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Come worship with us! We believe worship
is the central act of the people of God!
Worship at MDPC is upbeat and inspirational and is the hub from which prayer, study, service, stewardship, care for one another, fellowship, evangelism, and servant leadership emerge.

Sunday morning worship services are held at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. The first two services feature contemporary hymns and songs of praise. The third service is more traditional, featuring familiar hymns and liturgy. The sermon message is the same at all services.

Shuttle buses bring worshipers to the church each Sunday from two locations: Shuttle bus transportation is available with pick-ups at Memorial High School and First Bank Texas beginning at 9:15. Last shuttle buses depart MDPC at 1:00PM on regular Sundays and 1:30PM on Sundays when lunch is served.
MDPC practices open communion - all baptized individuals are invited to share in the Lord's Supper.

Listen to SERMONS. If you are unable to attend Sunday morning worship, you may wish to listen to a Sunday sermon on our website in the Media section.

Sermon study notes may be viewed or printed out from that location.
Worship at MDPC is upbeat and inspirational and is the hub from which prayer, study, service, stewardship, care for one another, fellowship, evangelism, and servant leadership emerge.

Sunday morning worship services are held at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:15 a.m. The first two services feature contemporary hymns and songs of praise. The third service is more traditional, featuring familiar hymns and liturgy. The sermon message is the same at all services.

Shuttle buses bring worshipers to the church each Sunday from two locations: Shuttle bus transportation is available with pick-ups at Memorial High School and First Bank Texas beginning at 9:15. Last shuttle buses depart MDPC at 1:00PM on regular Sundays and 1:30PM on Sundays when lunch is served.
MDPC practices open communion - all baptized individuals are invited to share in the Lord's Supper.

Listen to SERMONS. If you are unable to attend Sunday morning worship, you may wish to listen to a Sunday sermon on our website in the Media section.

Sermon study notes may be viewed or printed out from that location.

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Welcome to Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church (MDPC), located on the west side of Houston at the corner of Memorial Drive and Blalock. Our address is 11612 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77024, and our telephone number is 713-782-1710.

We are a congregation of real live people who face real live problems with hope and joy because of the powerful presence of Jesus Christ whose loving Spirit we encounter each day. We have been drawn together into a caring family, and out of gratitude for all that Christ is doing for us, we seek to serve others.

This online resource provides a brief sketch of the church's life. To get a full picture, come join us as we share the wonder of living in Christ's fellowship. We hope the navigation of our site is intuitive and that you will find the information you are seeking as well as sense the spirit of our congregation. A word that may be helpful in your tour: the buttons across the top of our home page point to things you may do, with a second line denoting demographics. Along the left side of the home page, the buttons lead to more general information and thoughts about the Christian faith. Let’s start with links to information that tells you:

Who We Are:

Even as a large church (4500 members), Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church is known for its warmth, generosity, and dedication in seeking to continue the ministry of Jesus Christ in the church, the community and the world. MDPC is one of the ten largest congregations in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Presbyterians are distinctive in two major ways: they adhere to a pattern of religious thought known as Reformed theology and a form of government that stresses the active, representational leadership of both ministers and church members. Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Our heritage, and much of what we believe, began with the French lawyer John Calvin (1509-1564), whose writings crystallized much of the Reformed thinking that came before him. Some of the principles articulated by John Calvin remain at the core of Presbyterian beliefs. Among these beliefs are:

  • the sovereignty of God
  • the authority of the scripture
  • justification by grace through faith
  • the priesthood of all believers

Our knowledge of God and God's purpose for humanity comes from the Bible, particularly what is revealed in the New Testament through the life of Jesus Christ.

Our Founding Principles:

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church was founded on two basic principles that we still hold dear today.

  • First, our house shall be called a house of prayer. (Matthew 21:13) Prayer guides our major policy decisions as well as our everyday lives. Our Partners in Prayer commit to fulfilling our goal that every member be prayed for every day.
  • Second, in obedience to Christ's teaching, we are committed to a Dollar-for-Dollar benevolence program. Since our beginning in 1954 and continuing to the present, we annually set a goal of matching the money spent in the operation of the church and its programs with giving to those in need in the community and the world.


