Our Shepherds
Quayne Baccas
Shepherd
Quayne grew up in Spanishtown, Jamaica. He attended Southwestern Christian College where he met his wife, Ashly. While at Southwestern, Quayne competed in Track and Field and then earned an associate degree in business management. After that, he transferred to Auburn University in Auburn, AL and continued his collegiate track and field career and later earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology. After graduation, Quayne moved to Clovis, New Mexico, married Ashly, and started a 13-year career with Lowe’s Home Improvement. During this time, Quayne and Ashly welcomed 4 sons, Jaylen, Devin, Kobe, and Mason.
Quayne and his family moved to Amarillo in August of 2012 and placed membership at Southwest Church of Christ shortly after. They immediately felt at home and jumped right into serving with the children and youth ministries and small group ministry. Quayne and Ashly now co-lead a small group, teach children’s bible classes, and participate in many fun and faith-building events and activities at Southwest.
In 2016, Quayne and his family’s life changed dramatically when they accepted a position as houseparents at High Plains Children’s Home. As you can imagine, it was a difficult transition at first, but they soon realized that God had placed them there for a purpose. They have been caring for and walking alongside kids in the foster care system for over 7 years.
Quayne, Ashly, and their boys love to travel and play and watch sports, especially football, basketball, and track and field. They also love spending time with extended family and friends, going to the movies, and going out to eat.
Quayne's Q&A...
What is an interesting fact about you?
Quayne was the fastest 16-year-old boy in 1996 to compete in the 100m hurdles.
What are your hobbies?
Quayne loves sports! Track and Field is his favorite sport. Even though he no longer runs, he still loves to watch track and field competitions on TV and in person. He also loves to train young track athletes and help them become faster and more skilled competitors. In his early years, Quayne also loved to play soccer, cricket, and basketball. He is primarily a spectator now and loves to watch his boys play football, basketball, and of course, track and field.
What do you do for a living?
Quayne and his wife Ashly are primary houseparents for the Owen Family Cottage at High Plains Children’s Home (teenage boys’ cottage).
Greatest accomplishment?
Being a husband and a father.
If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?
All over Europe.
Favorite foods?
All Jamaica cuisine, Chinese food, and a juicy medium-rare steak!
Favorite music?
Quayne likes all types of music. He loves soft reggae music, such as Bob Marley’s greatest hits. He also loves country music. He loves Alan Jackson. His favorite song is Stupid Deep, by Jon Bellion.
Favorite vacation?
Family vacation to Disneyworld.
Favorite book (other than the Bible)?
Love Does, by Bob Goff (all three editions).
Favorite Bible verse?
Philippians 4:4-7 – Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again, rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all, the Lord is near, do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God and the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Mac or PC?
PC
If you could share just one of Jesus' teachings with someone what would it be?
Parable of the seeds
Favorite moment at Southwest?
Van Adventure trip to Detroit with the student ministry and a few of his boys from the children’s home.
What do you love about Southwest?
So many things! We are not afraid to wrestle with hard subjects and conversations and that we are a “love first” church.