Meet Our Team

Pastor/Community Liaison

Cody Howard serves as Pastor of Church Under the Bridge Texarkana and Community Liaison of Mission Texarkana. He has been holding a service under the South Stateline Ave. viaduct bridge for anyone willing to hear his message for over 10 years. Despite the fact that he lives in Atlanta, Texas, God has provided his determination through a verse in Hebrews 10:24-25 “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”

Doorways Case Manager

Jade Bredenberg is Mission Texarkana’s Doorways case manager. She is from Fouke, Arkansas, and graduated from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia with her bachelor’s in social work. Her previous work experience included hospice, domestic violence, and children services. She considers herself an adventurer and enjoys traveling and seeing new places.

Administrative Assistant

Janice Page serves as the administrative assistant for Mission Texarkana. She grew up in Hooks, Texas but resided in Redlick for her adult years. Before joining Mission Texarkana in 2012, Janice worked as a church secretary for fourteen years. She is a member of the First Baptist Church of Texarkana and loves spending time with her grandchildren.

Kitchen Supervisor

Terrie Milligan serves as the Kitchen Supervisor for Mission Texarkana. Terrie oversees the daily operations of feeding the community. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland but was raised in Texarkana, Texas. Her work background includes caregiving and volunteering with Arkansas Highschool Concessions. She attends 1st Bikers Church Texarkana and enjoys her various volunteer roles and spending time with her children.

Thrift Store Sales Associate

Executive Director

Caleb Maloney serves as the Executive Director of Mission Texarkana. A lifelong resident of Texarkana, he has been dedicated to serving the homeless community since 2012. Caleb began preaching at the age of 18 and has collaborated with Pastor Cody at Church Under the Bridge since 2013, stepping in to fill the pulpit whenever necessary. His experience extends to various roles within churches in the Texarkana area, including interim, associate, and youth pastor positions. Prior to joining the mission in 2022, he served as an HVAC instructor at Texarkana College. Caleb and his wife Ashley celebrated the birth of their first child, Finnick Maloney, on October 19, 2023.

CNA Instructor

Thrift Store Manager

Darlene Harden is the Mission Texarkana Thrift Store Manager. She is a native of Texarkana, Arkansas, and has a wealth of knowledge regarding antique, vintage, and resale merchandise. She is a member of Cowboy church and enjoys fishing in her free time.