Life on Life Teachers' Bios - Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship

Fall Study

Chrystal Hurst

Chrystal Hurst is an energetic, fun-loving “girl-next-door” who loves to encourage other women in fulfilling their full potential in Christ. Chrystal firmly believes God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans that I have for you…” and she desires to help other Christian women believe and apply that truth to their lives.

Chrystal is a gifted writer, speaker, and worship leader. Being the eldest child of Dr. Tony and Lois Evans, Chrystal been surrounded by the Word of God her entire life. As a member of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Chrystal assists her mom in leading the women’s ministry and loves to encourage women toward a deeper relationship with the Lord. Chrystal has recently co-authored a book, Kingdom Woman, with her dad. You can also find Chrystal writing on her blog—Chrystal’s Chronicles—where she poignantly reflects her thoughts about her faith and day-to-day experiences.

Most importantly, Chrystal is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mother of five. She considers herself to be the COO (Chief Operating Officer) of the Hurst household. Chrystal and her husband, Jessie reside in a small town just outside of Dallas, Texas.

Early Spring Study

Michelle Stimpson

Michelle Stimpson is a wife, mother, and an encourager of believers in the Lord. She has taught Bible-based classes in the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Kingdom Agenda Bible Institute and led studies at Life on Life ministry in addition to teaching virtual classes on topics especially important to women.

Aside from her ministry through teaching, Michelle is a bestselling, award-winning author who has penned more than twenty-five Christian fiction books and fifty short stories for teens.

Michelle holds an English degree from Jarvis Christian College and master’s degree in education from the University of Texas at Arlington. She brings her background as a veteran educator to bear on her style as a facilitator.

Visit her online at http://michellestimpson.com/.

Late Spring Study

Johanna Fisher

Johanna Fisher has been a voice in Dallas culture for over 30 years, with 23 of those years spent at Christian radio KCBI as the popular host of The Johanna Fisher Show and “Johanna Live”. As a long-time member at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, Johanna had a role in developing the music ministry, directing the choir and helping to establish the orchestra.

After KCBI, Johanna co-hosted a satellite radio morning call-in show with Lori Allen on FamilyNet. And for the past five years, she has been involved in the work of the International Linguistics Center (Wycliffe Bible Translators).

Johanna has had opportunity to speak to various groups. She is a contributor to the book, Breakfast With Fred (Revell), and has been part of the Fred Smith Leadership Team for the past three years, visiting colleges and universities as a mentor model for students.

She has been associated with Women in Christian Media, is a founding board member of Fellowship of Professional Women Dallas, and is on the Advisory Council of FPW Dallas.

Johanna is a graduate of Dallas Baptist University, with a BS in Communications/Psychology and an MA in Worship Leadership. Johanna’s particular interests include the study of worship, personal revival, music as ministry, promoting racial understanding… in addition to keeping up with her 8 spiritual daughters and their families.