Ministerial Staff

  • Randall Bradley

    Minister of Music and Worship


    Randall Bradley has been a minister of music and worship since 1978, and has served at Calvary since 2001, with a short break from 2009 to 2012. Originally from Alabama, Randall lived in Missouri and Oklahoma before moving to Texas in 2000. He also mentors, teaches and encourages students at Baylor University through his work with the Church Music Program and the Center for Christian Music Studies. In addition to making music, Randall enjoys traveling, gardening and cooking.


  • Jeremy Crews

    Co-Interim Minister to Youth


    Jeremy Crews has called Calvary home since 2013, when he moved from Alabama to Waco to attend Truett Seminary. He holds a B.A. in Theology and Humanities, along with an MDiv in Historical Theology from Truett. For nine years, Jeremy served as a chaplain, administrator, and teacher of civics and theology at Live Oak Classical School. These days, he splits his time between spiritual direction, enneagram coaching, and playing with spreadsheets at Baylor. Jeremy and his wife Katie have been married since 2013 and are the proud parents of Emmaus and Atlas—two energetic kids you’ve likely stumbled over at Calvary (they’re still learning about corners). When he’s not working or parenting, Jeremy enjoys cooking, reading, and listening to sad music.

  • Kirk HATCHER

    Interim Missions and Formation Pastor


    After graduating as part of Truett Seminary's first class, Kirk has served churches in Palacios, TX; Temple, TX; Houston, TX; and Norman, OK. After serving as a youth minister for 23 years and a Minister of Spiritual Formation for two years, Kirk and his wife, Jill, along with their youngest two boys moved back to Waco in 2017. Kirk has a BBA in Accounting from Baylor University, along with an M.Div. from Truett. Jill and Kirk have three children - all men who have survived Baylor (youngest is a current junior). In their "spare" time, Jill and Kirk enjoy watching completely different TV series at the same time, cleaning the floors after their two dogs play in the rain, as well as finding all the ways to eat very little of what's actually in the refrigerator. 

  • John Hunt

    Interim Administration Pastor


    In addition to serving as Calvary's Interim Administrative Pastor, John serves as a Church Engagement Officer for Buckner International in central Texas. He was previously the Associate Pastor at Calvary and is excited to serve the church again during the interim. John has a B.A. in Bible and English and a Master of Divinity, both from Hardin-Simmons University. John is married to Molly, a professor at McLennan Community College, and they have a son, Miles, and two daughters, Lucy and Sunny.

  • Elyse McMullen

    Co-Interim Minister to Youth


    Elyse has lived in Waco, TX for the past 20 years, but she first encountered Calvary in 2022 when she worked as the social work intern. She went to Midway schools growing up, and attended Baylor University for her Bachelors in Education and Master of Divinity/Master of Social Work dual degree. Elyse is passionate about the intersection of congregational work and social work. Her other job involves equipping churches to be inclusive and accessible spaces for youth with disabilities. In her free time, you might find her enjoying a delicious meal, watching a tv show with her husband Jack, or taking her dog for a walk.

  • Meredith Stone

    Interim Preaching Pastor


    In addition to serving as Calvary’s Interim Preaching Pastor, Meredith Stone serves as Executive Director of Baptist Women in Ministry, a nation-wide organization that supports Baptist women pursuing ministry, and advocates for the full affirmation of women in ministry in Baptist life. She has previously served as Associate Dean and Assistant Professor of Scripture & Ministry at Logsdon Seminary of Hardin-Simmons University, in congregational ministry, and with other Baptist organizations. Meredith received both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Hardin-Simmons University, and earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University.

  • Wendi Singletary

    Interim Minister to Children


    Wendi Singletary has been a member of Calvary since 2003, along with her husband, Jon. They raised their children at Calvary and Wendi is thankful for the opportunity to serve the children and families in the church that has loved her family so well! Wendi is a veteran elementary school teacher and loves making learning about God accessible to children in a welcoming environment. Wendi is also pursuing a doctorate in school leadership at Baylor and enjoys reading, music, sunshine and good company. 

Administrative Staff

  • Isaac Bradley

    Music & Worship Associate


    Isaac Bradley grew up at Calvary with his family and has attended and participated on the music team biweekly since graduating from Baylor in 2020. While at Baylor he earned a degree in Choral Music Education. Isaac is currently based in Haltom City, Texas, where he is the music teacher at O.H. Stowe Elementary School where he teaches almost 800 PK-5th graders. In the fall Isaac will begin work on a Masters Degree in Church Music with a concentration in Choral Conducting at Baylor University. Isaac loves spending time with family and his girlfriend, Amy. He is an avid Baylor fan, best friend to the family maltipoo, Lulu, and enjoys connecting with both old and new friends.


  • Ali DeHay

    Interim Communications Coordinator


    Ali is a native of Raleigh, North Carolina, and graduated from Meredith College with a degree in history. She moved to Waco in 2014 to attend George W. Truett Theological Seminary and began working at Calvary in May 2014 as Calvary's Minister to Youth. In October of 2025 Ali transitioned from youth ministry to a different job outside the church but has continued her work as Calvary's Communications Coordinator. Ali is passionate about helping folks at Calvary connect with one another. She enjoys walking with her Australian Shepherd, exploring any art museum she can find, and traveling. Ali graduated from Truett in May 2017 and was ordained into the ministry by Calvary in March 2019. 

  • Dennis rushing

    Interim Building & Property Manager


    Dennis Rushing has been a member of Calvary Baptist since 2022. He is originally from Lake Jackson, Texas where he was a science teacher, coach, and district-wide energy manager for 32 years. Dennis loves carpentry, hunting, hiking, and sports of every kind—but most of all, he loves fly fishing with his family out West.

  • Cary Swenson

    Preschool Coordinator


    Bio for Cary is Coming Soon!

  • Abby tankersley

    Office Manager and Financial Coordinator


    Abby Tankersley has been the office manager at Calvary since March 2020. She and her family have been members of Calvary since Aug. 27, 2006. Abby graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in education, and graduated with honors from the culinary arts program at Texas State Technical College. At Calvary, Abby has taught children’s Sunday school; served on youth and children’s committees and coordinating council; and has been a deacon. She and her husband Kevin, who is a writer and teaches journalism at Baylor, have been married for 24 years. They have two children, Sophie and Brazos, who are students at Midway High School.