Staff 
John M. Singleton, IV
Pastor

John has a degree in communications from the Univ. of Kansas and a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary.  He comes to us from Grace Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City.  He and wife, Mary, trace their roots to Kansas.  Their relationship began during their senior year of college on a church mission trip.  They take pride and joy in their three children, Ashley, Jake and Emily.  John loves being a dad and husband, enjoys home improvement projects, exercising and relaxing evenings with his family.  When time allows, he likes fly-fishing, camping, hunting and cooking.  John has a focus on mission, reaching out to the congregation and the community with a team approach to accomplish the mission of Jesus Christ.   Email John at jsingleton@firstpresconroe.org

Scott Cummings
Associate Pastor, Christian Education and Youth Ministry

Scott came to First Presbyterian Church from Austin Presbyterian Theological  Seminary in 2002.  He was born and raised in Houston and went to college and seminary in Austin for the previous 7 years before coming to Conroe.  He has spent many summers at Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston,Texas, both as a camper growing up, and as a counselor and administrator.  Scott's wife, Carrie, grew up in Austin and they met in college at the University of Texas at Austin, where Scott earned a B.A. degree in psychology.  They have two sons, Jacob and Benjamin, & a daughter, Caroline. Scott continues to enhance the Christian Education and Youth Programs to grow in faith and in numbers as they seek to serve God and proclaim the Lordship of Jesus Christ.  Email Scott at ssc70@firstpresconroe.org

 

Evghnii "Z" Jignes
Youth Director

"Z" can be contacted by email at zzhignya@yahoo.com 

 

 

 

 

Vic Clark
Director of Small Groups

Vic retired after 38 years of pastoral ministry. He completed college in 1956 with an Education degree and completed seminary in 1961 at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary then earned his  doctorate in 1988 from San Francisco Theological Seminary. He and Virginia parented her three children and they have five grandchildren. Vic served churches in Ohio, Alaska, Texas and Washington State. He and Virginia sing in our chancel choir and are on the Leadership Team of Stephen Ministry. As part of Acts 16:5 he coaches the Small Group Action Leadership Team and Virginia facilitates the Public Relations Action Leadership Team. They enjoy their family, travel, live-theater and playing golf. They have worshiped with us since moving here in 1996. 


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. You can reach Mary and our office volunteers at our main address at mterrell@firstpresconroe.org  


Choirs 
 

Brandon Folts
Choir Director

Our Chancel Choir is our church's premier choral ensemble.  It is made up of 25-30 experienced singers with scholarship positions for talented high school and college students.  The Chancel Choir provides quality service music every Sunday as well as special, sacred choral-orchestral concerts 2-3 times a year.  The "Heart and Voice" choir is a smaller group of about 10-15 singers who provide smaller-scale, more contemporary vocal, performs every Sunday.  Both choirs rehearse on Wednesday evenings. He and his wife, Amy, contribute greatly to our music program.

  If you are interested in joining one of our choirs, you can contact Brandon at bdf1215@yahoo.com.  


 

Organist

Mary Bach


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.

 

  



Custodian
Justin Richardson