Staff and Deacons
Kevin Roe, Senior Pastor
Kevin has served in ministry for over 25 years, including churches in Waco, Royse City, Atascocita/Humble, Cameron/Milano, River Oaks, Fort Worth, and Arlington, as well as serving as the chaplain for the softball team at Arlington Baptist University. Additionally, he has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and athletic coordinator, in addition to working at Ideal Impact, a company that serves churches, ministries, and schools.
Kevin married Rebecca in 2000. Rebecca is a postpartum nurse at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. They have 3 children. Caleb is a senior. Carly is a sophomore, and Andrew is in 7th grade.
Kevin received his undergraduate degree from Baylor University, Master of Divinity from Truett Seminary, and Master of Education from the University of Texas at Arlington.
Kevin Ray, Associate Pastor of Senior Adults, Business/Administration, and Community Outreach
Kevin grew up in a Christian home and asked Jesus to be the Lord and Savior of his life when he was ten years old. When he was sixteen, he surrendered to God’s call to serve in vocational ministry while at Youth Choir Camp in Carson Newman, Tennessee. He graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts in Religion in May, 2000, and graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a Master of Arts in Christian Education in May, 2010.
He and Kristen have been married since December, 2007. She is a CPA that works for Texas Baptists. They enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling around the world, and serving the Lord in His Church. He joined the staff at CNBC in February, 2024, and is excited about all that the Lord has for Kristen, himself, and the entire church family.
Tim Thurston, Minister of Music
Tim comes to Community North from Cliff Temple Baptist Church in Dallas where he sang in the choir and used his gifts in other services to the church. Tim is a talented choir director whose experiences include working with church choirs in Dallas, Cedar Hill, Grand Prairie, and Tucson, Arizona. He is also a full-time consultant. A graduate of Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Tim is a native of Amarillo. He enjoys books, movies, and creating thoughtful worship experiences for God’s people on Sundays.
Pam Wood, Ministry Assistant
Pam joined the staff at Community North as Ministry Assistant in October, 2017. She moved to McKinney from Tyler, Texas, after retiring from the University of Texas Health Science Center. She has worked in various areas of business including accounting and purchasing. She now enjoys living closer to her family and is attending her church where she sings in the choir. Pam has two daughters and five grandchildren whom she adores.
CNBC Deacon Body
The CNBC Deacon Body is made up of men and women who have been appointed by the church to serve the church and care for the needs of its members. They work to preserve the unity of the Spirit within the church in the bond of peace. Additionally, they serve as a council of advice and help consider and formulate plans for the constant effort and progress of the church in matters pertaining to the saving of souls, the development of Christians, and the extension and growth of the kingdom of God.