Our Ministry Staff
Chad Perry
Senior Pastor
Chad was blessed to grow up as part of a Christian family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As the youngest of three children he remembers his parents placing a strong emphasis on the need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He came to Christ at the age of eight at Camp Joy children's camp in July of 1978.
The Lord has blessed Chad and his wife Dawn with five sons: Keegan, Nathan, Isaiah, Micah, and Caleb. Chad and Dawn first met in middle school, starting dating in college at the LSU School of Music, and got married in December of 1991. While leading a youth retreat together at the same place where Chad got saved, God called them to full time ministry.
Pastor Chad has a Bachelors in Music Education from Louisiana State University and a Masters of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Chad and Dawn have served churches for the past twenty-seven years in Louisiana, Florida, and Texas. They are very thankful for the call of God on their lives and can't wait to see what God will accomplish in and through the ministry of Clearfork Baptist Church.
In addition to singing and sharing God's Word, Chad can be found spending time with his family, enjoying college sports, watching a good movie or playing a round of golf. His true passion is helping others find peace and freedom as they understand God's Word and apply it to everyday life. Brother Chad joined the Clearfork Family on June 1, 2018.
Senior Pastor
Chad was blessed to grow up as part of a Christian family in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. As the youngest of three children he remembers his parents placing a strong emphasis on the need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He came to Christ at the age of eight at Camp Joy children's camp in July of 1978.
The Lord has blessed Chad and his wife Dawn with five sons: Keegan, Nathan, Isaiah, Micah, and Caleb. Chad and Dawn first met in middle school, starting dating in college at the LSU School of Music, and got married in December of 1991. While leading a youth retreat together at the same place where Chad got saved, God called them to full time ministry.
Pastor Chad has a Bachelors in Music Education from Louisiana State University and a Masters of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Chad and Dawn have served churches for the past twenty-seven years in Louisiana, Florida, and Texas. They are very thankful for the call of God on their lives and can't wait to see what God will accomplish in and through the ministry of Clearfork Baptist Church.
In addition to singing and sharing God's Word, Chad can be found spending time with his family, enjoying college sports, watching a good movie or playing a round of golf. His true passion is helping others find peace and freedom as they understand God's Word and apply it to everyday life. Brother Chad joined the Clearfork Family on June 1, 2018.
Kathy Widup
Director of Children's Ministry
Kathy Widup became the Director of Children’s Ministry in May of 2018. Her duties include overseeing and development of the Children’s Ministry, providing curriculum to teach children about God’s love and about his Word, to encourage children to have a deep personal relationship with Jesus and to impact the world around them in a positive way.
Kathy married the love of her youth Denzil and is extremely blessed with three children Karrah, Elijah, & Samuel. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Hardin Simmons University in Education and received her Associate Degree of Applied Science, Child Development with Phi Theta Kappa Honors at Cisco University in 2017. Has worked with special needs kids and those with learning challenges in her tenure at Hawley ISD.
Kathy has been heavily involved in church activities since her youth volunteering in children and youth functions and outreach efforts. She enjoys people and is truly gifted with children.
Director of Children's Ministry
Kathy Widup became the Director of Children’s Ministry in May of 2018. Her duties include overseeing and development of the Children’s Ministry, providing curriculum to teach children about God’s love and about his Word, to encourage children to have a deep personal relationship with Jesus and to impact the world around them in a positive way.
Kathy married the love of her youth Denzil and is extremely blessed with three children Karrah, Elijah, & Samuel. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Hardin Simmons University in Education and received her Associate Degree of Applied Science, Child Development with Phi Theta Kappa Honors at Cisco University in 2017. Has worked with special needs kids and those with learning challenges in her tenure at Hawley ISD.
Kathy has been heavily involved in church activities since her youth volunteering in children and youth functions and outreach efforts. She enjoys people and is truly gifted with children.
