MEET OUR TEAM

Our University team is devoted to serving the students of SFA. Our desire is to see college students and young adults experience the Lord in a deeper way through fellowship, worship, teaching, and prayer.

Meleena James - University Director

​Meleena was raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Stephen F. Austin University with a degree in Organizational Communication in 2015. Currently she serves in the University ministry.  She spends her time discipling ladies, working with Armor Bearers, and handling all of the logistics within our college ministry. Beforehand, Meleena spent three years, serving as a Armor Bearer and Armor Bearer Resident. She has also worked with our children and youth ministries. Meleena enjoys coffee, friends, and airports.

Chris Barton - Armor Bearer

"My name is Chris Barton and I 'm a junior at SFA, majoring in Creative Writing. I started serving at Fredonia Hill during my second semester at SFA, while I was still a freshmen. I have mostly served in the Revive Ministry and within Life Groups. Three things I enjoy are writing poetry/fiction, drinking good coffee, and reading books. My biggest passion is Ultimate Frisbee. I'd love to play a game with you!"

Nick Benedict - Armor Bearer

"I grew up in Kingwood, Texas.  I am pursuing a degree in Kinesiology at Stephen F. Austin State University with a minor in Health Science. I've worked in ministry since 2014, including youth ministry, college ministry, and children's ministry. This is my first year working with Fredonia Hill and I'm excited about what the Lord is planning on doing. I Love sports, physical fitness, and outdoor activities."

Kate Bretches - Armor Bearer

"Hi! I'm Kate! I've been serving at Fredonia Hill since the spring of 2015. I'm from Longview, Texas and I am pursuing my undergraduate at SFA in Sociology with plans of getting my masters in counseling. I've served at FH within Revive (College) Ministry and Life Groups. I'm very passionate about traveling and missions. Outside of church, I enjoy crafting and listening to music." 

Ann Holcomb - Armor Bearer

"Hi Friends! My name is Ann Holcomb. I was born and raised in Crockett, Texas and came to SFA to continue my high school golf career. For the last four years I have been playing college golf here at SFA and working on my degree in Economics. This last May, I graduated with my Bachelors. Now, I continue working with the golf team and other athletes on campus part time with Athletes in Action. My favorite activities include spending time in nature and relaxing with a nice cup of coffee. "

Naomi Moats - Armor Bearer

"Hey, I’m Naomi! I’ve been serving at Fredonia since fall of 2016 and I absolutely love this church and what God is doing here! I am studying communication sciences and disorders and hope to get my Masters as a Speech language pathologist. I want to use my degree as a platform to be a missionary after college. I love spending time with my friends and family, meeting new people, and playing tennis. Spreading the gospel to unreached people or hard places is my biggest passion so let me know if you ever want to talk about missions!

​Kendall McDonald - Executive Pastor

Kendall grew up in Flower Mound, Texas. He received a Bachelor's degree in Public Relations from Texas Tech University. He spent several years working with youth and college students. In 2006 he married the love of his life, Lindsey McDonald. Lindsey has her Master's degree in Linguistics from Texas Tech University and has a heart for the nations.

Kendall serves as the primary Sunday School teacher for Revive. If you would like to email Kendall, click here.