Lanes Chapel Staff

Jeff Gage became the senior pastor of Lanes Chapel on February 1, 2012. Prior to that, he was on staff at Strawbridge UMC in Kingwood, First UMC in Hooks, and First UMC in Bryan. Originally a pharmacist, Jeff is a lifelong Methodist from Henderson, Texas and enjoys woodworking, cooking and gardening. His wife, Donna, holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Illinois. They have 3 children Katie, a youth director at a local congregation, Eli, a student at ETBU, and Desi, who is homeschooled and loves all things crafts. As a family they love spending time together playing games or watching movies.

Email Jeff at jeff@laneschapel.com

Stephen O’Neal is the Minister to Students at Lanes Chapel. He also works with the church media team and handles the IT work at the church. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University and hold two Masters Degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served in full-time student ministry since 2004 in churches in Louisiana, Georgia, and Texas.

Stephen and his wife, Melissa, have one daughter, Macy, born in 2007. He enjoys sports officiating and spending time with his family.

“God orchestrated a divine plan in calling me to Lanes Chapel. Growing up in Tyler I never thought I would get the opportunity to minister here. I am excited to see what God has in store for the students of Lanes Chapel as I walk alongside them in their journey with Christ.” answers Stephen, when asked about his calling to Lanes Chapel.

His favorite scripture is James 1:2-4 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”

Email Stephen at stephen@laneschapel.com

Vicki Skinner went to work for God full-time in children’s ministry when she entered the public school system.

“I truly believe that every child is a gift from God. I know that God wants me to share His love with every child that comes into my life. My greatest joy in life outside my work is spending time with family and friends.”

Lanes Chapel welcomed Mrs. Viki as the Director Of Children’s Ministry in 2011.

Contact Vicki at viki@laneschapel.com

Jo An Hall is the Director of Finance at Lanes Chapel. She says that coming to Lanes Chapel was definitely a “God Thing”!

“My “missionary calling”, to me, is just a matter of location, really. Being where God can use me and to be open. I feel God brought me here as part of my calling to serve Him. And, I am so thankful I listened!”

We are glad too!

Contact Jo Ann at joann@laneschapel.com

Kevin Pierce is the Director of Choral Ministry at Lanes Chapel. He is a home grown Tylerite graduating from Robert E. Lee HS before attending Texas A&M University – Commerce where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. He also serves as the Lower School Music Teacher at The Brook Hill School in Bullard, TX.

Kevin has been a member of Lanes Chapel UMC since 2015 and is excited to join the rest of the staff as they continue to do God’s work in Tyler. In 2015, he was married in the worship center to his lovely wife Megan, who has blessed the congregation and the community with her beautiful singing and dedicated service.

His favorite verse comes from 1 Peter 3:15, “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.”

Contact Kevin, kevin@laneschapel.com