Zane Watkins | Director of Worship
Zane is originally from Central Texas, where his love for tacos and music started. He graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in 2018, where he served at his local church as the College Worship Leader. After graduating, he married his now wife, Makenzie, while he worked at Chick-fil-A in Temple while working on his seminary degree from Liberty University Online. In 2022, Makenzie and Zane moved to The Dalles, OR, where he served in his first pastoral role. In 2023, their first child, Judah was born, and in September 2024, he moved to Tyler to start leading worship here!
Fun Facts About Zane
Favorite Bible Verse - Joshua 1:9 "Haven't I commanded you: be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord your God is with your wherever you go."
Favorite Authors/Books - Paradise Lost by John Milton, The Narnia Series by C.S. Lewis, Leaf by Niggle by J.R. Tolkien
Favorite TV Shows - Psych, Parks and Rec, The Dragon Prince
Favorite Board Games - Wingspan, Lords of Waterdeep, Azul