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Pastors and Staff

Rev. Dr. Bob Fuller : Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Bob Fuller

Senior Pastor

Bob is a 1991 graduate of Washington and Lee University, and a 1996 graduate of Union Seminary.  He received his doctorate from Union Seminary in 2006.  He was ordained in August of 1996, and began his ministry as Associate Pastor for Service and Young Adults at First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, North Carolina. He then served as the Pastor of Hebron Presbyterian Church of Manakin-Sabot, Virginia, for four years. Bob was previously the Senior Pastor of Fairview Presbyterian Church in North Augusta, South Carolina, where he has served faithfully for the past 13 years.

He is married to Morgan (college sweetheart who grew up in Odessa, Texas), and they have two children, Ellie and Bo.

Bob is very relational, a gifted preacher, and has a wonderful sense of humor.  He takes seriously both the Bible and the theology of the reformed tradition.  He fully believes that “the local church is the hope of the world.” Bob has been blessed by multiple mentors in his life and hopes to be a mentor/pastor to others on our staff here at FPC San Antonio.

His family loves the outdoors and especially spending time on the water.

Email: bobf@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-226-0215
Rev. Scott Simpson : Associate Pastor of Congregational Care

Rev. Scott Simpson

Associate Pastor of Congregational Care

Empowered by God’s love in Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, Scott Simpson is excited to share Christ’s love for him by caring for God’s people at First Pres. Scott’s ministry focuses on caring and nurturing for the congregation at large; providing Christian guidance and support and overseeing the church deacons and the Stephen Ministers in their service to those who are sick, in need, friendless or in distress. He is passionate about fostering hope and healing in people by caring for them through their struggles. He also enjoys training people to use their spiritual gifts for caregiving. Scott previously served as the Senior Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Topeka, Kansas.

An Edna Gladney Adoption Home baby, Scott grew up in Dimmitt, Texas. He graduated with a B.S. from Texas Tech University and an M.Div. from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He loves gardening, gourmet cooking, reading, bird feeding, and bird watching. He is married to Suzanne and together they have three children: Samuel, Zachary, and Joshua.

Email: scotts@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2712
Rev. A. Mitchell Moore : Associate Pastor for Young Adults and Missions

Rev. A. Mitchell Moore

Associate Pastor for Young Adults and Missions

Mitchell brings a nearly 20-year career, having just served in Jakarta, Indonesia, with an Indonesian foundation that focuses on education and health care. His roles in Indonesia included spiritual oversight and development for the university system as Chaplain, Senior Executive Leadership, and Church planting.

Mitchell served as Assistant Pastor for Young Adults at Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN, for five years and has been involved throughout his career in church mission activity through domestic and international partnerships. You may remember Mitchell as our Director of Youth Ministry right here at First Pres, 13 years ago! He graduated with an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2008.

Mitchell is passionate about advancing the Kingdom of Christ and is a gifted, expositional preacher who is urgent about mission, discipleship, and shepherding God’s people to flourish under the authority and power of God’s word.

He and his wife, Lisa, have four children: Lauren, Cora, Tucker, and Ben. The entire Moore family is excited to be re-connected with our FPC family!

Email: mitchellm@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2714
Rev. Dr. Joe Moore : Assistant Pastor of Older Adults and Congregational Care

Rev. Dr. Joe Moore

Assistant Pastor of Older Adults and Congregational Care

Joe came to FPC from Essex Junction Vermont in June of 2016. Where he  served at Essex Alliance Church for 26 years, 15 as Youth Pastor and 11 as Pastor of Congregational Care. He began full time in Ministry with Youth For Christ in 1976.  Joe received his BA in Biblical Studies from Eastern Mennonite College in 1976, His Master of Divinity from Seminary of the East in 1990, and His Doctor of Ministry in Congregation and Family Care from Bethel Seminary in 2010.

Joe is well suited for his role as Minister for Older Adults and Congregational Care. He desires to develop relationships of integrity that lead to sharing the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Joe and his wife Sandy have two daughters and two grandchildren who live in Austin. They enjoy the closer connection to family and the warmer winters. They also enjoy serving together in ministry, mentoring young couples and most recently welcoming our guests to Loaves and Fishes.

