Jena Taylor

Executive Director

jtaylor@faithcity.org

"I began volunteering here five years ago," says Taylor. "I sorted clothes in the sorting room so that I wouldn’t actually have to interact with the homeless. God required more of me, and I began teaching the women’s Bible study here. I was asked to be on the board. In six months, I became President of the Board." A year later I began preaching in the chapel to the guests off the streets. "I loved that most of all. The guests just came to be so dear to me." In August of 2007, Taylor stepped into the position of  director.

When asked what her goals were for the mission, she was quick to respond. "We want to see transformed lives. The good news is that God can change any heart. We see it happen here all of the time.  Until the heart changes, nothing really gets accomplished."  

"Do we sometimes have difficult cases? Absolutely! I preach in Chapel once a week. It can look like a bunch of rowdy third graders sometimes!   But I find them to be vulnerable and open; and quite surprised that there is a better way and Faith City Ministries is willing to help them find it." Our job here at Faith City is to extend the kindness of God to our guests in any way possible.  

Jena is a magna cum laude graduate from Texas Tech University holding two degrees. She has over fifteen years experience in the recovery program, and teaches its principles to the guests at the ministries

Jerry Billington

Director of Men's Education

jbillington@faithcity.org

Jerry is a graduate of West Texas State University. He has been a teacher coach and small business owner. He also served as a pastor in a large church for over 15 years in many capacities. In addition to this he has worked at Panhandle Assessment Center, a shelter for neglected and abused children and the Salvation Army as Director of Social Services.

He and his wife June have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren.

Pam Eubanks

Director of Women's Recovery and Education

peubanks@faithcity.org

I was married for 20 years, and after the pain of going through a divorce, I began seeking the Lord and invited Him into my life. I have been a part of the 12 Step world for almost 20 years, so my relationship with the Lord has really blossomed. In January 2008 I received a phone call from the interim Director at FCM to be interviewed for teaching 12 Step recovery to the Hope For Women’s program. I have been on staff at FCM since February 2008.

David Hoy

Director of Food Services

dhoy@faithcity.org

David Hoy is the Food Service Director for Faith City Ministries. He has worked in food service since 1998. He previously worked at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch as the Kitchen Supervisor for 2 ½ years. Before that, he worked for Sonic Drive-In in Amarillo as a manager. In addition to food service, David has also worked in broadcasting. For 16 years, he worked in radio and also in television.

Dorcas Vivens

Lighthouse Coordinator

dvivens@faithcity.org

My name is Dorcas Vivens. I lived in Turkey, Texas until I was 17-years-old. I was saved at the age of 10. I have worked at Faith City Ministries since 2006, and I love what I do. I am blessed everyday that I am able to come and be a part of this mission.

Clayton Watkins

Hope for Men Instructor

cwatkins@faithcity.org

Clayton Watkins is a life-long resident of Amarillo. He graduated from Amarillo High School and was married to his high school sweet heart for 62 years until she went home to be with our Lord.

Clayton was remarried five years ago and is currently a Pastoral Teacher at Faith City Ministries. He loves to use his life experiences to cultivate long-lasting relationships with students and staff.  

Before receiving his Master’s degree in Divinity and Social Work from Wayland Baptist University, Clayton worked in the Medical field where he developed the Volunteer Chaplaincy for the Baptist General Convention of Texas which is still used to this day.  He also received his Pastoral Education from Wayland Baptist University which he used to pastor churches in Texas and Kentucky.