David Fairchild

Lead Pastor

David was adopted from Seattle, grew up in Port Orchard, and went to school in South Kitsap High. When he was 21, he moved to Los Angeles and started working as an accounting and financial recruiter  where he climbed the ladder eventually becoming a partner with another company.

From the age of 15, David was an Atheist and it wasn’t until after marrying his wife, Grace, that David became a Christian. It was while living in San Diego that his faith grew, he began serving at his local church, and sensed a calling to vocational ministry. David, Grace, & their two children (Michael & Madison) spent 10 years planting churches in California and serving as a Board Member for the Acts 29 Network as well as Acts 29 International before moving to Seattle in 2011 where David was lead pastor of Mars Hill West Seattle (later to become Trinity West Seattle). The Fairchilds served faithfully in Seattle until the Fall of 2019 when they responded to C3Houston’s need for a lead pastor.

Brad Morello

Pastor of Counseling & Community Groups

Brad Morello starting serving as the Interim Minister at C3 in August of 2019 and as the Pastor of Counseling and Community Groups in February of 2020. His responsibilities include overseeing C3’s biblical counseling, community group, and missions ministries, with occasional preaching and teaching opportunities. Brad has a passion for the local church to grow in godliness and to effectively participate in the Great Commission in Houston and around the world.

Brad became a Christian here in Houston during high school through the ministry of Young Life. He quickly developed a passion to know Christ and to make Him known. His love for God and His Word can be traced back to the ministries of men like John Piper, Charles Spurgeon, and others who championed expository preaching and the Glory of God as the end of all our pursuits. Brad holds a Ph.D. in Missions and New Testament from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he formerly served as an adjunct professor of Christian Missions. Before coming to C3, Brad and his family served as missionaries in East Asia for eleven years.

Brad is quick to admit that he married well above himself! He and Amy have been partners in ministry since they were married in 1999 and have three adult children: Savannah, Peter, and Alex. They have all committed themselves to the Lord and are thriving in their relationship with Him. They truly bring untold joy to their parents’ lives.

Justin Fordinal

C3 Executive Director

Tyler Newberry

Worship Director

Tyler, born in Fort Worth, grew up in Memphis, Tennessee under the leadership of Dr. Adrian Rogers (Bellevue Baptist Church). There, he began leading worship in 7th grade with his first band, Inner Circle. Having led in over 40 states and multiple countries, he had developed a love to teach the Word and the character of God through music and creativity. In his free time, you’ll find him in the shop working with leather, wood and steel.

He is joined on stage by his wife of 17 years, Leslianne. They joined a church plant in Breckenridge, Colorado, then served at Second Baptist Church (Houston) for 12 years. They have three kids, Aevyn, Stone, and Banner.

Clark Henry

C3 Community Groups Director

Clark came to C3 as the Student Minister in January of 2022.  Prior to joining the team, Clark served as the Middle School Pastor and Interim Youth Pastor at another local church in Houston for 2.5 years.  Clark is passionate about seeing teenagers discover the Lord’s purpose for their lives by committing to and walking with Christ.

Clark is a Houston native and graduated from TCU in 2007 with a degree in Political Science and Business.  Clark pursued a business career out of college, and discovered a renewed passion for his walk with the Lord through the ministries of a local church in Houston in 2011.  He met his wonderful wife-to-be, Megan, in 2014 and they were married a year later.  Clark spent twelve years in the energy and beverage distribution industries combined, and he earned his MBA from Rice University in 2016. After feeling pulled towards vocational ministry for several years, Clark enrolled in seminary and began his first full time ministry role in the Fall of 2019.  Clark and Megan have three young children – Emma, Ava Grace, and Camden.

Brooke Roberts

C3 Kids Coordinator

Brooke is from Sherman, Texas, north of Dallas and a graduate from the University of North Texas with an Elementary Education Degree. She has used this degree in teaching 5th graders as well as serving her church to help the kids program at Fellowship Bible Church in Jonesboro, AR for 4 years before stepping down due to having her own kids. She wants all of our kids to hear the gospel weekly through the teaching they will receive at C3.

Brooke met the love of her life Michael through College Life Ministries at Denton Bible Church in Denton, TX. They have been married since 2000 and have been blessed with two beautiful daughters: Emery and Landry and a very handsome son, Jameson.

Erin Bush

C3 Executive Administrator

Erin grew up in Houston, Texas, where she was blessed to grow up in the church and a Christ-centered family. She came to know Jesus at a young age but really grew in her relationship with the Lord in college. Erin is passionate about serving the church body and helping out in any way she can!

Erin graduated Texas A&M University (whoop!) in 2009 with an Education degree. She taught 7th and 8th grade English in Katy for four years. During that time, she met her wonderful husband, Brian, at a church in Houston. His job forced them to leave the great state of Texas for Southern California where she tutored 5th-8th graders. By the grace of God, she returned to Texas in 2016 after having their first daughter. Together, Brian and Erin now have 3 kids.

Leslianne Newberry

C3 Ministry Coordinator

Leslianne grew up in Memphis, TN.  At at young age the Lord drew her heart, and she came to know Him personally. Music has always been a large part of her life. She  attended Mississippi College for music performance. Since college Leslianne has held various jobs. She taught music at a private school in Dillon, CO and was the children’s music director at Second Baptist Church, South Campus. She also worked for a while in a christian bookstore as their buyer and decorator. This job grew her love for aesthetics and beautiful spaces that draw people to Jesus by reflecting His nature. Leslianne is a self proclaimed “church kid” and is most happy when gathering with God’s people with coffee and cute pillows.

“Love the Lord your God, and love your neighbor, too, by making worlds and works of beauty that blanket the earth like flowers… Remember that it is in the fellowship of saints, of friends and family, that your gift will grow best, and will find its best expression.” Andrew Peterson

Leslianne and her husband, Tyler, are childhood sweethearts and have been married since 2003.  They have been partners in ministry for over two decades. They have three kids: Aevyn, Stone, and Banner.

Chris Colasono

C3 Building Manager

Chris Colasono, a sinner saved by grace and redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ, passionately serves C3 as the Property Manager. His focus is to ensure that the facility is well maintained and ready to serve the leadership and the body of Christ at all times.

Chris is married to Diana and has three children, all grown up! Chris grew up in a military family and moved all around the states before settling in Orlando,
FL. The last 42 years Chris has been in the Horticulture industry working in Texas, California, Oregon, Washington and now back home in Texas. His background in managing businesses, leading people plus attention to details makes this position perfect for his semi-retirement years.