Email: joem@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2726
Rev. Becky Prichard : Associate Pastor for Christian Education

Rev. Becky Prichard

Associate Pastor for Christian Education

Becky was born in northern California, but spent the majority of her childhood in San Antonio attending First Presbyterian Church as her mother, Kristin Huffman, served as an Associate Pastor. After middle school and high school in Houston, she became a Sooner and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations and a minor in Spanish. After college she worked in youth ministry for several years and through that experience felt God’s call to pursue theological education and to learn more about how to serve God’s people. Becky attended Fuller Theological Seminary, where she completed a Master of Divinity degree. Becky married Colby in August 2013 and they have two wonderful children. She feels called to serve children, youth and adults as they grow in the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Becky is an avid college football fan and enjoys warm weather, Tex-Mex food, and sharing life with those around her.

Email: beckyp@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2732
Rev. Alex Solorio : Resident Church Planter

Rev. Alex Solorio

Resident Church Planter

Rev. Alex Solorio was born and raised in Houston Texas. He attended Houston Baptist University where he was involved in many organizations including, The HBU Reteam, Residents Life and the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity. Alex is a Houston fan to the core but doesn't mind cheering for the Spurs, just don't ask him about Dallas teams. Alex’s hobbies include any outdoor sport, finding good new eats, and watching movies. Houston is where the family is; his Mother and Father are leaders of their respective church. He has an older sister who lives in Thailand, as a missionary, with her husband, and a younger brother that attends Houston Baptist University as a Christianity major. Alex has a Masters in Theological Studies and has been in College ministry for more 3 years. He is set on his passion for college students/young adults and their relationships with Jesus. Rev. Solorio was ordained on October 9th, 2021 as First Presbyterian's first Hispanic pastor.

"I was saved to live and now I live to serve."

Email: alexs@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2793
Rev. Scott Simpson : Associate Pastor of Congregational Care

Rev. Scott Simpson

Associate Pastor of Congregational Care

Empowered by God’s love in Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit, Scott Simpson is excited to share Christ’s love for him by caring for God’s people at First Pres. Scott’s ministry focuses on caring and nurturing for the congregation at large; providing Christian guidance and support and overseeing the church deacons and the Stephen Ministers in their service to those who are sick, in need, friendless or in distress. He is passionate about fostering hope and healing in people by caring for them through their struggles. He also enjoys training people to use their spiritual gifts for caregiving. Scott previously served as the Senior Pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Topeka, Kansas.

An Edna Gladney Adoption Home baby, Scott grew up in Dimmitt, Texas. He graduated with a B.S. from Texas Tech University and an M.Div. from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He loves gardening, gourmet cooking, reading, bird feeding, and bird watching. He is married to Suzanne and together they have three children: Samuel, Zachary, and Joshua.

Email: scotts@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2712
Rev. Dr. Joe Moore : Assistant Pastor of Older Adults and Congregational Care

Rev. Dr. Joe Moore

Assistant Pastor of Older Adults and Congregational Care

Joe came to FPC from Essex Junction Vermont in June of 2016. Where he  served at Essex Alliance Church for 26 years, 15 as Youth Pastor and 11 as Pastor of Congregational Care. He began full time in Ministry with Youth For Christ in 1976.  Joe received his BA in Biblical Studies from Eastern Mennonite College in 1976, His Master of Divinity from Seminary of the East in 1990, and His Doctor of Ministry in Congregation and Family Care from Bethel Seminary in 2010.

Joe is well suited for his role as Minister for Older Adults and Congregational Care. He desires to develop relationships of integrity that lead to sharing the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Joe and his wife Sandy have two daughters and two grandchildren who live in Austin. They enjoy the closer connection to family and the warmer winters. They also enjoy serving together in ministry, mentoring young couples and most recently welcoming our guests to Loaves and Fishes.