Our History:

On Sunday, January 9, 1955, seventy persons gathered in the Memorial Drive Elementary School, beyond the then western city limits of Houston, Texas, to hold the first worship services of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church. From that modest beginning, the church grew rapidly, as the surrounding area filled with new famlies. Membership rolls passed 500 in 1957; 1,000 in 1960; 2,000 in 1965; 3,000 in 1969. These numbers reflected the community response to the new congregation, led by Dr. Charles Shedd. The fourth anniversary of the church was celebrated by 1,044 worshipers in a new Sanctuary/Fellowship Hall built on six acres at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Blalock. The present Sanctuary was built in 1972. New classrooms, a chapel, parlor, kitchen, and fellowship hall were added in the early 1990s. A remodeling of the Sanctuary, a new Church Life Center, new office space, and renovation of many classrooms were dedicated in 2002. The church celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2005 and continues the historic challenge of high expectations of members to continue their growth through study, prayer, stewardship, and outreach.

Our Mission Statement and Vision:

For several years, MDPC’s mission has been “to continue the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ by recruiting disciples for the kingdom of God, renewing disciples in their faith commitments, and reaching out in love and compassion to a world in need.”

In celebration of MDPC’s 50th anniversary in 2005 and in anticipation of our next 50 years of ministry, we have adopted a new vision based on Hebrews 12:15a: “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God”. We’ve been richly blessed by God in our first 50 years and we feel called by Him to be even more intentional about growing in grace and sharing that grace with others in the years to come. To do so, we believe that God is challenging us to cultivate 5 Growing EDGES:

  • Evangelistic Growth
  • Discipleship Passion
  • Generous Lifestyle
  • Empowered Relationships
  • Students of Society

These 5 Growing EDGES are focus areas for us to apply the vision in our individual lives, on our campus, and throughout the world. We’ve realigned our ministry areas and programs around our Growing in Grace vision and we are excited to see what God will do next in and through MDPC.

Our Beliefs: Our identity is shaped by these beliefs:

  • We continually seek the will of God, believing that God is always offering people creative ways to serve in the church and in the world. We believe we must take risks as we respond to God's challenges.
  • We believe worship is the central act of the people of God. Worship is highly participatory and is the hub from which prayer, study, service, stewardship, care for one another, fellowship, evangelism, and servant leadership emerge.
  • Following the guidance of the Westminster Confession, we affirm that the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God, the only rule of faith and obedience. We acknowledge that the Bible is a record of God's continuing loving relationship with humanity, as well as a rich source of guidance for our lives.
  • We believe that prayer is a dialogue with God that provides nourishment and strength for living. As we respond to God's activity in the world and in our lives, we bring to God our deepest concerns and submit them to God's sovereign will.
  • We feel we have an obligation to provide a Christian education program through which every child, youth, and adult can understand the basic doctrine of the Christian faith, apply the teachings of the Bible to the practical situations of our lives, and grow toward Christian maturity.
  • We believe that every Christian is called to worship God regularly, to discover God's love and God's will, and to demonstrate God's love to others.
  • We believe that the biblical concept of percentage giving is a joyful response to God's grace in Jesus Christ and an inestimable privilege. We challenge every member to be intentional, not only about pledging but also about moving systematically toward the tithe and beyond it to radical generosity.
     

How to reach staff members:
The following list is thus arranged: pastors’ names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers, followed by similar information for the rest of the staff in alphabetical order. Staff contacts are also listed in appropriate ministry sections. The Administration staff is listed in Contacts on the Home page.

