Senior Pastor

Darren Skinner

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Pastor Darren L. Skinner began his ministry in the NWTX Conference serving churches in: Coahoma/Big Spring TX, O’Donnell/Draw, TX, Idalou, TX, Denver City, TX, Hereford, TX and Hobbs NM.  He is a graduate of Angelo State University with a Bachelor in Music Education and received a Master of Divinity from Oral Roberts University. Darren is one of the lead consultants for the Conference Healthy Church Initiative and is working on becoming a certified coach.   

“I am excited about coming to St. Paul’s Las Cruces.  I have heard many wonderful things about the church and look forward to having fruitful ministry with the members of the church. I love St. Pauls tagline, ‘transforming the world from the heart of Las Cruces.’ My desire as a pastor is to encourage, challenge, and lead people to grow into a deeper relationship with Jesus and with others.  

Darren has been married to Sheila since 1997.  He met her in Idalou, Texas where she was a member of the choir of FUMC, Idalou.  “Sheila is my joy and rock.  She makes me laugh and keeps me from being so serious.” She is excited about the opportunities in Las Cruces.  She brought to their marriage two children, Joseph and Philip.  Joseph, 30, is a graduate of Texas A&M University with Agronomy degree (Crop and Soil Sciences).  He currently works on an Ag research farm. He is married to Kendall, a 7th grade teacher. They had a son earlier this year.  Philip, 27, is a graduate from NMSU. Philip served as a Lance Corporal in the USMC stationed in Camp Lejeune, NC.  While in the Marine Corps he has driven, worked on, and fired the M1A2 Abrams tank. Philip is married to Chelsea, who is a social worker, the two met at the NMSU Wesley. Together Sheila and Darren have a son, Benjamin, who is attending NMSU and a part of the NMSU Band. 

Doug was born in Mississippi and grew up in Pueblo, CO and Gary, IN.  He married Rosanne Sgroi in 1977.

Doug earned his undergraduate degree from Samford University, his Master of Music and Doctorate degrees from Washington University in St. Louis, MO.  He has taught elementary school music and continues to bless the youth of Las Cruces with his originally written musicals for summer music camps and various other productions.  Dr. Weeks has worked with churches since 1974 in St. Louis, Columbus, MS and now here.

Doug and Rosanne have two children, Ryan (Baltimore, MD) and Bethany (Denver, CO)

They also have 1 dog, 1 cat, 14 chickens, 14 dove and a wonderful flower garden.  His drink of choice is iced tea.  He likes the color red, Caliche’s custard and raisins.  He prefers Wal-Mart to Target (but tries to avoid both), La Fiesta apple fritters over bagels and going to a the Fountain theater or watching a movie at home.  His favorite place to eat is Andele”s Dog House.  And the most important question asked in Las Cruces:  Red or Green…..Doug says Green!!

Director of Music & Worship Arts

Doug Weeks

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Barbara was born in Garden City, Kansas and raised in Hobbs, New Mexico. Barbara is the proud mother of one son that lives in Albuquerque and two daughters that live in Phoenix. She has one grandson who is now 21 years old.

Barbara began her secretary position at St. Paul’s in June of 1998. What an experience it has been and she says she has made sooooo many wonderful friends.

Barbara enjoys singing in “The New Desert Harmony Chorus” where she has been on the board in many positions. She enjoys singing in trios, quartets and small groups.

Presently she has discovered altering/decorating cigar boxes and wine and liquor bottles to be a hobby she really enjoys.

Church Secretary

Barbara McDonald

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Sheryl Barham is a teacher with 15 years of experience. She works part-time as a reading specialist for the local elementary charter school. She has a degree in Elementary Education and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. She is married to Sean and is the mother of two little girls.  As a family, they enjoy reading together, watching movies, hiking, birding, camping, traveling, playing board games, and baking. Sheryl loves Mexican food, especially queso, yoga and Zumba, reading suspense novels, spending time with her family, and coffee… lots of coffee. Sheryl and her family have attended St. Paul’s since 2012. Sheryl joined the staff as Director of Children’s Ministry in 2017. Her teaching experience has helped her to understand the organization, planning, and management of resources and volunteers that make her suited for this position. She loves working with children and engaging them in hands-on ministry and creative bible teaching to help develop the next generation of disciples. She looks forward to continuing to grow the children’s ministries of St. Paul’s.

Director of Children's Ministries

Sheryl Barnham

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