Contact: Central Church

711 N. Second Street
Lufkin, Texas

James Slack

Background:
James was raised in Lufkin. He graduated from the University of Texas-Austin in 1968 with a BS in vertebrate zoology (pre-med). He served our country as an Army officer from 1969-1972 and is a Vietnam veteran. James met Janie on a blind date while in college and they married in 1969. Following his discharge from the Army, they lived in Marshall, Texas. While in Marshall, they were invited to become engaged in a Bible study, and six months later they were both baptized at 2:00 a.m. one morning in 1974. They have been very active in the Lord’s work since that time.

Career:
James has been a science teacher, pharmaceutical salesman, a business development manager and currently is vice-president and lender at First Bank & Trust in Lufkin. He has been in banking for over 20 years. He is also a member and past president of the Lufkin Rotary Club and has served on the boards of Woodland Heights Medical Center and the Blood Center of East Texas, as well as numerous other civic organizations in the community.  He is also treasurer of the Saturday Bass Anglers. James has taught Jr. High thru adult classes; he was a Deacon of Worship at Central for 20 years, then Deacon of the Seniors ministry.  He was selected as an Elder in March 2004.

 Family:
James and Janie have three daughters, all of whom are active Christians. The eldest, Shannon, with her husband and three children live in Liberty Hill.  Jessica, along with her husband and daughter, live in Littleton, CO.  Shannon and Jessica graduated from the University of Texas-Austin. Cameron graduated from Abilene Christian University and works as a congressional aide in Austin.  She plans to marry in May of 2008.

Hobbies:
Hunting and Fishing

Vision for Central?
To be the hands of God on earth and to bring Him glory. To teach a balance between God’s love for us and his hatred of sin, including the consequences. Small groups becoming the key to a more community focused mission.