Interim Pastor
Bob Murphy
Bob Murphy lives in Houston and, since moving to Texas, has specialized in Interim Ministry over the last four years, serving St. Johns, Southminster, and First, Sugar Land. Bob is a sixth generation Presbyterian, and he's married to Laurey Murphy, pastor of Spring Branch Presbyterian Church. They have two grown children, Katherine and Hunter, who live in the Carolinas. Bob was educated at Stetson University (Marine Biology), Columbia Theological Seminary (M. Div.), and McCormick Theological Seminary (D. Min.). His vision for the church in this transition phase is to enable the congregation to be prepared for calling a new pastor. This includes taking serious inventory at every level of church life, from programming and evaluating, to a readiness to embrace God's future for this congregation.
Email Bob at rmurphy@firstpresconroe.org
Associate Pastor
John Dearman
John Dearman is a graduate of the University of Texas at Dallas receiving a B.A. in History and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity. John grew up in the Presbyterian church and hails from Austin, Texas. Having a passion for missions, he went to La Paz, Bolivia for two years after college, where he worked on discipleship and leadership development. While there he met his wife, Vanessa. During seminary God blessed them with twin sons, Andrew and David, so there is never a dull moment at the Dearman house. John enjoys playing soccer and racquetball and spending time with his family, and hopes to spend some time at the lake. John will oversee the Youth ministry and Children's ministry, with a focus on children realizing their full potential as sons and daughters of God. John's vision for the church at large is to return to investing in others through discipleship in a way that when one person pours the love of Christ into another the process does not stop, but rather continues on to the next person in a multiplying way.
Email John at jdearman@firstpresconroe.org
Office
Mary Terrell
Church Administrator
Office volunteers include: Carol Aufderhar, Jean Biespiel, Frances Closson, Bob Hathaway, Margaret Hill, Marjorie Scott, Lois Stringer, and Ron Wendt. If you are a member who likes talking on the phone to nice people and have four hours a week to spare, or would like to help with other tasks, we can use your help.
Email Mary and our office volunteers at our main address at mterrell@firstpresconroe.org
Choirs
Brandon Folts
Choir Director
 Brandon earned his degree in Music Education from Sam Houston State University and has served as Director of Music at FPC since October, 2001. Growing up, he attended several CISD schools and graduated from Willis High School, where he met and sang with his future wife, Amy. They get to spend lots of time with their two small children, Chloe and Dylan. Along with singing, playing, and providing a shared leadership for the Bridge band, he also directs the choirs and hand bell choir.
Email Brandon at bdf1215@yahoo.com
Mary Bach
Organist
 Mary was born in Dallas into a musical family. She earned her Bachelor of Music Education degree at Sam Houston University, later teaching in Conroe Independent School District. She was voted "Teacher of the year" in 1999. She was a member of the original Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders from 1961-63, before bare midriffs, and known then as the Cowbelles. She has served as organist in nine area churches, and performed locally and abroad with the Montgomery County Choral Society (formerly Conroe Chorale). She has performed, directed or accompanied four Conroe High School musicals, nine Little Theatre performances (performing in two), and has conducted the orchestra for five more performances. Mary is working toward a Masters degree and has numerous honors from many organizations.
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