Pastor Daniel is from McAllen, Texas in the Rio Grande Valley. He and his wife, Courtney, were called into ministry in 2013, a year after their sweet reunion with their children. They are blessed with five gifts of God, Trinity, Danny, Calvary, Johnny, and Mikey.
Daniel attended Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and earned a Master's of Divinity with a concentration in preaching. He has been a part of Mt. Carmel since February 2017. He also holds a Bachelor's of Business Administration from Texas State University.
Daniel has a passion for families and their walk with Christ. He loves seeing people choose Jesus and use the life that the Lord gives them to point others to Jesus.
Student's Leader
Ethan Staples
Ethan is a 2018 Tioga graduate. He attended Oklahoma State University for a year but returned home to discern God's call on his life. For some time, Ethan felt called into the ministry, but that call was solidified with his opportunity to serve Mt. Carmel's students. He has been serving as our Student leader since March 2021.
Courtney loves children! She's always had the calling to educate and care for the next generation. Along with Daniel, she has five children of her own, Trinity, Danny, Cali, Johnny, and Mikey.
Courtney has both a Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Early Childhood Education. She is a fifth grade teacher at O'Dell Elementary in Celina and loves to see children grow in their knowledge and walk with Jesus.
Nursery Ministry Coordinator
Ashley Moncrief
Ashely is a former educator at Tioga Elementary and now helps manages Bunger Electric, her family business. She is life-long Mt. Carmel member and has served our babies and toddlers for many years now. "Ms. Ashie" as some toddlers call her love her very much and look forward to being with her.
Ashely is also in charge of our Cubbies Club in our AWANA program.
Song Leader
Billy Smith
Brother Billy is one Mt. Carmel's deacons and serves as our worship service song leader. He has served our students for years and now leads our young adult Sunday School class. We are thankful for Billy and his service to God's people here.
