Leadership
Chris Wilson is the lead pastor at Benchmark Bible Church. Chris started Benchmark in 2013 after serving in multiple churches and ministries since 1994. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Texas and his master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. Chris is passionate about seeing people understand God’s Word, apply it to their lives, and join God in the amazing ministry He has for them. Apart from ministry, Chris enjoys coaching his children in sports, golfing, hunting, and game nights with friends. He and his wife, Joleen, have been married since 1999 and have two children, Cuin and Jovi.
Josh and his wife, Kristi, met in college as Resident Assistants at Midwestern State University and worked together in their local college ministry. They have been married for over twenty years and are the proud parents of Aidan, Abigail, Adelyn, and Amelia. The Lord has blessed Josh with a variety of experiences over these many years. After earning a Master’s in Christian Education and Administration with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling, he served as youth pastor for six years, as well as a business owner. His experiences in public education span more than eight years and include two years as a director and two years as a secondary school principal. Josh could not have successfully accomplished any of these endeavors without his amazing wife, Kristi, who is a former kindergarten teacher and executive assistant for a local pregnancy care center. She now stays busy homeschooling all four children, helping others homeschool, and serving in the youth and other ministries. Whether it be in youth ministry, youth worship team, children’s ministry, or other opportunities to teach and serve, Josh and his family constantly look for ways to bring people to a deeper understanding of Christ’s love, the value of a strong community of believers, and the importance of discipleship. They are excited to be a part of what God is doing through Benchmark.
John Ball is the Outreach Director at Benchmark Bible Church. At the age of seven, his family was shipwrecked by alcoholism and John entered into the foster care system. By the age of seventeen, he was quite a mess, but the risen Jesus still seeks and saves the lost! For the past forty-five years, John has been joyously telling how Jesus saves and loves. John is a graduate of Criswell College, having earned his degree in Theology and Psychology. He and his wife, Dana, have been married for over forty years. They have two married children and five fun grandchildren.
Mary Borges is the women’s ministry director at Benchmark. One of her greatest joys is hearing about the work of the Lord in the lives of women. Mary received her B.S. in psychology from Oklahoma City University in 1992 and her M.S.Ed. In deaf education from the University of Kansas in 1994. Mary taught early childhood deaf education in Fort Worth and Denton ISD for 6 years before staying home to raise her family. Mary and Mitchell have an adult son, Nathan, who has autism, and two teenagers, Anna and Aaron. Before coming to Benchmark, Mary was the Executive Director of The Little Light House-Denton, a non-profit ministry that served young children with disabilities and their families and pointed them to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Mary has served in women’s ministry at Benchmark since 2013 and was hired in 2020 as our Women’s Ministry Director. Mary enjoys facilitating Bible studies, hosting fellowship with family and friends, laughing and playing games, story-telling and children’s literature, and searching for garage sale treasures.
Margaret Ashmore provides many of our Bible study resources through writing as well as teaching in Women’s Ministry here at Benchmark. She is a frequent speaker at women’s retreats and conferences as well as an author, artist, and counselor on our Soul Care team. Margaret’s story of redemption from sin and multiple battles with cancer beats a well-trodden path to the cross of Christ, the only place of true healing and victory. For more information, please visit: www.margaretashmore.com
Kristi serves the Lord and the Benchmark family with a heart to see the church body thrive and the next generation walk faithfully with God. Kristi graduated from Midwestern State University with a degree in early childhood. She also had the privilege of ministering to families through her work as an Executive Assistant at a pregnancy care center until Kristi and her husband, Josh, were blessed with a family of their own.
Kristi met Josh while they were both serving as resident assistants at MSU and in their local college ministry. They have been married for over twenty years and have enjoyed homeschooling their four children: Aidan, Abigail, Adelyn, and Amelia.
Over the years, Kristi has served Benchmark in a variety of roles, including KIDS Ministry, Student Ministry, and now as Ministry Administrator. She loves supporting the day-to-day life of the church and being wherever God is working, knowing that no matter the age or stage, the Lord uses every season of our lives to bring glory to His name. He is so good!