COORDINATING TEAM

  • DAVE PETERSON - Senior Pastor dpeterson@mdpc.org
    713-953-2550, ext. 130
    Direct number 713-953-2580
  • DAVE STEANE - Executive Pastor, Head of Staff dsteane@mdpc.org
    713-953-2550, ext. 198
    Direct number 713-953-2551
  • KRISTIN HUFFMAN - Associate Pastor, Evangelism and Outreach kristinh@mdpc.org
    713-953-2550, ext. 160
    Direct number 713-490-9559
  • BRETT HURST - Minister, Families and Relationships bretth@mdpc.org
    713-953-2553
    Direct number 713-490-0930
  • VICTORIA JONES - Associate Pastor, Caring Ministries vickyj@mdpc.org
    713-953-2550, ext. 140
    Direct number 713-490-9549
  • RICK MYERS -Associate Pastor, Caring Ministries rickm@mdpc.org
    713-953-2550, ext. 131
    Direct number 713-490-9545
  • RACHEL POYSKY - Associate Pastor, Children and Youth rachelp@mdpc.org
    713-953-2550, ext. 117
    Direct number 713-490-9269
  • SCOTT THAYER - Associate Pastor, Discipleship and Community Life sthayer@mdpc.org
    713-953-2550, ext. 115
    Direct number 713-490-9569
  • CINNAMON MCDADE - Admin. Asst. to Dave Steane and Membership cinnamonm@mdpc.org
    713-953-2550, ext. 184
    Direct number 713-953-2556
  • BOB DYER - Operations Manager bobdyer@mdpc.org
    713-953-2550, ext. 128
    Direct number 713-953-2570
  • KATHRYN SPARKS - Director of Music/Organist kathryns@mdpc.org
    713-953-2550, ext. 138
    Direct number 713-490-0943
    CARTER BLISS - Director of Facilities carterb@mdpc.org
    713-953-2550, ext. 191
    Direct number 713-490-2012
    ANNE SELIN - Communications Director annes@mdpc.org
    713-953-2550, ext. 135
    Direct number 713-953-2564

STAFF

Extensions are for 713-953-2550
 
Name
Direct Number
Email
EXT A
109 Anne Selin (Communications Director) 713-490-0907 annes@mdpc.org
145 Annette Erickson (Children’s Administrative Assistant) 713-490-9261 annettee@mdpc.org
B
153 Barbara Ogden (CDI) cdi@mdpc.org
212 Barnabas 713-490-9558
 		 barnabas@mdpc.org
132 Becky Weatherall (Admin. Assistant to Dave Peterson) 713-953-2581
 		 beckyw@mdpc.org
152 Bitsy Cleveland (Counselor/Caring Ministries) 713-490-9542
 		 bitsyc@mdpc.org
128 Bob Dyer (Operations Manager) 713-953-2570
 		 bobdyer@mdpc.org
149 Bookstore 713-490-0909
 		 bookstore@mdpc.org
168 Brett Hurst (Minister to Families and Relationships) 713-490-0930
 		 bretth@mdpc.org
180 Caring Ministry Reservation VOICEMAILONLY
191 Carter Bliss (Director of Facilities) 713-490-2012
 		 carterb@mdpc.org
153 CDI (Child’s Day Inn) 713-490-9264
 		 cdi@mdpc.org
137 Charles Hausmann (Director of Adult Choral Music) charlesh@mdpc.org
142
174		 Child Care Reservations
144 Cindy Booth (Director of PreSchool Programs) 713-490-9262
 		 cindyb@mdpc.org
229 Cindy Guire (Reflections and Graphics) 713-953-2563
 		 cindyg@mdpc.org
184 Cinnamon McDade (Admin. Asst. to Dave Steane and Membership) 713-953-2556
 		 cinnamonm@mdpc.org
196 Communications Admin 713-953-2565
 
