Ron grew up in the Houston area where he met his wife Terri and they married in 1985. They have three children and three grandchildren. Ron worked for over 30 years in product development and management in manufacturing companies. He felt the call to preach and teach and has been active in various ministries for over 20 years. 

In 2010, he and Terri moved to Jacksonville to the farm which has been in Terri’s family since 1850. After retiring, Ron took the opportunity to go to the BMA Seminary where he earned an Associate’s degree in Divinity and is continuing his Christian education at Dallas Theological Seminary. 

Ron loves to study God’s word and read. He and Terri enjoy spending time on the beach or in the mountains whenever they can.

email: ron@fellowshipjackonville.com

Joseph Allen received an Associate of Science in 2016 from Jacksonville College, a Bachelor in Music and Ministry from East Texas Baptist University in 2019, and a Master of Arts from the Baptist Missionary Association Seminary in 2024.

He grew up in Brazil where he and his family served as missionaries to the Hunsrik people for twelve years. As a missionary, he lead worship with his family from a young age. He and his family focused on church planting and Bible translation before returning to Texas in 2011. He served at Tyler Street Baptist Church in worship ministry for five years and in youth ministry at First Baptist Church in Jefferson, Texas for five years before coming to serve at Fellowship Bible Church.

In 2022, Joseph and his family were blessed to witness the publication of the New Testament for the Hunsrik people, a significant achievement in their mission. The following year, they celebrated the completion of the Jesus Film. Joseph's dedication to his work is evident in his continued service at a children's home in Brazil and his ongoing work with the Hunsrik people, a testament to his unwavering commitment to his calling.

He enjoys working hard on the family farm, playing guitar in worship, and playing in the John Paul Allen Band, which focuses on Christian music and worship.

email: joseph@fellowshipjacksonville.com

Patti and her husband Tim have been members of Fellowship Bible Church since 1990 and have been part of the worship team since then as well. Patti was raised in Jacksonville and received a Bachelor of Music Education from Stephen F. Austin State University and a Master of Interdisciplinary Studies in music, theater, and English from UT Tyler. 

She has taught school since 1990 and has been the choral director at The Brook Hill School since 1998. While at Brook Hill she has had some incredible musical experiences including her choirs performing with Michael W. Smith and even having the great privilege of directing a choir at Carnegie Hall in New York with Lauren Daigle and Francesca Battestelli. 

Patti and Tim have three grown daughters, and three amazing grandchildren, whom they love to spend time with as often as possible!

email: pattiedenstudio@gmail.com