing just about anything. He also enjoys running, hiking, golf, and any excuse to spend time outside.
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: To faithfully live out our mission...We journey together to glorify God, making disciples of every generation and serving the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ!
FAVORITE VERSE: 1 Corinthians 2:9
Lance Crowell - Executive Pastor
ABOUT HIM: Lance Crowell previously served with the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC) for 17 years. He worked as a Senior Strategist in the Digital Ministries and Communications Department. Before that, he led in the Church Ministries department of the SBTC in Discipleship, Family, Collegiate, Single Adults, Men’s Ministry, and Online Training. Lance was called to ministry at Sagemont Church, where he served as a Collegiate/Young Adult Minister.
Lance is a two-time graduate of the University of Houston with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Telecommunication Engineering. He holds a Master of Divinity as well as a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (SWBTS). Lance has been married to Mandy for over twenty years, and they have two amazing kids, Caleb and Cora.
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: To help build the ministries of Parkway Hills to impact the greater Plano communities for the Cause of Christ.
FAVORITE VERSE: Psalm 34:8
Kristi McCallon - Lead Pastor Assistant
ABOUT HER: Kristi has been working at Parkway Hills since 2012, when she came to fill a temporary position and ended up staying. Kristi is an integral part of executing tasks for the lead pastor, including executive administration, scheduling, and assembling and distributing pastoral and church information.
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HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: "Look to the Lord and His strength; seek his face always." Psalm 105:4
kmccallon@parkwayhills.org | 972-303-8208
Worship, Arts and Media
Logan Doak - Worship Pastor
ABOUT HIM: Logan received his undergraduate degree in Worship Leadership and his Masters in Worship Studies from Dallas Baptist University. He has been involved in music within the church since childhood and sensed God calling him into the ministry in his teenage years. Logan and his wife, Brooke, have been married since 2014 and welcomed their first child, Barrett, in March 2018, and their daughter, Lilah, in 2020. Logan began working at Parkway Hills in 2016 and is Professor of Worship at Dallas Baptist University.
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HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: My hope is that every generation would be united in singing the songs of our faith.
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FAVORITE VERSE: Psalm 1
ldoak@parkwayhills.org | 972-403-7762
Christine Crane - Associate Worship Minister and Ministry Assistant
ABOUT HER: Christine is a 2021 graduate of Dallas Baptist University, with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Business Worship Studies. She is a native of Alberta, Canada, and has lived in Dallas since 2015. She came to Parkway Hills as an intern for the worship ministry in January 2021. She is currently serving in different areas of ministry at the church to learn more about them.
Christine is passionate about uniting people in worship, encouraging others, and iced coffee.
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: That we would be a church that strives to glorify God in everything that we do.
FAVORITE VERSE: Romans 11:36
Kim Adams - Music and Technology Coordinator
ABOUT HER: Kim has been a steady help at Parkway Hills in several different capacities since 2012. She is fun and organized, and is married to Bobby. They have two married adult children and four grandkids.
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: Parkway Hills has been a blessing to this community since its beginning. I pray that we continue to have a positive influence here as we seek to serve Plano, and the world with the Gospel.
FAVORITE VERSE: Isaiah 43:19
kadams@parkwayhills.org | 972-303-8202
Angela Hendrixson - Digital Strategies Director
ABOUT HER: Angela is a native Texan, but since infancy has travelled all over the world as a result of having a military father. Traveling to new places continues to bring great joy in her life. She graduated with a Bachelor of Behavioral Science from Hardin-Simmons University. Some of her deepest passions are spending time with family and friends, being part of grace2go and singing in the choir. Angela has been married to her husband, David for almost 14 years who currently serves as a microbiology professor at UT Southwestern Medical. Both are very passionate about serving the Lord wherever and whenever possible.
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: My hope for the church is that we love the Lord our God with all our heart, mind and soul. And that we would live lives of service as the hands and feet of Jesus.
