Core Discipleship Board

George Robertson, Secretary

Entrepreneur, investor, and business visionary, George Robertson has started and led more than 20 companies in the healthcare, restaurant, and retail fields, creating jobs and opportunities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area over 40 years. George is a lifelong resident of North Texas and contributes his time and resources to special activities, including community affairs and global philanthropic projects including Project 4031, a ministry providing terminally ill children, adults, and their families with financial assistance in the Fort Worth area. George married his beautiful Kathy in 1981. They have three children, Matthew, Joshua, and Rebecca (Matthew is with God). Three grandsons, Jack, Jude, and James, and one granddaughter Leighton keep George and Kathy young at heart.

Walter Carlton, Board Member

Raised in the Texas Panhandle in the 50s and 60s, Walt became a follower of Jesus at 13 and was discipled by his youth director. He was later licensed to preach the gospel. He attended Wayland Baptist University where he often teamed up with others doing youth led revivals throughout west Texas. He married Renda, a preacher’s daughter, who also hungered for God’s Word and is a true prayer warrior. Ordained as a deacon, he served several churches throughout west Texas, all the while raising four children: Marti, Jodi, Toni, and Casey. In the mid 80s, he worked in the natural gas industry and was transferred to Weatherford, Texas in 2000. There he joined in the formation where three churches became one church called New River Fellowship. Walt served as an elder and was integral in the launch of Core Discipleship. Today, Walt serves at a new church plant in Weatherford, Texas called Myriad Church. Walter’s life verse is 1 Peter 4:10 “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”

Exemplifying the manta, “I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as quick as I could”, Adam has lived in North Texas since 1995 when he moved to Fort Worth, from Grand Rapids MI, to study business at Texas Christian University. He has worked in and around Healthcare since 2001 and enjoys traveling with his family, exploring new places. Actively involved in his community, he and his wife Missy attend Christ Chapel Bible Church and spend their time and resources helping organizations like Young Life and WhenWeLove, a non-profit in Fort Worth helping those experiencing homelessness. Adam and Missy married in 2001. They have three beautiful children, Matty, Bennett, and Jake as well as one (large) fur baby, Kona.

Clay is a Texas native who graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in business. He has spent the majority of his career in the healthcare and medical equipment industry. Clay is married to Lindsey and they have three beautiful daughters, Eliah, Abigail, and Emilie. Clay and Lindsey are the pastors of Mercy Culture Church in Dallas, Texas. Clay’s life verse is Matthew 6:33, “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things will be added unto you.” His desire is to walk wherever the Lord leads.

Jerry earned his BBA degree in Accounting from Midwestern State University in 1978. In 1981, he met Ginger, whom he soon married. Together, they have four children: Bryan, Kym, Mistie, and Nikki, along with 10 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Both Jerry and Ginger have been active in the healthcare industry for many years. Despite the challenges, their love remains strong, a testament to the blessings, grace, and mercy they’ve received along their journey. Jerry prioritizes his faith, his wife Ginger, and their expanding and cherished family. They are devoted members of Oak Ridge Church of Christ and regularly volunteer at the Center of Hope in Weatherford, Texas.

Ryan Clift was born and raised in Texarkana, Texas, and graduated from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock with degrees in Finance and Accounting. He now lives in Abilene, Texas, with his wife Traci and their two daughters, Haylee and Hannah. With over 17 years of experience in the real estate industry, Ryan has worked as a mortgage loan officer and custom home builder. The family is actively involved in their church, Beltway Park Abilene, and has served on various boards, including the Chrysalis Community, Big Country BBB, and the Jim Ned Girls Softball Association.

Doug Morrell, President and Founder

Doug is a tentmaker having been in ministry and in the world of business for more than 35 years. He has overseen the marketing for organizations including Burr-Brown, GC International, YZ Industries, Conn’s Appliances, PharmScript, and Central Power & Light. He has a BA in Advertising from Texas Tech University, married his college sweetheart Suzie, and they enjoy spending time with family and in ministry. He and his wife Suzie launched Core Discipleship in 2001 from New River Fellowship, Weatherford, Texas. Doug and Suzie are blessed with five children: Kate, Sadie, Seth, Hannah, and Nate (Nate, Sadie and Seth are with God), and four beautiful grandchildren, John, Sam, CiCi, and LoLo. Doug is passionate about helping others make disciples and has served alongside ministries such as Wycliffe, DiscipleLand, Center of Hope, Bridge Builders, New River Fellowship, and Project 4031.