Deacon Harvey Lyons

Chairman

Telephone #:  972-267-2231

Email:  [email protected]

 


Deacon Harvey Lyons has been a member of Friendship Baptist Church (FBC) for 15 years.  He is married to Deaconess Aven M. Lyons.  They have three children, Taurin, Taylor and Landis Lyons.

As a member of FBC, Deacon Lyons has served as the Sunday School Superintendent and currently serves on the Deacon Board, Security Team, Pastor Armor Bearer and is the Chairman of the Board of Trustee where he has served since 2008. 

Deacon Lyons attended Lathop High School, University of Alaska and Harvard Business School with IBM Management program.  His professional background includes IBM Sales and Sales Management; Nynex Director, Vice President and General Manger and Board Member; Ameritec Vice President and General Manager; Compaq Director of Sales and Hewlett Packard Director of Sales Americas.

Deacon Lyons has been affiliated with Junior Achievement for 21 years; 1st Tee of Dallas for 8 years and Pro Duffers Southwest for 12 years. 

His interest includes golfing, traveling and tennis.

 

 

Romauld F. Hernandez

Vice - Chairman

Telephone #:  972-624-8930

Email:  [email protected]

 

Romauld Hernandez has been a member of Friendship Baptist Church (FBC) for 9 years.  He is married to Thaydene Hernandez for 30 years.  They have three children, Kathrina, Keriann and Rome, and two grandchildren (Layla and Leyana).

As a member of FBC, Brother Hernandez has served on the Prison and Street Ministries, Brotherhood, Tuesday Evening Bible Study and he currently serves on the Board of Trustee since 2008.    

Brother Hernandez attended New York University and Hunter College.  He severed in the U. S. Army from 1984 to 1991 and is a decorated veteran of the Gulf War.  His professional background includes Power Generator Engineer and he is a retiree of The City of Carrollton where he worked for 21 years.

 

 

Betty L. Edwards, Secretary

Telephone #:  214-493-1999

Email:  [email protected]

 

 

Betty Edwards has been a member of Friendship Baptist Church (FBC) for 9 years.  She is married to Reginald Edwards.  They have (1) child, Danielle Boone.

As a member of FBC, Sister Edwards serves as a Sunday School Teacher and currently serves as the Secretary of the Board of Trustee since 2011. 

Sister Edwards has a Master Degree in Social Work from Kansas University, Lawrence, Kansas.  Her professional background includes Veterans Administration Medical Center (20 years); Emmanuel Fellowship Baptist Church – Administrator, Trustee, Finance (5 years); Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church – Evangelism Coordinator, Finance (4 years); and Antioch Missionary Baptist Church – Evangelism Coordinator (3 years) and she is currently a Program Manager.

Sister Edwards is affiliated with the National Association of Social Workers, Academy of Certified Social Workers and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. 

Her interests includes fitness, piano, reading and investing/finance.

 

 

 

Peter A. Burns

Telephone #:  214-725-0317

Email:  [email protected]

 

 

Peter Burns has been a member of Friendship Baptist Church (FBC) for 11 years.  He is married to Dana Burns.  They have three children, Nadia, Jackie and Jamaal Burns.

As a member of FBC, Brother Burns serves on the Youth Ministry – Warriors for God, N.P.L.I.Y, the Scholarship Ministry and the Board of Trustee since 2008. 

Brother Burns has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.  His professional background includes United States Army Signal Corps (retired) with 20 years of service and he is currently a Business Development Manager for Alcatel-Lucent, responsible for multi-media integration services.

Brother Burns is affiliated with Junior Achievement; United Way; Chairman of Leadership, Frisco Advisory Committee and is a Board member of the Frisco Education Foundation. 

His interests include traveling, golfing, working with youths and spending time with family and friends.

 

 

 

Reverend Frank J. Peterson

Telephone #:  214-732-2892

Email:  [email protected]

 

 

Reverend Frank Peterson has been a member of Friendship Baptist Church (FBC) for 1 year.  He has been married to Elizabeth Marie (Milson) Peterson for 42 years.  They have one child, Dr. Angela Marie (Peterson) Ford and one granddaughter, Allayna Marie Ford.

As a member of FBC, Rev. Peterson serves on the Ministerial Team, People Helping People (PHP), New Members, Instructor; Wednesday Night Bible Study and the Board of Trustee since 2011. 