FAVORITE VERSE: Romans 5:1-5
ahendrixson@parkwayhills.org | 972-303-8212
Sarah Laws - Creative Content Director
ABOUT HER: Sarah has worked at Parkway Hills since July 2021. Her dream job has been to be a visual storyteller that helps and inspires people. Sarah received her Bachelor of Arts in Converged Broadcast Media from the University of North Texas in Denton and her Master of Arts in Critical Cultural Industry Studies on August 2021. Sarah and her husband Charles Laws are both currently studying at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in the Spanish online Masters program, La Maestría en Estudios Teológicos. Sarah has a passion for the Latino community since she is a first generation college graduate. She strives to live each day to glorify God.
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: My hope for Parkway Hills is for everyone to continue to grow spiritually in Christ.
FAVORITE VERSE: Romans 12:12
slaws@parkwayhills.org | 972-473-6367
Pepe Valdez - Music Director
ABOUT HIM: Pepe is a Peruvian-American guitarist, arranger, composer and educator who is based in the DFW area. He attended the University of North Texas, where he completed his bachelors and masters in Jazz Studies. Pepe and his wife, Reyna, have been happily married since 2018.
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: To spread the love of God.
FAVORITE VERSE: Psalm 9:11
Chiquis Guzman - Artist in Residence
ABOUT HIM: Chiquis is a gifted drummer from Mexico City. He graduated from UNT's Jazz Studies program. He is married, has been a member at Parkway Hills for years, and is growing as a Christ warrior day by day, by His grace.
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HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: Spread love.
FAVORITE VERSE: Philippians 4:13
Adult Ministry
Jill Buczkowski - Spiritual Formation and Executive Pastor Ministry Assistant
ABOUT HER: Jill joined the staff in May 2019, moving to the area from Houston, where she previously served in church administration and support roles as children's and youth ministry support, as well as financial and campus coordinator. She was born and raised in western New York State and has been married to her high school sweetheart for 33 years. They have four awesome children and one adorable grandson!
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: That all who enter would feel welcome and experience the love of the body of Christ.
FAVORITE VERSE: Psalm 118:24
jill@parkwayhills.org | 972-303-8201
Suzie Prizer - Women's Minister
ABOUT HER: Suzie has been on staff at Parkway Hills since 1997. Her love for women’s ministry is evident in everything she does. She leads her ministry teams with love, integrity, and dedication. As our Women’s Minister, Suzie oversees a wonderful volunteer leadership team as they plan and prepare women’s Bible Studies, events and retreats, and women’s mission trips. Suzie is a graduate of Baylor University with a degree in Education. Suzie also serves as the Mission Liaison for Parkway Hills.
Suzie and her husband, Brad, live in Frisco. Their three adult children grew up at Parkway Hills; Blake, Brandon and Emilee. Blake is married to Emily and they have three children, Jackson, Rachel and Maddie. Their daughter is married to Ross, and they have three children—Will, Caleb, and Hannah.
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HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: My hope is that Parkway Hills will continue to seek God's plans and purpose for an amazing future! May we pray with excitement for today and the days to come!
FAVORITE VERSE: Ephesians 3:20
sprizer@parkwayhills.org | 972-303-8209
Debbie Richardson - Minister to Parents
ABOUT HER: Debbie recently transitioned into the Minister to Parents role after serving over 18 years in Children’s Ministry. She graduated from Hardin-Simmons University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Debbie loves the Lord and loves encouraging parents in their role as the primary faith trainer of their children. She and her husband, Bill, have two adult children, Courtney and Mike, who grew up at Parkway Hills.
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HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: My hope for Parkway Hills is that it will continue to be a beacon of light in this world as we serve the world with the Gospel of Christ and make disciples of every generation.
FAVORITE VERSE: Jeremiah 29:11
drichardson@parkwayhills.org | 972-303-8215
Student Ministry
6th - 12th Grade
Cy Casto - Student and Outreach Pastor
ABOUT HIM: Cy became the Student Pastor at Parkway Hills in September 2019 and he has a passion for impacting people with the Gospel for Jesus Christ. Cy married his wonderful wife, Kelsey, in August 2019 shortly before accepting the call to Parkway Hills. Cy received his Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and his Master of Divinity from Gordon-Theological Seminary.
