Board of Directors

Jesus

Founder

Pastor Leon Birdd

Sr. Pastor
Born and raised poor in Kenosha, WI, his drug addiction, and party lifestyle caused him to leave his family and friends and head to Dallas, TX, where he had an encounter with the living God while freebasing cocaine in the back of a van. Pastor Leon had dreams that did not include the poor and the lost. After he surrendered his life to Christ in 1994, he heard, and was obedient to the voice of God which led him to ministry of the most vulnerable on the streets of Dallas Texas.

David Wilson

Chairman of the Board
David is a Baylor University graduate and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics. He is a forty-year industry veteran in development, redevelopment, asset management, and construction services, and a faithful supporter of Servants Of oUr Lord.

Shanna Brown Mattson

Board Member
Shanna holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Baylor University and is a CPA and Certified Financial Planner. She lives in Waco, TX with her husband and three children and was instrumental in coordinating service with youth groups for over 10 years with the Youth Pastor of their home church to come and serve at S.O.U.L. Church.

Bobby Morrison

Worship Leader & Board Member
Bobby Morrison, a native of South Georgia, cherishes quality time with his family, including his wife Hannah and their three-year-old son, River. He has a passion for writing & playing music and studying the Word of God. Before establishing their home in Texas, Bobby and Hannah traveled extensively with their music ministry, Boha Tribe, sharing their message and love across diverse venues throughout the country. Their mission extended beyond the stage, focusing on supporting individuals in recovery, addressing the needs of Native American reservations, and engaging in outreach efforts within communities facing homelessness.
 

Jim Goerlich

Board Member
Jim has five years of Board service and is an industry expert with over twenty-two years in healthcare transaction software solutions, and Director of Blessed Homes Enterprises LLC. He has a heart for the lost and broken and is an ardent volunteer at S.O.U.L. Church.
 

Dr. Carrie La Ferle

Board Member
Dr. Carrie La Ferle is a Professor of Ethics & Culture in the Temerlin Advertising Institute at Southern Methodist University. Dr. La Ferle holds a PhD in advertising from The University of Texas at Austin, an M.A. in Advertising from Michigan State University, and a B.A. in Sociology from The University of Western Ontario. Carrie and her family are passionate volunteers at Servants Of oUr Lord.

Scott Moore

Board Member
I lived most of my childhood years in the small farming community of Lamoni, Iowa. At the age of fourteen the Lord revealed Himself to me and despite several years of "sowing my oats" He never forsaken me. In the late 80's I rededicated my life to Christ and I've never looked back. In 1987 I started a 31 year career with Interstate Batteries of America as a Regional Marketing Manager working with operations all over the United States and Canada. In 1999 I made my first volunteer visit at S.O.U.L. Church and have been a steady attender ever since. I also hold a director's position with the "Project Ten Nineteen" (Luke 10:19) deliverance ministry.
Scott is also a registered Chaplain through National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM) and also an associate pastor of Family Baptist Church of Rockwall.

Hoyt Mains

Board Member
Hoyt has twelve years of Board service. He is the Owner and President of Lynd Fueling Systems, and a devoted volunteer and supporter of S.O.U.L. Church for over two decades.

Alicia Duffy 

Board Member
Alicia is a former registered nurse with 25 years’ experience as a Realtor and small business owner in residential real estate. She first visited S.O.U.L. Church in 2021 and quickly fell in love with the guests and the volunteers who serve them each week. She strives to be a faithful steward of the ministry and to help others live out their own passions through her love of organization, technology, branding, and digital communication. As Welcome Team Lead, you can usually find her under the big red tent greeting volunteers, helping new team members get connected, or supporting Sunday operations wherever needed. Alicia also serves as Marketing Chair on the board of North Texas Performing Arts Academy, where she is passionate about enriching young lives and standing up for those who cannot by helping our neighbors end homelessness—believing that everyone deserves a place to call home and belong.