194 Connie Whelchel (Reach Registrar) 713-490-9564
 		 reach@mdpc.org
150 Custodians
130 Dave Peterson (Senior Pastor) 713-953-2580
 		 davepet@mdpc.org
198 Dave Steane (Executive Pastor, Head of Staff) 713-953-2551
 		 dsteane@mdpc.org
305 Diane Seckinger (Sports Commissioner) 713-490-9568
 		 dianes@mdpc.org
134 Diann Turet (New Members/Alpha/Cursillo) 713-490-9553
 		 diannt@mdpc.org
209 Dinner Menu - VOICEMAIL ONLY
202 Directions to MDPC - VOICEMAIL ONLY
150 Elio Sanchez (ABM) 713-490-9563
194 Elizabeth Seidensticker (Reach Registrar) reach@mdpc.org
190 Ella Park Motley (Graphics) 713-953-2567
 		 ellapark@mdpc.org
150 Emily Ortiz (Manager ABM) emilyo@mdpc.org
193 Eric Kuhn (Technology Manager) 713-490-0897
 		 erick@mdpc.org
147 Front Office Receptionist 713-953-2555
350 Foundation (John Van Osdall) VOICEMAIL ONLY
181 Ginny Glass (Communications Specialist) 713-953-2568
 		 ginnyg@mdpc.org
174 Gloria Turner (CCP Sup Office Assistant)
137 Greg Giacona
(Assist. Director of Contemporary Worship)		 Greg328@earthlink.net
192 Hal Ramser (Tape Ministry) 713-953-2562
 		 halr@mdpc.org
194 Jan Keener (Reach Registrar) reach@mdpc.org
151 Jan Roe (Director, Outreach) 713-490-9552
 		 janroe@mdpc.org
183 Jay Hessel (Facilities Asstistant) 713-490-2015
 		 jayh@mdpc.org
301 Jeff Holck (Director, Community Life) 713-490-9565
 		 jeffh@mdpc.org
174 Jennifer Lien (CCP Supply Office Assistant) 713-490-9266
 		 jennifer@mdpc.org
196 Jessica Martinez (Contract Copyrighter)    
314 Jim Smith (Music-Bells) VOICEMAIL ONLY
302 Jim Vining (Director of Young Adults) 713-490-9560
 		 jimv@mdpc.org
147 Jimena Lieb (Reception/Scheduling Assistant) 713-953-2555
 		 jimenal@mdpc.org
227 Jon Hill (Maintenance Specialist) 713-490-2014
 		 jonh@mdpc.org
161 Kakki Thompson (Caring Adminstrative Assistant) 713-490-9541 kthompson@mdpc.org
129 Karen Winship (Director of Human Resources) 713-953-2552
 		 karenw@mdpc.org
138 Kathryn Sparks (Director of Music/Organist ) 713-490-0943
 		 kathryns@mdpc.org
305 Kim Stehr (Sports Commissioner) dianes@mdpc.org
160 Kristin Huffman (Assoc. Pastor, Evangelism and Outreach) 713-490-9559
 		 kristinh@mdpc.org
170 Kyle Bender (Director of High School Ministries) 713-490-9292
 		 kyleb@mdpc.org
124 La Noe Westheimer (Assistant Technology Manager) 713-490-0899
 		 lanoew@mdpc.org
121 LaWanda Thomas (Accounting)   lawandat@mdpc.org
113 Laura Sorrell or Laura Davis (FaithHouston) 713-490-9570
228 Lee Macpherson (Admin. Asstistant Yellow School) 713-784-0820
 		 leem@mdpc.org
143 Les Williams (Multimedia) 713-953-2569
 		 lesray@mdpc.org
169 Linda Richardson (Operations Accountant) 713-953-2572
 		 lindar@mdpc.org
142 Liz Sansone (CCP Admin. Assistant) lizs@mdpc.org
125 Lori St. Pe (Program Director of Caring Ministries) 713-490-9544
 		 loris@mdpc.org
133 Luke Gordon (Middle School Director) 713-490-9294
 		 lukeg@mdpc.org
159 Lynn Fortier (Financial Server Assistant) 713-953-2579
 		 lynnf@mdpc.org
304 Mari Symank
(Admin. Assistant to Disciplipleship & Community Life)		 713-490-9561 msymank@mdpc.org
173 Maritza Pujols (Outreach Coordinator) 713-490-9556
 		 maritzap@mdpc.org
275 Meka Arend (REACH Coordinator) 713-490-9263 mekaa@mdpc.org
167 Melody Dunne (Director Global Missions) 713-490-9554
 		 melodyd@mdpc.org
154 Michael Lieb (Chef, Director of Food Service) 713-490-0916
 		 michaell@mdpc.org
142 Mimi Wells (Child Care Plus) 713-490-9265
 		 mimiw@mdpc.org
252 Naomi Black (Director of Yellow School) 713-784-0820
 		 yellowschool@hotmail.com
300 Oscar Garcia (ABM / Maintenance) oscarg@mdpc.org
221 Pam Keller (Director Of Elementary) pamk@mdpc.org
164 Patty Leonard
(Coord. Family Ties/Men's Ministry/Women's Ministry)		 713-490-0931
 		 pattyl@mdpc.org
Prayer Line 713-953-2558
117 Rachel Poysky (Associate Paster, Children and Youth) 713-490-9269
 		 rachelp@mdpc.org
194
218 		Reach 713-490-9564
 		 reach@mdpc.org
100 Receptionist    
131 Rick Myers Associate Pastor, Caring Ministries 713-490-9545
 		 rickm@mdpc.org
102 Roberta Alene (Coordinator Front Office/Scheduler) 713-953-2554
 		 robertaa@mdpc.org
115 Scott Thayer
(Associate Pastor, Discipleship and Community Life)		 713-490-9569
 		 sthayer@mdpc.org
176 Scott Young (Web Master) 713-953-2566
 		 syoung@mdpc.org
Scout House 713-783-3041
178 Sergio Scheveloff (Maintenance) 713-490-2013
 		 sergios@mdpc.org
148 Sheryl Sanchez (Worship/Music Associate) 713-490-0944
 		 sheryls@mdpc.org
110 Tera Rush (Youth Program Coordinator) 713-490-9291
 		 youth@mdpc.org
139 Tracy Brumby (Administrative Assistant Music/Worship & Wedding Coordinator x313) 713-490-0946
 		 tracyb@mdpc.org
136 Valerie Rivera (Admin. Assistant Evangelism and Outreach) valerier@mdpc.org
140 Vicky Jones Associate Pastor, Caring Ministries 713-490-9549
 		 vickyj@mdpc.org
101 Volunteer Receptionist
252 Yellow School 713-784-0820 yellowschool@hotmail.com
Youth 713-953-2553 youth@mdpc.org
FAX NUMBERS
Carter Bliss 713-953-2584
Front Office 713-780-3914
Admin Upstairs 713-953-2577
David Peterson 713-953-2574
Caring Ministries 713-953-2573
Yellow School 713-787-5238
Youth 713-953-2575
BUS COORDINATOR SUNDAY ONLY 713-953-2581

