District Leadership

Leaders serving churches across West Texas.

Meet the district superintendent, office staff, and ministry leaders who help support pastors, congregations, and district-wide ministries.

District Superintendent

Rev. Tim Kellerman

Tim was elected District Superintendent of the West Texas District in April 2025. Before coming to Texas, he served for five years as District Superintendent of the Northeastern Indiana District.

Prior to district leadership, Tim served as a pastor for 36 years, including ministry with congregations in Indiana and Arkansas. Tim and Jamie Kellerman live in Arlington, Texas.

Tim and Jamie are giving their lives to help create a culture of prayer wherever they serve, leading the church to seek and experience the presence of God through intentional corporate and personal prayer.

Email Pastor Tim

District Office Staff

Here to assist churches and leaders.

The district office team helps with administration, communication, ministry coordination, and day-to-day support for the district.

Rev. José Palacios

Assistant District Superintendent / Hispanic Ministry Coordinator

Email: jipalacios7@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 956-650-2450

Rev. Premal Awasarmal

District Secretary

Email: premal@westexnaz.org
Office: 817-479-8611

Marti Jones

Office Administrator / District Treasurer

Email: marti@westexnaz.org
Office: 817-479-8611

Griselda Sierra

District Bookkeeper

Email: griselda@westexnaz.org
Office: 817-479-8611

District Office

860 Airport Fwy., Suite 206, Hurst, TX 76054

Office: 817-479-8611

District Ministry Leaders

Coordinating ministry across the district.

These leaders serve key ministry areas and help local churches connect with district-wide opportunities, training, and support.

Rev. Michael Gatkek

African Ministries Coordinator / USA-Canada Regional South Sudanese Coordinator

Email: gatkek.michael1213@gmail.com
Phone: 817-492-6859

Rev. Amanda Pettit

District NMI President

Email: amanda@rescuehill.org

Phone: 682-252-4777

Rev. Michael Preston

District NYI President

Email: michael.preston@lantana.church
Phone: 469-316-8549

Dr. C.B. Glidden

District Discipleship Ministries Chairperson

Email: cbglidden@gen-church.org
Phone: 817-297-7003

Rev. Jennifer Sommers

District Children's Ministries Director

Email: jsommers@gen-church.org
Phone: 817-297-7003

Rev. Jeff Marcoe

District Ministerial Studies Board Chairperson

Email: pastorjeff@onenaz.org
Phone: 817-297-7003