Isaac Butterworth

Senior Pastor
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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.

Ruth Clendenin

Associate Pastor
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Our Associate Pastor, Rev. Ruth E. Clendenin, came to our church in 2009. She was born in Sylvania, Ohio (Toledo area) and is the youngest of four children. Ruth is a graduate of Alma College in Alma, Michigan and has a B.S. degree with a major in French and minor in Education with teacher certification. She continued her education at Union-PSCE in Richmond, Virginia where she received her M. Div. Ruth also attended the Faculté de Théologie in Montpellier, France where she studied church history and theology. Being raised in the Presbyterian Church, she looks forward to serving in ministry with the community of faith at our church, First Presbyterian Church in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Dan Garza

Parish Associate
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Born in Brownsville, Texas, he lived and was raised in the lower Rio Grande Valley. After finishing high school in Harlingen, Texas, he attended several colleges in Texas, earning a B. S. from Trinity University, M. Div. from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and a D. Min. from Brite Divinity School which is part of Texas Christian University. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate by Austin College. Most recently, Dr. Garza served as Interim Pastor at Gethsemme Presbyterian Church of Fort Worth, Texas. He married Mary Florence Boyce, daughter of parents who were missionaries in Mexico. They have two sons: David, living in Venice, CA and Peter, living in San Jose, CA. Peter is married to Megumi Yamada and have two children, Maya and Eli.

Ann Winstead

Director of Christian Education
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Ann has been on staff as Director of Christian Education for about 14 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.

Taz Ellett

Director of Student Ministries
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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.

Jason Mayfield

Contemporary Worship Leader
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Dan White

Director of Choral Music
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Ronald Hough

Organist
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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.

Marlene Murphy

Director of Bell Choirs
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Marlene Murphy has been the Director of Bell Choirs at First Presbyterian Church since September of 2001. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of North Texas and a Master of Music degree from Southern Methodist University. For many years, Marlene taught as a choral director in the Garland, Victoria, and Wichita Falls School Districts. She currently teaches private piano students at the Music Academy of First Baptist Church.

Jimmy Roe

Church Business Administrator
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Jimmy is a lifelong resident of Wichita Falls. He and his wife, Gail, have three children: Kim, Sheldon, and Tricia, and one granddaughter, Bailey.

Ted Wescott

Building Superintendent
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Jan Butterworth

Weekday Ministries Director
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Gina Averette

Office Manager
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Ruby Gant

Membership Secretary
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