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: That we become a church that fully acknowledges Jesus as our King and Savior and that we live our lives in that reality.
FAVORITE VERSE: John 3:16 and Proverbs 3:5-6
ccasto@parkwayhills.org | 972-303-8214
Maddie McAnally - Associate Student Minister and Director of Care Ministry
ABOUT HER: Maddie has a bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Houston (2017) and a master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of The Cumberlands (2022). Maddie began attending the Young Adult Life Group in July 2019 and became a member of Parkway Hills in January 2020. She is thrilled about serving with the Student Ministry because she appreciates the life-changing impact it can have, as she personally accepted Christ as a sophomore in high school. She is passionate about serving others, cultivating faith in Jesus Christ, and snickerdoodle cookies.
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: Her hope is that we are a body of believers who are continually being sanctified through Christ—that we strive to teach, pray, lead, worship, and serve one another to the glory of the Lord.
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FAVORITE VERSE: Romans 12:10
mmcanally@parkwayhills.org | 972-473-6258
Care Ministry
Catherine Taylor - Shepherding Ministry Coordinator
ABOUT HER: Catherine has worked at Parkway Hills since 2003. For many years, she assisted in the Worship Ministry, and now coordinates the Care Ministries, but she has always had a caring spirit about her.
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HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: To share the Word of God with our community.
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FAVORITE VERSE: Psalm 23
catherine@parkwayhills.org | 972-303-8213
Ed Gardner - Director of 55+ Ministry
ABOUT HIM:
Ed was born in Tokyo Japan; his father was in the US Air Force. He graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the age of 32 while attending First Baptist Church of Josephine.
Ed spent a few years as a chaplain at North Central Medical Center of McKinney. During that time, was also attending Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary taking classes toward a Masters in Lay Ministry. He married his lovely wife Michelle in 2014 and together we have a total of 5 children and 4 granddaughters. They joined Parkway Hills in early 2016 and became members of the Agape life group. Both quickly migrated into serving the middle school students for 2 years. Ed took on the responsibility for leading the Thursday Morning Bible Study in 2016, and it has been one of his ongoing ministries. In the summer of 2018, Ed and Michelle followed former, Pastor Sam Dennis, down to Junius Heights area to offer support for the rejuvenation of The Church of Junius Heights. After completing their 2-year commitment, 4 years later, they returned to Parkway Hills and the Agape life group.
In March of 2023, Ed and his wife moved to leading the Fellowship life group, in January of 2024 Ed became a Deacon here at Parkway Hills, and now is part of our staff.
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HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: That our church will continue to make an impact to our community and the culture around us, making disciples that will continue the legacy of bringing glory to God.
FAVORITE VERSE: Matthew 28:19-20
egardner@parkwayhills.org | 972-742-1030
Kids Ministry
Infant - 5th Grade
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Andrea Hancock - Weekday Preschool Minister and Preschool Kids Minister
ABOUT HER: Andrea leads the Preschool Ministry and oversees the Weekday Preschool. Andrea began working at Parkway Hills in September 2013 in the Preschool Ministry and became the leader of the Weekday Preschool in 2015. She graduated from Baylor University and has taught preschool both within church programs and Coram Deo Academy. She also taught art and was involved with Bible Study Fellowship as a Children’s Leader. She homeschooled her children and her heart is family discipleship. She loves Jesus, her family, ministering to families, supporting homeschooling families, and working with children!
She has been married for 32 years to Jay and has three adult kids, Will (Mia), Sam (Kelsey), and Caroline. She enjoys watching sports (professional and college) as well as spending time with her family and dogs!
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: That our church will glorify God by making disciples of all generations and serve the world with gospel of Jesus Christ!
FAVORITE VERSE: Colossians 2:6-7
ahancock@parkwayhills.org | 972-303-8211
Jennifer Coss - Elementary Kids Ministry Assistant
ABOUT HER: Jennifer went to Dallas Baptist University where she majored in education with a focus in early childhood through 4th grade and special education. She also majored in Christian Studies with a focus in educational ministry. Jennifer was an elementary teacher for 6 years in private Christian schools before working for Parkway Hills. She has served in children's ministry for about 26 years. For 18 of those years, she served in the Awana ministry as a leader and eventually a director for younger elementary. She loves the Lord and has a huge heart for seeing children come to know and serve Him. Jennifer has been married to Peter since March 2019. They have 1 child (Lillian) born in 2022. They have been members and serving in the Kids Ministry at Parkway Hills since 2018.