Ryan McDonald, also known as “Mac”, is a Denton native. He met his wife, Jessica, while attending Midwestern State University. They have been married for over twenty years and are the proud parents of Caden, Libby, and Matthew. Mac has led worship in a variety of settings including youth and college events, starting a contemporary service at First Presbyterian Church in Wichita Falls, and assisted with starting a worship team at Sage Meadow Christian Fellowship in Justin. Mac feels called to grow a community of musicians that love the Lord and want to use their talents for His glory. He directs our worship ministry, as well as facilities management and tech operations.
Matt serves as worship leader, and directs our worship team band and vocalists. He has led praise and worship in various ministries, including children’s ministry and young adults, since 2004. He has a passion for music and for nurturing relationships among musicians within the body of Christ. Matt also works as a paramedic. Whenever he has the opportunity, he enjoys writing and performing his own music, and taking long walks on the beach.
Chris Wilson is the lead pastor at Benchmark Bible Church. Chris started Benchmark in 2013 after serving in multiple churches and ministries since 1994. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Texas and his master’s degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. Chris is passionate about seeing people understand God’s Word, apply it to their lives, and join God in the amazing ministry He has for them. Apart from ministry, Chris enjoys coaching his children in sports, golfing, hunting, and game nights with friends. He and his wife, Joleen, have been married since 1999 and have two children, Cuin and Jovi.
Josh and his wife, Kristi, met in college as Resident Assistants at Midwestern State University and worked together in their local college ministry. They have been married for eighteen years and are the proud parents of Aidan, Abigail, Adelyn, and Amelia. The Lord has blessed Josh with a variety of experiences over these many years. After earning a Master’s in Christian Education and Administration with a concentration in Marriage and Family Counseling, he served as youth pastor for six years, as well as a business owner. His experiences in public education span more than eight years and include two years as a director and two years as a secondary school principal. Josh could not have successfully accomplished any of these endeavors without his amazing wife, Kristi, who is a former kindergarten teacher and executive assistant for a local pregnancy care center. She now stays busy homeschooling all four children, helping others homeschool, and serving in the youth and other ministries. Whether it be in youth ministry, youth worship team, children’s ministry, or other opportunities to teach and serve, Josh and his family constantly look for ways to bring people to a deeper understanding of Christ’s love, the value of a strong community of believers, and the importance of discipleship. They are excited to be a part of what God is doing through Benchmark.
John Ball is the Outreach Director at Benchmark Bible Church. At the age of seven, his family was shipwrecked by alcoholism and John entered into the foster care system. By the age of seventeen, he was quite a mess, but the risen Jesus still seeks and saves the lost! For the past forty-five years, John has been joyously telling how Jesus saves and loves. John is a graduate of Criswell College, having earned his degree in Theology and Psychology. He and his wife, Dana, have been married for over forty years. They have two married children and five fun grandchildren.
Mary Borges is the women’s ministry director at Benchmark. One of her greatest joys is hearing about the work of the Lord in the lives of women. Mary received her B.S. in psychology from Oklahoma City University in 1992 and her M.S.Ed. In deaf education from the University of Kansas in 1994. Mary taught early childhood deaf education in Fort Worth and Denton ISD for 6 years before staying home to raise her family. Mary and Mitchell have an adult son, Nathan, who has autism, and two teenagers, Anna and Aaron. Before coming to Benchmark, Mary was the Executive Director of The Little Light House-Denton, a non-profit ministry that served young children with disabilities and their families and pointed them to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Mary has served in women’s ministry at Benchmark since 2013 and was hired in 2020 as our Women’s Ministry Director. Mary enjoys facilitating Bible studies, hosting fellowship with family and friends, laughing and playing games, story-telling and children’s literature, and searching for garage sale treasures.
