Our Staff
Staff
Justin Thompson
Executive Director
713-524-1056
jthompson@lifelinechaplaincy.org
God has gifted Justin with administrative and pastoral gifts and has formed these gifts in him through years of experience in ministry on the mission field. Justin believes wholeheartedly in the concept of family, fully desiring for the Lifeline family to lean into their giftings and use them to extend God’s love to others. In his time as Executive Director, he is tremendously grateful to lead a family of called individuals who care for the seriously ill and their loved ones.
Paul Riddle
Director of Spiritual Care - Houston
713-524-1055
priddle@lifelinechaplaincy.org
Through challenging experiences early in life, and later through formal education and training, God equipped Paul to come alongside people who are hurting, supporting them as they do the hard work of coping. This has been the focus of his ministry throughout his career as a U.S. Navy chaplain, in church ministry, and now with Lifeline. He rejoices that he is part of a community of caregivers who share a passion for supporting the seriously ill and their loved ones.
Gabe Fisher
Director of Spiritual Care – Dallas
713-524-1055
gfisher@lifelinechaplaincy.org
Gabe is motivated by the belief that God is present in the ordinary and even difficult moments of life and loves to hear peoples’ stories. He views prayer and the compassion of Christ as being central to his faith and ministry calling. Gabe has experienced the care of genuine people in his life and hopes to be that gentle presence for others. He has a background in rural ministry, teaching ministries, bi-vocational work, and hospice care, and is very grateful for the chance to join this work and team.
Seth Shaver
Director of Spiritual Care - Tarrant County
713-524-1055
sshaver@lifelinechaplaincy.org
Seth joined the Lifeline staff in June 2025, after serving as the weekend overnight chaplain at UT Southwestern (Dallas) and as a chaplain resident at Parkland Hospital (Dallas). Seth brings great depth and experience to our staff, and has a beautiful ability to write, crafting stories and conveying wondrous thoughts and feelings.
Terry Kitson
Director of Spiritual Care - Central Texas
713-524-1055
tkitson@lifelinechaplaincy.org
Terry joined the Lifeline staff in January 2026. Terry has been in ministry for decades, serving as a youth minister at two churches in DFW for 25 years, then as senior minister at Central Church of Christ (Topeka, KS) for 10 years, and then as executive minister at Mansfield Church of Christ (Mansfield, TX) for 5 years. Terry brings a wealth of pastoral experience to our staff!
Hal Elrod
Director of Development - North Texas
713-524-1055
helrod@lifelinechaplaincy.org
Hal joined the Lifeline staff in December 2025 as our Director of Development in North Texas. Hal spent years in ministry at First Colony Church of Christ (Sugar Land, TX) before entering the real estate industry in Central Texas. Hal is excited to join our staff and step back into a calling to serve the Lord in ministry.
Chuck Hix
Director of Development - South Texas
713-524-1055
chix@lifelinechaplaincy.org
Prior to Lifeline Chaplaincy, Chuck worked in the cardiac medical industry where he found great gratification in helping restore people physically to a better quality of life. He loves how Lifeline does the very same thing, helping people find a better quality of life spiritually. Patient stories and conversations with donors fill his heart and motivate him to use his gifts in this ministry. And what brings Chuck even more joy? Working with men and women who believe in the same mission!
Tiffany Fetter
Assistant to Development
713-524-1055
tfetter@lifelinechaplaincy.org
Tiffany joined the Lifeline staff in January 2025. She serves as the assistant to Development, using her creative gifts to design, brand, and serve so that our Lifeline family stays well connected and informed.
Lynn Ball
Accounting Assistant and Data Input
713-400-4920
lball@lifelinechaplaincy.org
Lynn’s talents of organization and attention to detail, paired with a background in Management Information Systems and Accounting, provide tremendous support to the mission of Lifeline. Her job is way more than just a paycheck. It’s an opportunity to see firsthand the good that God does through Lifeline Chaplaincy in the lives of those we serve. Lynn is constantly encouraged by the compassion, commitment, faithfulness, and love that embody our ministries and missions.
Denise Cummings
CPA
713-524-1055
dcummings@lifelinechaplaincy.org
Denise loves utilizing her professional experience as a CPA for an organization that does the Lord’s work. After beginning her career in the demanding public accounting environment, she loves being part of Lifeline’s team that feels like a family. She appreciates using her giftedness with the flexibility of part-time work, which allows her to continue in a field she enjoys but gives her time to actively raise her two children.
Andrea Bruna Morgan
Administrative Director
713-524-1971
abruna@lifelinechaplaincy.org
Andrea finds tremendous beauty in what she does, knowing her work directly impacts the lives of patients going through very hard times. It motivates her daily to advocate for hospital patients. Her Lifeline family and their continued support makes this role her favorite yet, and she believes God placed her in this ministry at the perfect time, something for which she is truly grateful.