Rev. Peterson attended Southern University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Valencia College, Orlando, Florida; Southern Bible Institute, Dallas, Texas and Tyndale Seminary.  His professional background includes Electronic Engineering and Surface Mount Design Technology.

Rev. Peterson is affiliated with Always & Ever Foundation where he serves on the Board of Directors and is a member of Surface Mount Engineering Technology Association. 

His interests include golfing, running, reading and sermon preparation.

 

 


Ruby Davidson Ratliff

Telephone #:  972-625-6856

Email:  [email protected]

 

 

Ruby Ratliff has been a member of Friendship Baptist Church (FBC) for 26 years.  She is married to Edward Earl Ratliff.  They have three children, Purtrina Roberts, Kenbra Davis and Candance Thomas Mitchell and three grandchildren (Triniti and Tiara Roberts and Terrance Thomas).

As a member of FBC, Sister Ratliff has served as the President of the Choir and People Helping People (PHP).  She has served on the Women Auxiliary, Program Committee, Executive Staff, and Cooks Ministries.  Currently she serves in the Choir, PHP, Stewardship, Transportation and the Board of Trustee since 2006. 

Sister Ratliff attended Dunbar High School.  She received a Business Administration Degree from Draughon’s Business College; an Associate Degree in Applied Arts & Sciences in Child Development, Infants/Toddlers from Brookhaven College and she has her Insurance Adjusters’ License.  Her professional background includes owner of Charmcare Child Development Center, The Colony, Texas; Licensed Group Day Home (Children 18 months – 12 years old); and Genesis Family Hair Care.

Sister Ratliff is affiliated with Dunbar-Douglas Alumni Association where she serves as the Financial Security Chairman. 

Her interests include singing, music, decorating, shopping and playing games

 

 

 

Christine D. Smith

Telephone #:  972-394-8447

Email:  [email protected]

 

 

Christine Smith has been a member of Friendship Baptist Church (FBC) for 15 years.  She has one daughter, Madison C. Smith.

As a member of FBC, Sister Smith has served on the Youth Ministry and the Minister of Music Search Committee and she currently serves as a Senior Class, Sunday School Teacher, on the Hospitality Committee and the Board of Trustee since 2011.    

Sister Smith received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  Her professional background includes various engineering fields (Industrial, Manufacturing, Component and Procurement), and she is currently a Quality Assurance Engineer Specialist for Bell Helicopter.

Sister Smith is affiliated with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated – Tau Rho Omega Chapter, Carrollton, Texas and the American Cancer Society. 

Her interests include reading, running, Arts and Crafts and spending time with family and friends.

 

 


James E. Jenkins, Jr.

Telephone #: 214-995-8568

Email: [email protected]

 

 

James E. Jenkins, Jr. has been a member of Friendship Baptist Church of the Colony (FBCTC) for over 30 years (Charter Family Member). He is married to Wynell Jenkins and they have two children, Madison and Derek Jenkins.

 

As a member of FBCTC, Brother Jenkins has served as a member of the Youth Choir, Youth Usher Board, participated in Church Retreats, the Men’s Basketball Team and he currently serves on the Audio/Visual Ministry and the Board of Trustee since 2012. 

Brother Jenkins received dual undergraduate degrees in Accounting Control Systems and Finance from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. His professional background includes Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and he currently works in the area of Accounting as a Senior Vice President for a fortune 100 public company.

Brother Jenkins is affiliated Certified Public Accountants and Certified Internal Auditors. His interest includes watching football and basketball, playing golf, travelling, and spending time with family on the weekends.

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Heniretta Gibson

Telephone #: 972-896-4606

Email:  [email protected]

 

 

Heniretta Gibson has been a member of Friendship Baptist Church of the Colony (FBCTC) for over 11 years. 

As a member of FBCTC, Sister Gibson has served on the Outreach, Prison, Mission and Deaconess Ministries.  She currently serves on the Bible Study Ministry and the Board of Trustee since 2012. 

Sister Gibson has a Bachelor of Arts in Math and a Master of Arts in Christian Education.  Her professional background includes Manager of Curriculum Development in Technical Training, Project Manager for Training Consultant Firm and Business owner for approximately 20 years.