Leadership

Stephen Stanford

Lead Pastor

Colby Cessnun

Youth Pastor

Mike Wedemeyer

Music Director

Deacon Chairman

Pastor Stephen received his Bachelor degree from Texas State University and his Masters of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He with his wife Kym and five boys came to Cottonwood in November of 2019. He unapologetically and boldly teaches the Word of God, making sure his church members have a firm foundation.

Fun Facts!

His favorite food: BBQ brisket, favorite color: blue, favorite animal: dog, favorite ice cream: chocolate, favorite Bible verse: Galatians 2:20, favorite hymn: "And Can It Be?"

A member with his wife Maryanne and eleven children since 2004, Colby has been the youth director since 2024. He and his family served as medical missionaries in East Africa, Uganda for many years. His secular career is a family medicine physician at Coryell Health's McGregor Clinic. He enjoys teaching the Bible, and we are fortunate to have someone who pours into our youth so much wisdom and love.

Fun Facts!

Favorite food: beef and chicken enchiladas, favorite color: maroon, favorite ice cream: vanilla with hot fudge, favorite Bible verse: Joshua 1:5-9, favorite hymn: "Behold Our God"

Mike has been at Cottonwood his entire life, and he has been involved in every aspect of our church at one time or another. Now he is the deacon chairman, music leader, participates in various committees, and teaches one of the Sunday schools. He and his wife Mari both serve the Lord faithfully and are shining examples of God's goodness and love.

Fun Facts!

Favorite food: German, favorite color(s): green and gold, favorite animal: deer, favorite ice cream: pecan praline and homemade Big Red, favorite Bible verse: 1 Corinthians 16:13, favorite hymns: "How Great Thou Art" and "Because He Lives"