Pastor

Rev. Charles Payne has pastored Calvary Baptist Church for 33 years. He is commonly known as “Cleburne’s Pastor!” He is a graduate of Liberty Bible Institute! He and his wife Judy have three grown daughters who all serve in the church. He is also proud of his 6 grandchildren.

Contact: pastor@calvarycleburne.com

Youth Pastor

Our Youth Pastor, Earl Sides has been at Calvary for 8 years. Bro. Earl is a Cleburne native that knows Cleburne, the people and teenagers well. He attended Arlington Baptist College and is a graduate of Faith Bible Institute. He is currently working on his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Christian Counseling from Louisiana Baptist University. He has 25 years of experience working with teenagers all over the country. He has spoke at several camps and rallies over the country. Along with his wife Niki, they have a passion and love for teenagers that shows. The Sides’ have three boys, Cody, Colin, and Christian.

Contact: youthpastor@calvarycleburne.com

Minister of Music

Eddy Carrell and his wife, Pam have been faithful church members since 1987. He is a graduate of Faith Bible Institute, Monroe, Louisiana. He has served as a deacon, children’s minister, bus director, and teacher. He currently is serving full time as Minister of Music. The Carrells have two grown children, Justin and Marci.

Contact music@calvarycleburne.com

Educational Director

Donnie Williams has been on our staff since 1983, serving in various capacities. Mr. Williams is a native of Cleburne and ‘grew up’ in our church. He is the former Pastor of two successful churches for over nine years and the former County Auditor of Johnson County for over fourteen years. He loves directing the ministries of the Auditorium Bible Class of our church. Mr. Williams holds a Graduate of Theology from Baptist Bible College, Springfield, Mo. and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from LeTourneau University, Longview, Texas.

Secretary

Pam Carrell has served as a faithful AWANA leader and secretary since 1993. She has been church secretary since 1997.

Director of Children’s Ministry

Our Children’s Director, Justin Carrell attended Tarleton State University and received a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis on Early Childhood through 4th grade education. He has 5 years of experience working in Children’s Ministry. Along with his wife Abby, they direct the 3rd – 5th grade division of our Cross Walk Children’s Ministry.

Contact: children@calvarycleburne.com