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When you become a member of a Christian church, you become part of a group who accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and who agrees to support one another on a journey of faith.
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Together, we learn about the many ways God provides for us - not because we have earned God's love but because of God's grace.

As we begin to respond to this gift of God's grace, we experience a new source of joy and peace. And by sharing the good news while reaching out to a world in need with our time, talents, and dollars, we experience the abundant life Jesus described.

If you are interested in learning about how to join Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, you are invited to attend an informational meeting Dave's Gathering to learn more about becoming a member.

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The Christian's journey is not without bumps and stumbling stones. Here, may you find a word of inspiration that gives hope, a story that shows truth, an idea to accompany you on your journey of faith.
What is my hope?
1 Peter 1:21 "Through Christ you have come to trust in God. And because God raised Christ from the dead and gave him great glory, your faith and hope can be placed confidently in God."

The resurrection, the grestest event in history, is the foundation of our hope.

1 Peter 1:3-6 "All honor to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is by his boundless mercy that God has given us the privilege of being born again. Now we live with a wonderful expectation because Jesus Christ rose again from the dead. For God has reserved a priceless inheritance for his children. It is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay. And God, in his mighty power, will protect you until you receive this salvation, because you are trusting him. It will be revealed on the last day for all to see. So be truly glad![1] There is wonderful joy ahead, even though it is necessary for you to endure many trials for a while."

When people get motion sickness, they need to fix their eyes on the horizon in order to regain composure. Remaining fixed on a point in the distance helps us travel. Jesus' followers fix their eyes on an eternal horizon. This gives us hope in all the discomforts of daily life.
How can I have hope when times are tough?
Hebrews 10:23 "Without wavering, let us hold tightly to the hope we say we have, for God can be trusted to keep his promise."

Our hope is rooted in God's integrity and faithfulness. When everything else falls apart we can cling to the fact that God keeps His Word.

John 14:1 "Don't be troubled. You trust God, now trust in me."

John 16: 33 "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."

Our troubles do not surprise the Lord and should not surprise us. Trouble is rampant in this fallen world. Our focus should be on Jesus who has overcome this world and all it's troubles.

Isaiah 26:3-4 "You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you,whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock."

Psalm 130:7 "O Israel, hope in the LORD;for with the LORD there is unfailing love and an overflowing supply of salvation."

Psalm 146:5-10 "But happy are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the LORD their God. He is the one who made heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them. He is the one who keeps every promise forever, who gives justice to the oppressed and food to the hungry.The LORD frees the prisoners. The LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts the burdens of those bent beneath their loads. The LORD loves the righteous. The LORD protects the foreigners among us. He cares for the orphans and widows, but he frustrates the plans of the wicked. The LORD will reign forever. O Jerusalem, your God is King in every generation! Praise the LORD!"

Our hope is rooted in the wonderful acts of God in creation and history. The Bible gives full testimony to the fact that God is able to deliver us from any and every circumstance. He will either get us out of it or bring us through it-for his glory and our joy.

