At Tree of Life Church, we believe our journey in growing to be more like Christ is best when experienced in community with others. One of our values as a church is the “Spiritual Family” – where you can know others and be known. This is why we encourage everyone to become part of a TOLC Life Group. Below is a list of Leaders for Spring 2026 Semester.
 
Iris Shelley – Friday 6:30pm – 210 Paige Bend, Hutto, TX 78634 – (no children)
ris Shelly, married to Shawn Shelly for 9 years. Mother of three adult sons and 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.

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.

 
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 ten year wedding anniversary and look forward to many more joyful years together!

 

 
 
Linda & Michael Wasson – Wednesday @ 6pm – 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 serve 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). Micheal enjoys bass fishing and Linda loves reading, nature,  long walks, and bass fishing
 
 

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.

Dwight & Linda Bertram – Friday @ 6:30pm – 209 Timothy John Dr. Pflugerville, Tx 78660 – (no children) Dwight and Linda are native Texans that have lived in the Austin metro area since 1998 and are active members of Tree of Life Church since 2013. Dwight serves as an usher and Linda serves as 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 had a few other titles in the past. Dwight enjoys gardening, fishing and travel. 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.
 
Jacob & Rachelle Reyna (Leaders) – Friday 6:30pm-8:30pm; (Youth Group-fellowship and short review of Sunday’s lesson Tree of Life Church 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 led the Angel Tree Ministry during that time. We enjoy hanging out together watching movies and spending time with our pets.