Margaret Ashmore provides many of our Bible study resources through writing as well as teaching in Women’s Ministry here at Benchmark. She is a frequent speaker at women’s retreats and conferences as well as an author, artist, and counselor on our Soul Care team. Margaret’s story of redemption from sin and multiple battles with cancer beats a well-trodden path to the cross of Christ, the only place of true healing and victory. For more information, please visit: www.margaretashmore.com
Kristi serves the Lord and the Benchmark family with a heart to see the church body thrive and the next generation walk faithfully with God. Kristi graduated from Midwestern State University with a degree in early childhood. She also had the privilege of ministering to families through her work as an Executive Assistant at a pregnancy care center until Kristi and her husband, Josh, were blessed with a family of their own.
Kristi met Josh while they were both serving as resident assistants at MSU and in their local college ministry. They have been married for over twenty years and have enjoyed homeschooling their four children: Aidan, Abigail, Adelyn, and Amelia. Over the years, Kristi has served Benchmark in a variety of roles, including KIDS Ministry, Student Ministry as a jr. high girls’ small group leader, and now as Ministry Administrator. She loves supporting the day-to-day life of the church and being wherever God is working, knowing that no matter the age or stage, the Lord uses every season of our lives to bring glory to His name. He is so good!
Andy Castillo and his wife, Isabel, are proud Denton locals who share a deep love for their community. Though Isabel was born in Michoacán, Mexico, both were raised in Denton, graduated from Denton public schools, and have a heart for serving the city they call home.
The Lord has shaped Andy through a variety of experiences and seasons of preparation. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Missions with a minor in Biblical Counseling from Mission University in Springfield, Missouri. Andy and Isabel met as teenagers in their church youth group, where a friendship grew into an eight-year relationship, and they were married in August 2025.
Andy enjoys staying active through bodybuilding, lifting, and pretty much any sport or activity. He also values time spent studying Scripture and theology. Isabel (the more talented and gifted half) owns a crochet business creating handmade plushies and amigurumi, loves theater and musical performance, and has faithfully served on worship teams for many years. Together, they are excited to follow the Lord’s leading and be part of what God is doing through Benchmark.
Hello, my name is Lesly Castillo. I’m 21 years old and currently in my senior year at Mission University. I’m studying Biblical Studies with the intention of pursuing youth ministry and missions. I’m the youngest in my family and have an interest for the color purple, anime, and volleyball. I have a strong desire to serve in vocational ministry and eagerly anticipate God’s future plans for me. I was saved at the age of 12 and made the decision to pursue vocational ministry at 17. Since then, God has used me and taught me valuable lessons and trials, all in the hope of helping younger generations live a life fully dedicated to Christ.
Kendra joins the Benchmark team with a passion for Christ, discipleship, and Bible teaching. She holds a BA in Bible and Family Ministry from Manhattan Christian College and a MA in Media and Communication from Dallas Theological Seminary. Her past serving opportunities include Children’s Ministry Secretary, Children’s Ministry Elementary Coordinator, and College and Young Adult Ministry Assistant at Mount Pleasant Christian Church in Greenwood, Indiana. At Denton Bible Church Kendra served in ChurchLife, Adult Ministries, and later in Student Ministries. She and her husband, Brad, have two daughters, Jaelyn and Adele. Brad and Kendra love living in Denton, being involved in the community, gardening at Shiloh Field, and watching movies. Together they are learning how to build a home for God’s glory and consider it an honor to serve the Lord among the Benchmark family.
Nayla Maldonado has called Denton home for most of her life and is grateful for the community and church family that have helped shape her faith. Since giving her life to Christ in 2018, the Lord has faithfully grown her through seasons of learning, serving, and trusting Him. While she enjoys serving wherever there is a need, the children’s ministry has always held a special place in her heart. She believes every child deserves the opportunity to know and love Jesus, and she considers it a privilege to walk alongside them as they grow in their faith.
Outside of ministry, she works as a florist, where she enjoys using creativity to celebrate life’s meaningful moments. In her free time, she enjoys a good cup of coffee, reading, staying active, and playing sports. Above all, she loves Jesus and is thankful for every opportunity to serve Him. She looks forward to seeing how God continues to work through the local church and is excited to be part of what He is doing through children’s ministry.
