Dr. Ronald E. Bell, Jr.
Dr. Ronald E. Bell, Jr. is the founder and director of the 501(c)3 non-profit organization Pip Start, Inc. who is nurturing the seed of God’s purpose in youth, families and communities through vehicles of education and service.
The main branches of Pip Start are:
1) Master Builder – Setting a foundation of purpose and building character in youth through engineering projects,
2) PIP Ministries Praise in the Park – Promoting Christian Fellowship in youth and the community, and
3) Relationship Salsa - Developing young men & women in healthy, fulfilling relationships through Latin dance and bible-based discussions. Dr. Ronald Bell served as a Congressional Page for Congress, was selected as part of the Texas Society of Engineers 2001 Engineering Dream Team and is a certified Christian counselor. He has worked in the semiconductor industry and taught math, science and engineering to all age levels. Dr. Bell II blessed by his wife Nia A. Bell and enjoys music, dance and sports.
Linda J. Harvey
Linda J. Harvey is a founding member of Turning Point Fellowship Church. Mrs. Harvey has also served in the following capacities: Youth Director, St. James Baptist Church for 7 years; Junior Mission Bible Instructor, St. James Baptist Church for 10 years; Young Women’s Director, St. James Baptist Church for 5 years; College Students Class Instructor, St. James Baptist Church for 3 years, Minister’s Wives Bible Instructor, St. James Baptist Church for 5 years; St. John Landmark District Association Youth Instructor for 5-7 years; Christian Marriage Enrichment Presenter from 1982 – 1991; Co-Founders of Marriage Enrichment Ministry from 1994 – present; Pre-Marital and Marriage Enrichment Counseling and Seminars; Officer of Agape Interdenominational Association of Minister’s Wives and Minister’s Widows from 1995 – present; and Co-Founder of A Morning of Praise, Inc. from 1996 – present (Non-profit organization to network and Minister to Women). Mrs. Harvey also taught math to 7th through 9th graders for Austin ISD for 30 years. Mrs. Harvey is currently serving as the Secretary and Board Member of LifeChangers. Mrs. Harvey is blessed by her husband Rev. Carl Harvey, Sr.
Dr. Edwin DeAngel
Dr. Edwin De Angel is the founder of Computers y Algo Mas (CAM) - 2002, a technology provider firm that works with churches and other non-profit organizations. Currently he serves as Central Texas Lay Representative at the Seventh-Day Adventist Southwestern Union Conference (2006-Present). He also served as Austin Lay Representative to Texas Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists (2000-2006). He is a member of Austin Spanish First Seventh-Day Adventist Church where he has helped as Elder, Finance Director and Young-Adult Ministries Director (1996-2004). He is married to his beatiful wife Rebecca Duran. He enjoys technology, science, helping and mentoring others.
Rev. Carl E. Harvey, Sr.
Rev. Carl E. Harvey, Sr. is the founding Pastor of Turning Point Fellowship Church. Rev. Harvey has also provided service in the subsequent areas: Pastor of Turning Point Bible Fellowship Church from 1996 – present; Parent Training Specialist, Austin I.S.D. from 1988 – 1996; Math Teacher, Austin I.S.D. from 1976 – 1986; Summer Playground Supervisor, Park and Recreational Department, City of Austin from 1968 – 1990; Program Coordinator Evening Program – Upward Bound Program, Huston-Tillotson College from 1968 – 1980; Pastor Turning Point Bible Fellowship Church from 1996 – present; Volunteer Probation Office (Adult and Youth), City of Austin from 1973 – 1976; Big Brother - Big Brothers of Austin from 1973 – 1976; Christian Marriage Ministries from 1981 – present; Volunteer Chaplain, Del Valley Prison and Travis County Jail from 1996 – present; Volunteer Chaplain, Austin Police Department from 2002 – present. Rev. Harvey, Sr. is currently serving on the Board of LifeChangers. Rev. Carl E. Harvey, Sr. is blessed by his wife Linda J. Harvey.
Carl E. Harvey, Jr.
Rev. Harvey Jr. serves as Youth Pastor of Turning Point Bible Fellowship church and a staff engineer doing design and verification for consumer products at Cirrus Logic, Inc. He is the founder, president and executive director of LifeChangers—which started in January 2000. His experience in ministry includes being the youth minister at St. James Baptist church, President of Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity at the University of Texas at Austin, an advisor to the Young Minister's Fellowship of Austin and vicinity, an advisory board member of Pip Start, and a former board member of the Austin Police Department Community Liaison Corporation. He has developed character-building curriculum and shared life-changing messages to audiences across the state. Receiving numerous awards is not his greatest achievement. He is most proud to be a child of God who can be used by God for ministry. Rev. Harvey is married to the beautiful Tenea Anise Harvey and they have three gifts from God--Taryn Danyelle, Carl III, and Deven Laron.
Anjuan Simmons
Anjuan Simmons is an executive at Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Mr. Simmons has served the Lord in the following capacities: Sunday School Teacher (College Students), St. James Baptist Church from 1996 – 1997; Vice President, Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity from 1996 – 1997; Sunday School Teacher (High School Students), Community of Faith Baptist Church from 1999 – 2002; Choir Member, Community of Faith Baptist Church from 2000 – 2001; Usher, Community of Faith Baptist Church from 2001 – 2002; Sunday School Teacher (Men), St. Paul Baptist Church from 2002 to present. He has enjoyed matriculation through the school of his wife, Aneika Simmons, since March 2002. Mr. Simmons is current serving as the Board Administrator for LifeChangers.
Lewis Johnson, III
Mr. Johnson is currently servicing as the Vice President of LifeChangers and is employed with Walmart as an executive officer.