Our Ministry Staff
Our PastorOur pastor, Phil Hassell, was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He served two churches there for 31 years. He came to Independence in November 2010. He earned his Bachelor degree in Christianity from Houston Baptist University, his Master in Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his Doctorate in Ministry from Houston Graduate School of Theology. Bro. Phil has been married to Leslie since 1981 and they have two grown children.
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Our Youth LeaderSamuel Faske was born January 21, 1994 and raised in Washington County. He and his family have raised Longhorn cattle as show animals winning numerous awards. Samuel is the owner/partner at Vida Nueva Cattle Services and
trims hoofs of show cattle at various meets around Texas. Samuel has attended Blinn College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 
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Our Children's PastorDaniel McCracken was born August 20, 1978 in Warrensburg Missouri but grew up most of his life in Brenham Texas where he currently resides. He and his wife Katie are owner/instructors of the Eclipse Tae Kwon Do Academy in Brenham. Daniel holds a 5th degree blackbelt and his wife holds a 3rd degree blackbelt. Daniel is often accompanied by a puppet named Sigfried Landshark during the morning children's sermon. Daniel has two sons who are also studying and competing in martial arts.
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