NEW PASTOR at First Baptist Church of Matador Leon Radford (front left, standing) has lived Matador for the past three years. The Caprock Courier looks forward to featuring Radford in a lengthier story soon, along with his wife, Matador native Tanya (right) and sons Eli and Liam (back row, from left). | COURTESY PHOTO
First Baptist Church of Matador is pleased to welcome Leon Radford as the church’s new pastor. Originally from South Africa, Radford attended seminary there before relocating to Texarkana, Texas, where he served in various church leadership and pastoral roles. He also enjoyed a 25–year career as a pilot before moving to Matador.
He and his wife, Tanya (Barkley) Radford, have made Matador their home…
