Matt joined the Nichols Street staff in September 2015. He has attained a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University in College Station, TX and a Masters of Arts from Oklahoma Christian University. Matt and his wife Danielle have two children, Wade and Marina. Matt's main responsibilities are preaching, teaching, counseling and leadership administration.

Chris joined the Nichols Street staff August 2015. Chris married Katie Sue in March of 2017 and have two sons, Carson and Brayden.  He has a bachelors in Youth and Family Ministry from Harding University (2014), a Masters in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary (2016), as well as Church Leadership certifications from The King’s University (2021). Chris' main responsibilities are working with our Student Ministries, Young Adults and leading Worship.

Ashlee Garrison has been on staff at Nichols Street since August of 2025. Ashlee Garrison is married to her husband, Caleb, and together they have two children, Uriah and Emilee. Ashlee graduated from the University of Houston-Victoria with a bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education of Early Childhood- 6 Grade. Ashlee’s main responsibilities as Children's Minister are working with the children, preteens, and their families.

Patricia Burt joined the Nichols Street staff in 2000. She has been married to G.W. Burt since 1974. She has one son, Geordan and granddaughter, Vanessa. Tricia's main responsibilities fall under the category of office administration, but she has also served many years as the Prison Ministry leader at Nichols Street.

Bill has served on the Nichols Street leadership team for several years as a deacon before stepping into his current role as a shepherd. Bill and his wife Suzanne both have huge hearts for people. 

Doug and his bride Pam have been part of the Nichols Street family for many years and have served the church in many ways. Prior to becoming a shepherd Doug served as a deacon caring for the church facilities. As a shepherd Doug continues to serve in this and many other ways. Pam serves on the church tech team helping with sound during worship services. Doug and Pam have a large family and love spending time with their kids and grandchildren. 

Ray began serving as a shepherd at Nichols Street in May 2022. He and his wife Ruthy have a love for God and for serving in His church. They are passionate about teaching both kids and adults, and have been actively leading Bible classes both at Nichols Street and A&M Church of Christ in College Station, TX prior.

Bob Noster has been an Elder at Nichols Street Church of Christ since 2000.  He is married to Sue Noster and they have 2 grown children and 3 grandchildren.  Bob and Sue are both retired.  Before he retired, Bob was District Manager for Jackson Electric Cooperative at Bay City.  Prior to working for Jackson Electric, Bob was a manager for Central Power and Light, where he worked for 26 years.  Sue was an Elementary School Teacher.  Bob and Sue have worshiped with the Church of Christ in Bay City each of the 3 times that they have lived in Bay City in their working careers.

John has been a life long member of the church of Christ, joining the Bay City CofC in 1981. He has served as a teacher, deacon of education, and as an Elder, and was reappointed as an Elder in April 2025. John and his wife Lynda love serving in the Kingdom. They have 4 children and 10 grandchildren.