Ryan McDonald, also known as “Mac”, is a Denton native. He met his wife, Jessica, while attending Midwestern State University. They have been married for over twenty years and are the proud parents of Caden, Libby, and Matthew. Mac has led worship in a variety of settings including youth and college events, starting a contemporary service at First Presbyterian Church in Wichita Falls, and assisted with starting a worship team at Sage Meadow Christian Fellowship in Justin. Mac feels called to grow a community of musicians that love the Lord and want to use their talents for His glory. He directs our worship ministry, as well as facilities management and tech operations.
Matt serves as worship leader, and directs our worship team band and vocalists. He has led praise and worship in various ministries, including children’s ministry and young adults, since 2004. He has a passion for music and for nurturing relationships among musicians within the body of Christ. Matt also works as a paramedic. Whenever he has the opportunity, he enjoys writing and performing his own music, and taking long walks on the beach.
Andy Castillo and his wife, Isabel, are proud Denton locals who share a deep love for their community. Though Isabel was born in Michoacán, Mexico, both were raised in Denton, graduated from Denton public schools, and have a heart for serving the city they call home.
The Lord has shaped Andy through a variety of experiences and seasons of preparation. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Missions with a minor in Biblical Counseling from Mission University in Springfield, Missouri. Andy and Isabel met as teenagers in their church youth group, where a friendship grew into an eight-year relationship, and they were married in August 2025.
Andy enjoys staying active through bodybuilding, lifting, and pretty much any sport or activity. He also values time spent studying Scripture and theology. Isabel (the more talented and gifted half) owns a crochet business creating handmade plushies and amigurumi, loves theater and musical performance, and has faithfully served on worship teams for many years. Together, they are excited to follow the Lord’s leading and be part of what God is doing through Benchmark.
Serving in children’s ministry has been a passion of Katrina’s for many years. She began serving at a local church in Sunday School & Security, and eventually directed their VBS program. During this time, the Lord led Katrina to the ministry of coordinating childcare. Her desire is to ensure that children are safe, feel loved, and know who Jesus Christ is.
Katrina holds a degree in computer science, and a degree in business management and marketing. She and her high school sweetheart have been married for over 20 years and have 3 children.
Kendra joins the Benchmark team with a passion for Christ, discipleship, and Bible teaching. She holds a BA in Bible and Family Ministry from Manhattan Christian College and a MA in Media and Communication from Dallas Theological Seminary. Her past serving opportunities include Children’s Ministry Secretary, Children’s Ministry Elementary Coordinator, and College and Young Adult Ministry Assistant at Mount Pleasant Christian Church in Greenwood, Indiana. At Denton Bible Church Kendra served in ChurchLife, Adult Ministries, and later in Student Ministries. She and her husband, Brad, have two daughters, Jaelyn and Adele. Brad and Kendra love living in Denton, being involved in the community, gardening at Shiloh Field, and watching movies. Together they are learning how to build a home for God’s glory and consider it an honor to serve the Lord among the Benchmark family.
Nayla Maldonado has called Denton home for most of her life and is grateful for the community and church family that have helped shape her faith. Since giving her life to Christ in 2018, the Lord has faithfully grown her through seasons of learning, serving, and trusting Him. While she enjoys serving wherever there is a need, the children’s ministry has always held a special place in her heart. She believes every child deserves the opportunity to know and love Jesus, and she considers it a privilege to walk alongside them as they grow in their faith.
Outside of ministry, she works as a florist, where she enjoys using creativity to celebrate life’s meaningful moments. In her free time, she enjoys a good cup of coffee, reading, staying active, and playing sports. Above all, she loves Jesus and is thankful for every opportunity to serve Him. She looks forward to seeing how God continues to work through the local church and is excited to be part of what He is doing through children’s ministry.
Serving in children’s ministry has been a passion of Katrina’s for many years. She began serving at a local church in Sunday School & Security, and eventually directed their VBS program. During this time, the Lord led Katrina to the ministry of coordinating childcare. Her desire is to ensure that children are safe, feel loved, and know who Jesus Christ is.
Katrina holds a degree in computer science, and a degree in business management and marketing. She and her high school sweetheart have been married for over 20 years and have 3 children.
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