Center for Informed Faith

Jeff Byrd

Jeff Byrd is the Director of Operations for the Center for Informed Faith. He is the former Associate Pastor for Missions at Park Cities Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas and has served churches in Atlanta, Georgia and Midland Texas. He brings more than 20 years of experience leading ministry initiatives, including implementation of strategy, direction of staff and volunteers, as well as management oversight of financial and administrative operations.

He has a Masters of Business Administration and a Bachelors of Science in Industrial Engineering, both from Texas Tech University. Jeff and his wife, Billie, have three grown children, Josh, Jared and Morgan.

Minnie Elkins

Minni Elkins is the Editorial Associate for the Center for Informed Faith. She worked with Jim Denison during his tenure at Park Cities Baptist Church, assisting with writing, editing, and research, along with administrative duties. She has a degree in journalism from the University of Southern Mississippi, and worked many years for a daily newspaper in Hattiesburg, MS.

She and her husband, Chris, live in Rowlett, and have two grown children, Matt and Kristin.

Hillary Spragg

Hillary Spragg is the Administrative Assistant for the Center for Informed Faith. She formerly worked at Georgetown University with their School of Foreign Service in Qatar and for the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, both in Washington, DC.

She has a degree in International Studies from Taylor University. Her field of study was Middle East Relations and Pre-law.