Romans 15:13 "So I pray that God, who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit."

Psalm 94:19 "When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer."

Romans 5:1-5 "Therefore, since we have been made right in God's sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of highest privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God's glory. We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us--they help us learn to endure. And endurance develops strength of character in us, and character strengthens our confident expectation of salvation. And this expectation will not disappoint us. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love."

Expectation builds endurance. We can get through a great deal when we realize the wonderful gifts God has for us in this life and in the life to come.

How can I cultivate a stronger hope?
Ephesians 3:20 "Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope."

There is a sense in which we hope and expect too little from God. If we remind ourselves of the amazing things God has already done, we will know that we have reason to expect even more from the Sovereign Lord of the Universe.

CREDITS: Excerpts in bold are taken from "Touchpoints Bible Promises God's Answers for Your Daily Needs TyndaleHouse Publishers, Inc." Excerpts from scripture are taken from "Biblegateway.com New Living Translation"
Dave Peterson
Senior Pastor


 
Dave Steane
Executive Pastor, Head of Staff
 
Kristin Huffman
Associate Pastor, Evangelism and Outreach
 
Brett Hurst
Minister, Families and Relationships
 
Vicky Jones
Associate Pastor, Caring Ministries
 
Rachel Poysky
Associate Pastor, Children and Youth
 
Scott Thayer
Associate Pastor, Discipleship and Community Life
 
 
Rick Myers, D. Min.
Associate Pastor, Caring Ministries
 
 
Dave Peterson
Senior Pastor
Email: davepet@mdpc.org
Phone: 713-953-2550, ext. 130
 David Peterson received a Master of Divinity degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary, San Anselmo, California; a Doctor of Ministry degree from Western Theological Seminary, Holland Michigan; and furthered his education at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. David was ordained in the United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. in 1972. He became the Senior Pastor-Head of Staff of MDPC in November 1995. For more information, contact  davepet@mdpc.org
Brett Hurst
Minister, Families and Relationships

Email: bretth@mdpc.org
Phone: 713-953-2553		 Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church Houston, TX MDPC David Peterson Senior Pastor, MDPC, God, Jesus Christ, Worship, Texas, Blalock, Mission, Dollar, Evangelism, Bible Study, Activities, Mens Life, Discussion, Prayer, Staff, Website, Web Site, Internet, Churches, Missions, Faith, Love, Compassion, Understanding, Studies, Relationship, Resurrection, Christmas, Easter, Religion, Ten Commandments, Belief, Salvation, Membership
Brett Gawain Hurst is a native Texan. Born and raised in Beaumont, Brett is proud that he still resides in the Lone Star State. He began his ministry at MDPC in 1997 as the Minister to Youth and Their Families. Brett began serving as Family Minister at MDPC in 2002. Brett brings a rich background of experience to his ministry at Memorial Drive. A graduate of the Univeristy of Texas at Austin with education in media, he has worked in radio, TV, advertising, and the recording industry. Before coming to MDPC, Brett served as Secondary Principal for Harvest Christian Academy in Pasadena, Texas; he later became the Youth Music Minister for Second Baptist Church in Houston, Texas. Brett is married to Christian Kellie Hurst who has been his partner in ministry for fifteen years. They have a daughter and a son. Brett's priority after God is his family. He also enjoys reading, music, sports and Luby's.

For more information, contact: bretth@mdpc.org
Vicky Jones
Associate Pastor, Caring Ministries

Email: vickyj@mdpc.org
Phone: 713-782-1710 ext.140
Vicky is a native Texan who graduated from Union Seminary in Richmond, VA. with a Doctor of ministry degree. Vicky has served Texas churches in Mercedes, Pearland, Texas City, and Houston, as well as serving as Coordinator of Mission for the Presbytery of New Covenant. Vicky's husband Casey is the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Pearland. Son Steven is a senior in computer engineering at Texas A & M University. Daughter Lydia is a freshman at The University of Texas at Austin. One passage that inspires her ministry at MDPC is Paul's benediction in the letter to the Romans. "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." She says, "This passage affirms the truth that our ultimate hope is in Jesus Christ. As we 'overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit,' we give witness to the transforming work of our Lord Jesus Christ." For more information, contact: vickyj@mdpc.org