Join us for Episode #77 of the Dallas Metro Podcast, featuring special guest Candace Moya! Pastor Clay and Candace, a pastor’s wife with over 24 years of ministry experience, discuss her inspiring journey. Raised in a pastor’s home in West Texas, she grew up immersed in church life, later moving to Phoenix and Dallas. Candace met her husband, Bob Moya, at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU), where a chance encounter in the registration line sparked a 29-year marriage. Together, they have three grown children and have dedicated their lives to ministry, including planting a church in Arlington, Texas. With a heart for outreach, Candace’s story is one of faith, family, and perseverance.

In this episode, Candace opens up about her experiences as a pastor’s kid and a pastor’s wife, offering heartfelt insights into the joys and challenges of ministry. She discusses meeting Bob, a former Air Force member, and their shared calling to plant a church in the diverse, booming community of Arlington. Candace reflects on the importance of balancing in-church ministry with community outreach, emphasizing how new believers bring vitality to the church. She also shares her passion for children’s and youth ministry, recounting how their outreach efforts have impacted lives, with many former children now serving as adults in ministry.

Candace offers encouragement to pastors’ wives facing unrealistic expectations, stressing the need for grace, prayer, and partnership in ministry. She also supports the Dallas Metro’s vision to build a debt-free church in the inner city of Dallas, a project aimed at serving children and future generations. Join us as Candace shares wisdom from her journey and calls for support to help Dallas Metro make a lasting impact. Visit dallasmetro.org, click “All In,” and consider a one-time or monthly donation to be part of this life-changing mission. Don’t miss this uplifting episode—like and subscribe and tune in next week!

Join us for an inspiring episode of the Dallas Metro Podcast as Pastor Clay welcomes Kermit Bell, Assistant Superintendent and Missions Director for the North Texas District of the Assemblies of God. Hailing from the small town of Friona, Texas, Kermit grew up in a close-knit community where his family ran a small business. After losing his father at age 12, he was shaped by a supportive local church and a resilient mother who ran the business for 30 years. Kermit felt a divine calling early on, leading him to pursue a business degree at Nelson University, where he met his wife, Cindy. Married for 43 years, they have five adult children and 12 grandchildren, with two great-grandchildren born recently. Kermit served as a pastor in Austin for 33 years, including 15 as senior pastor, before taking on his current role, where he oversees 165 missionary units.

In this heartfelt conversation, host Clay and Kermit explore the transformative power of missions and the importance of living a life of stewardship. Kermit shares how a mission trip to Topeka, Mexico, early in his ministry sparked a passion for global outreach, leading his church to support 150 missionaries and ministries. He emphasizes the value of exposing people to missions to broaden their perspective and combat self-centeredness, drawing parallels to the broader challenges of Western Christianity. The discussion delves into the need for genuine community, the role of the local church, and the impact of prayer, with Kermit referencing the book Lead with Prayer by Ryan Skoog as a catalyst for deepening spiritual life.

The episode also highlights the ongoing work of Dallas Metro Ministries, as Clay shares updates on their new facility project, guided by architect Michael Cathcart and supported by the Lighthouse Church. Kermit encourages pastors to engage in missions, noting that it recalibrates a church’s focus, opens avenues for God’s blessings, and aligns with a kingdom-focused vision. He underscores the proven impact of Dallas Metro, urging listeners to support their mission to build a church for kids in Dallas through donations at metro.org. Tune in for an episode filled with wisdom, faith, and a call to action for kingdom impact.

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Join us for another inspiring episode of the Dallas Metro Podcast, where host Pastor Clay welcomes longtime friend and dedicated supporter Gina Manis. Gina, a Dallas native with a rich history of service, shares her journey from her early days as a worship leader and fine arts director at Christian Life Assembly to her impactful work with Dallas Metro. Married to Michael, a police officer who transitioned from motorcycle to patrol car duty after a 25-year career, Gina is a proud mother to Richie and Ashlyn, and grandmother to nine. Her deep-rooted faith and passion for ministry began in fourth grade, sparked by joining her mother on a bus route for Dallas First Assembly, and later solidified during a transformative trip to Bill Wilson’s ministry in New York in 1986 while attending Evangel University.

Gina reflects on her long-standing connection with Dallas Metro, including her pivotal role in creating the impactful “Silent Cries in the City” video in 2003, which captured the ministry’s mission to reach underserved children. She shares behind-the-scenes stories of its production, highlighting the collaboration with videographer Chris Kraft and the emotional resonance of the project, particularly a scene where a young girl’s unscripted tears perfectly aligned with the script’s plea, “Please help me.” Gina also discusses her involvement in Dallas Metro’s 20th anniversary banquet, a celebration of Clay and Barb’s ministry that aimed to raise funds and awareness for the organization’s life-changing work. Her stories underscore the power of creative collaboration and the ministry’s enduring impact on the Dallas community.

Gina passionately advocates for Dallas Metro’s mission to disciple children, emphasizing the eternal investments made in young lives. She recounts the tragic story of a young man who might have been reached by Dallas Metro’s outreach, underscoring the urgency of expanding the ministry’s reach. With plans for new facilities on 50 acres provided by Lighthouse Church, Gina urges listeners to support Dallas Metro’s vision to double its impact through prayer and financial contributions. Visit metro.org and click “All In” to join the prayer team or make a donation to help build a brighter future for Dallas’s youth. Don’t miss this moving episode filled with stories of faith, resilience, and the transformative power of reaching kids early! Be sure to like and subscribe for more powerful Dallas Metro stories.