Life Group Leaders

At Tree of Life Church, we believe that growing to be more like Christ is best experienced in community with others. One of our core values is Spiritual Family—a place where you can know others and be known.

That’s why we encourage everyone to be part of a TOLC Life Group this year!

Our Spring 2026 Semester kicks off the week of January 25th, with a variety of groups and meeting times available to fit your schedule.

Kickoff Week: January 25, 2026
Find Your Group: Explore our list of Life Group Leaders below
Sign up here: Link to a Life Group Here 

Let’s grow together as we follow Jesus—because life is better in a Life Group!
 
Dwight & Linda Bertram – Friday @ 6:30 pm – 209 Timothy John Dr., Pflugerville, Tx 78660 – (no children) Dwight and Linda are native Texans who have lived in the Austin metro area since 1998 and have been active members of Tree of Life Church since 2013. Dwight serves as an usher, and Linda serves as an intercessor prayer partner and the Connections Ministry Team. They have been married for 33 years and have one son named Jonathan. Dwight is a retired Lieutenant Deputy Constable here in Austin, Travis County, and a former Drilling Supervisor for a major oil company. Linda is a retired community relations professional and has had a few other titles in the past. Dwight enjoys gardening, fishing, and traveling. Linda likes arts and crafts, music, and cooking.  They both love scouring thrift stores and estate sales to find unique vintage and antique items to sell on eBay.

Linda & Michael Wasson – Wednesday @ 6 pm – 3136 Corrigan Ln, Round Rock, TX 78665 (children welcome) Linda & Michael have been married for 25+ years. They have 3 children, a son-in-law, and a grandson. Linda & Michael enjoy serving together with the Tree House Kids and Coffee Ministry. Michael helps maintain the TOLC webpage. Linda is part of the Women of Worth leadership team and leads the Connections Ministry Team (CMT). Michael enjoys bass fishing, and Linda loves reading, nature,  long walks, and bass fishing

Carla Carlow & Tracy Ramon- Wednesday @ 10 am – 16841 Aventura Ave. Pflugerville, Tx. 78660 – (no children)
Carla has been a part of the church for over 10 years. She serves on the Women’s Ministry team and a few other teams as well to help spread the love of Jesus. She loves to connect with people (especially her husband and 4-year-old daughter), is witty, and enjoys sour gummy candy and mushy love story movies on TV.

Tracy currently serves in the Treehouse Kids Ministry and previously served with the preschoolers ministry for two years. She grew up in the Midwest, but has lived in Texas for the past 17 years. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Michael, and 6-year-old daughter, Izzy. As a former elementary school teacher, she has loved volunteering at Izzy’s school this year and has a heart for ministering to teachers and children. She and Michael just recently celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary and look forward to many more joyful years together!

 

Yvonne & Fred Torrez (Leaders)/Joann & AD Lucero (Host)- Wednesday @ 7pm – 607 Dundalk Bay Cove, Pflugerville, TX 78660  (no children) 

Fred & Yvonne have been joyfully married for 47 years and love serving together in the house of God. They lead TOLC Hospitality Ministry, where their warm smiles and open hearts help make everyone feel at home. Yvonne has hosted a Women of Worth group in their home, creating space for fellowship, prayer, and encouragement. Their love for people and gift of making others feel welcome has been a blessing to our TOLC family. Whether greeting at the door, sharing a meal, or opening their home, Fred and Yvonne embody the heart of Christ through genuine kindness and hospitality.
Joann & AD have been married for over 56 years and TOLC members for 13 years. They have 6 children, 14 grandchildren, & 6 great-grandchildren. Joann serves in the hospitality ministry at TOLC, and AD supports all her efforts. Joann loves cooking and baking; AD loves anything Joann cooks, and was an ordained minister and art teacher.

Angela Gardner (Leader)/Susan Neslony (Host) – Monday @ 7pm – 16910 Columbine Pflugerville, Tx 78660 (no children)

Angela currently serves as an Intercessor prayer partner, Greeter, Connections Ministry Team, and also participates in the TOLC outreach ministries. She enjoys teaching the Word, reading and traveling. Her most favorite way to travel is cruise ships. 

Susan Neslony has been part of Tree of Life Church for 17 years. She faithfully serves on the Women’s Team and Worship Team, and each Christmas she and her team joyfully help bring holiday cheer to the church family. Susan has a heart for serving the Lord and using her gifts to bless others. She lives in Pflugerville and works nearby.

Iris Shelley – Friday 6:30 pm – 210 Paige Bend, Hutto, TX 78634 – (no children)
Iris Shelly has been married to Shawn Shelly for 9 years. She is a mother of three adult sons and a grandmother to four lovely children. Iris has a passion for God and loves to worship Him. She loves coffee, spending time with friends, and working out.

Jacob & Rachelle Reyna (Leaders) – Friday, 6:30 pm-8:30pm; (Youth Group Fellowship)  Jacob & Rachelle currently serve as youth leaders for the 3:SixTeens Youth Group. They have been members of Tree of Life for 10+ years and have also led the Angel Tree Ministry during that time. They enjoy spending time together serving others, watching movies, and playing with their pets.