 | Isaac Butterworth
Senior Pastor
Our Senior Pastor, Dr. Isaac Butterworth, came to our church in 1989. A graduate of Baylor University, Southwestern Seminary, and McCormick Theological Seminary, Dr. Butterworth has also served churches in Holland, Levelland, and Vernon -- all in Texas. As a member of Palo Duro Presbytery, Dr. Butterworth has been elected twice as a commissioner to General Assembly (1981 and 1996). In 1988, he was the moderator of the presbytery, and in 2002 and 2003 he served as moderator of the Committee on Ministry. He has twice been on search committees to nominate a presbytery executive, and on one of those committees (1997) he served as moderator. He and his wife, Jan, have two adult children: Jonathan, who lives with his wife Becky in Austin, and Catherine, who lives in Wichita Falls. | | |
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Earle W. Crawford
Pastor Emeritus
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 | Ann Winstead
Director of Christian Education
Ann has been on staff as Director of Christian Education for 10 years. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and a Masters Degree in Education, both from Midwestern State University. Ann is a member of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators. She is married to Landon and they have one daughter, Emma Claire.
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 | Taz Ellett
Director of Jr. High Ministry and Adult Ministry
Taz started his work with First Presbyterian Church as Director of Student Ministries and is currently serving as Director of Jr. High and Adult Ministries. Upon his graduation from Louisiana Tech, in Ruston, La., Taz entered the Doulos Discipleship program in Branson, Mo. It was there that he met his wife Theana. Before coming to First Presbyterian in 1993, Taz and Theana worked for 6 years as Director and staff for K-Life, a para-church ministry to students, in Harrison, Arkansas. Taz and Theana have four children, Emily, Aubrey, Taz, and Grayson. | | |
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 | Doug Cartwright
Senior High and College Director
I have been blessed to be a part of Sr. High and College ministry here at First Presbyterian Church of Wichita Falls since 1996. I arrived at First Presbyterian in the fall of 1996 as a student ministries intern, working with both junior and senior high students. The following year I began what is today our college ministry at MSU and the surrounding community. After a few years of college ministry work, I completed my degree at Midwestern and went on staff full time as the Assistant Director of Student Ministries. In 2003 I became the Director of Sr. High and College Ministries. While working in these areas, I was simultaneously working on my master’s degree at Midwestern in Training and Development Counseling. In May of 2005 I received my master’s degree. My journey here at First Presbyterian over the past decade has been one of tremendous blessing. The congregation here has been a huge support and family to me as I have attained my educational goals and developed the ministry that God has called me to here. I am continually blessed and encouraged by the awesome congregation God has called together here at FPC. | | |
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 | Jayson Mayfield
Contemporary Worship Leader
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 | Chris Barnett
Media Technician
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 | Dan White
Director of Choral Music
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 | Ronald Hough
Organist
Dr. Ronald Hough celebrated his 20th year as organist at First Presbyterian Church in November 2005. Dr. Hough holds the B.A. and B.M. degrees from Wheaton College, the M.C.M. and M.R.E. degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the D.M.A. degree in Organ Performance from the University of Illinois. He also teaches at Midwestern State University where he is completing his 35th year. Dr. Hough also plays cello in the Wichita Falls Symphony. This years marks his 29th season in the orchestra. At First Presbyterian he also directed the handbell choirs in the past for 10 years and continues to direct the Celebration Choir for the 8:15 service. | | |
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 | Marlene Murphy
Director of Bell Choirs
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Mindy Morgan
Choir Director for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade
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Sarah Cook
Choir Director for 4th and 5th grade
Sarah graduated from Midwestern State University in May 2000 with a Bachelor's in music education. She teaches 7th and 8th grade choir at McNiel Jr High. She has a terrific husband, John, and a wonderful 1 year old son, Davidson. Sarah works with the 4 and 5 year old choir. Her goal is to let kids know they can be a part of the worship service and praise God with music. We sing lots of songs that are very "movement" oriented.
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 | Jimmy Roe
Church Business Administrator
Jimmy is a lifelong resident of Wichita Falls. He and his wife, Gail, have three children: Kim, Sheldon, and Tricia, and one granddaughter, Bailey. | | |
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 | Becky Riley
Office Facilitator
Becky has been employed by First Presbyterian Church since January 1991. She is currently the office facilitator whos primary responsibility is the weekly and monthly Connections. Becky and her husband John have been married for 26 years and are very active in their church,Liberty Baptist. They have two children, Jennifer who lives in Minot, North Dakota with her husband and daughter; and Matthew who is a sophomore at Texas Christian University. Matt will graduate as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. | | |
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 | Ruby Gant
Membership Secretary
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 | Jan Butterworth
Weekday Ministries Director
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 | Ted Wescott
Building Superintendent
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