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Rev. Robert Joel McClelland
fpca_pastor@yahoo.com

Head of staff. Oversees all ministries of the church.

 Robert (Rob) Joel McClelland graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Political Science.  During his college years, God began leading him away from what he believed to be his ambition of practicing law and into ministry.  Rob received his Masters of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and was ordained in Grace Presbytery in 2000 before accepting a call in Virginia.

Rob has served First Presbyterian in Arlington since November, 2006.

Rev. Esther Choi
fpcaassociate@yahoo.com

 

Interim Associate Pastor.

Esther grew up in Dallas and was confirmed at Highland Park Presbyterian Church.  She graduated from Queens College, with a major in Corporate Communications and a minor in Music.  After three years as youth minister at FPC Houston she decided to pursue further theological education.  She received her Masters of Divinity from Fuller Seminary in June of 2003, and took her first call as the associate Pastor of First Presbyterian in San Angelo, Texas.  She came to FPCA in the fall of 2007.

Esther's husband Phil is a graduate student at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth.  They have one child, Allison, born in June of 2007.

Director of Discipleship, Bill McCoy
fpca_disciple@yahoo.com

Develops, oversees and maintains the various discipleship ministries of the church, for all ages.

Interim Director of Music Ministries, Russell Farnell
fpcamusic@yahoo.com

Directs the overall music ministry of the church, including the adult and children's choirs, hand bells, music camp, etc.

Organist, Jo Anne Thomson

Primary organist for Sunday worship services.

Organ and Piano, Cheryl Harris
pianoaccomp88@hotmail.com

Assists in Sunday morning worship as needed and serves as the primary organist for the Agape youth choir.

Financial Manager, Jeanne Chin
fpca_finance@yahoo.com

Manages all financial records for the church and provides overall accounting services, etc.

Administrative Assistant, Samantha Willie
fpca_secretary@yahoo.com

Supports office staff and works with office volunteers.

Pre-School Director, Interim - Kathie Piel
fppsarlington@hotmail.com 

Oversees the First Presbyterian Preschool, organizes curriculum, recruits and manages teachers and promotes the preschool.

Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Nell White

Recruits and organizes church office volunteers.

Wedding Coordinator, Frances Cooper

Organizes all weddings that take place at FPCA.

Facilities Manager, Jim McCoy
fpcatx@yahoo.com

Oversees overall facilities maintenance for the church, including office management, equipment maintenance, heating/cooling systems, etc.

Night Security Monitor, Kyle Jimenez

Maintains building security for evening meetings, classes, etc. Greets those attending evening activities in the church.

Facility Maintenance, Israel Garza

Responsible for maintaining church facilities, including setting up tables/chairs for events, custodial services and general building upkeep.