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HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: That our church continues to grow and reaches more people with the Gospel of Christ both here and overseas.
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FAVORITE VERSE: Jeremiah 29:11
Jenny Koons - Preschool Ministry Coordinator
ABOUT HER: Jenny was born and raised in Plano, Texas and attended Collin College. She has been married for 15 years to Josh, a former Marine, and they have two children, Laycee and Mason. They are her greatest joys. She enjoys hanging out with their extended families and going camping. Jenny has served in preschool ministries on and off since high school. She began helping in the nursery at Parkway Hills in 2011. Along with serving in the preschool ministry on Sundays and Wednesday nights, she was a teacher for Parkway Hills Younger Weekday Preschool for 12 years. She has now stepped into a support staff role for the Parkway Hills Weekday Preschool which she absolutely loves. Jenny loves our preschool families and enjoys serving alongside a wonderful ministry that strives to journey together to make disciples of the next generation. It brings her such joy to see how these little ones come to love Jesus and know that He loves them.
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HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: TThat we instill a love for Christ in our next generation so they can grow and disciple to their next generation.
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FAVORITE VERSE: Matthew 5:16
Support Staff
Ginette McKiddy - Executive Administrator
ABOUT HER: Ginette is responsible for non-ministerial areas such as Finance, HR, IT and Facilities. She graduated from Oklahoma State University and is a CPA. She has been working at Parkway Hills since August of 2006, and describes herself as amazed and grateful to wake up every morning, knowing that her work day will be focused on Jesus through every activity, discussion, and prayer. Ginette and her husband, Gary, have two daughters, Paige & Maddie. Her hobbies include: reading, golf, watching basketball and football.
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: That we will be a church that equips families to eagerly pursue Jesus and make disciples of all generations, starting with their own children.
FAVORITE VERSE: Zephaniah 3:17
gmckiddy@parkwayhills.org | 972-303-8203
Debra Holder - Finance Office Manager
ABOUT HER: Debra joined the staff of Parkway Hills in the fall of 2021. She has an accounting degree from Texas A&M University and has accounting experience with several non-profit organizations. She and her husband, Jeff, have been members of Parkway Hills for 33 years. They have two daughters.
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: My hope for Parkway Hills is that we will be an outward expression of Christ's love in everything we do and that we will continue to reach people with the Gospel of Christ.
FAVORITE VERSE: Romans 5:1-5
dholder@parkwayhills.org | 972-303-8216
Vanoy Hooker - Facility Director
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Amy Bullington - Facilities Coordinator and Finance Assistant
ABOUT HER: Amy is a multi-talented and responsible hard worker, which makes her an unsung but important part of our office staff. She coordinates room reservations and events at the church and also functions as the finance assistant, helping Jill and Ginette with various administrative tasks. If you want to do something at the church, she is the woman to talk to!
Amy is married to Larry and has two adult children, Lauren and Brett.
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: I hope that our church will be welcoming to anyone who enters these doors.
FAVORITE VERSE: Isaiah 40:31
abullington@parkwayhills.org | 972-303-8205
Donna Weser - Facilities Administrative Assistant
ABOUT HER: Donna has been at Parkway Hills for over twenty years—always willing to help or to find out an answer for people who call or walk in. Her heart is that her ministry at Parkway Hills will continue, and that she would be an addition to our staff in reaching others for Christ. She is also a gifted gardener and enjoys caring for the fish in our preschool area. Donna has been married to Mike for 23 years, and between them, they have four adult children.
HOPE FOR PARKWAY HILLS: That Christ will become the center of families lives in our community and that the word of God will grow from there to all corners of our community, state and beyond.
FAVORITE VERSE: Isaiah 41:10
dweser@parkwayhills.org | 972-303-8217
Juan Ley - Facilities