Email: joem@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2726
Lisa Snow : Congregational Care Administrative Assistant

Lisa Snow

Congregational Care Administrative Assistant

Email: lisas@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2760
Tom Dooling : Minister of Music

Tom Dooling

Minister of Music

Tom is a native of Alabama who came to FPC in May 2009 to assume the role of Minister of Music, providing musical leadership to the Sanctuary Choir and Chamber Singers, as well as oversight and vision for the entire Music Ministry of the church. Previously he served as the Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church, Huntsville, Alabama.  While in Huntsville, Tom also conducted the Huntsville Master Chorale, an auditioned ensemble of singers that performed throughout North Alabama.

Tom graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama with a degree in Music and Business.  He later went on to complete a Masters of Church Music from the Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas.  Tom has participated in many workshop and masterclass experiences, including those offered by Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ, The Juilliard School in New York, and Chorus America.  Tom’s wife, Jennifer, and daughter, Leah, are also active participants in the Music Ministry of FPC.

Tom considers it a privilege to combine his passion for musical excellence with a strong desire to lead musicians and congregations in the midst of holy worship.

Email: tomd@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2717
Dr. Jae Hyuk Ha : Associate Minister of Music / Organist

Dr. Jae Hyuk Ha

Associate Minister of Music / Organist

Dr. Jae Ha assumed the position of Organist at First Presbyterian Church in October 2003. A native of Seoul, Korea, he earned a bachelor's degree in organ performance from Yonsei University in Korea and received a master's and Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Organ performance in 2003 from the University of Texas at Austin. He currently serves as adjunct organ professor at University of the Incarnate Word.

Email: jaeh@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2729
Callan Brown : Modern Worship Leader

Callan Brown

Modern Worship Leader

Email: callanb@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2775
Kathy Jamison : Director of Children's Choir Programming and The Jubilate Choir Director

Kathy Jamison

Director of Children's Choir Programming and The Jubilate Choir Director

Email: kathyj@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-226-0215
Megan Martin : The Cherub Choir Director ( Pre K and Kinder)

Megan Martin

The Cherub Choir Director ( Pre K and Kinder)

Email: megan.martin08@gmail.com
Phone: 210-226-0215
Charlotte Hains : Friday Singers

Charlotte Hains

Friday Singers

Email: charlotteh@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-226-0215
Rev. A. Mitchell Moore : Associate Pastor for Young Adults and Missions

Rev. A. Mitchell Moore

Associate Pastor for Young Adults and Missions

Mitchell brings a nearly 20-year career, having just served in Jakarta, Indonesia, with an Indonesian foundation that focuses on education and health care. His roles in Indonesia included spiritual oversight and development for the university system as Chaplain, Senior Executive Leadership, and Church planting.

Mitchell served as Assistant Pastor for Young Adults at Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN, for five years and has been involved throughout his career in church mission activity through domestic and international partnerships. You may remember Mitchell as our Director of Youth Ministry right here at First Pres, 13 years ago! He graduated with an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2008.

Mitchell is passionate about advancing the Kingdom of Christ and is a gifted, expositional preacher who is urgent about mission, discipleship, and shepherding God’s people to flourish under the authority and power of God’s word.

He and his wife, Lisa, have four children: Lauren, Cora, Tucker, and Ben. The entire Moore family is excited to be re-connected with our FPC family!

Email: mitchellm@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2714
Rev. Dr. Joe Moore : Assistant Pastor of Older Adults and Congregational Care

Rev. Dr. Joe Moore

Assistant Pastor of Older Adults and Congregational Care

Joe came to FPC from Essex Junction Vermont in June of 2016. Where he  served at Essex Alliance Church for 26 years, 15 as Youth Pastor and 11 as Pastor of Congregational Care. He began full time in Ministry with Youth For Christ in 1976.  Joe received his BA in Biblical Studies from Eastern Mennonite College in 1976, His Master of Divinity from Seminary of the East in 1990, and His Doctor of Ministry in Congregation and Family Care from Bethel Seminary in 2010.

Joe is well suited for his role as Minister for Older Adults and Congregational Care. He desires to develop relationships of integrity that lead to sharing the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Joe and his wife Sandy have two daughters and two grandchildren who live in Austin. They enjoy the closer connection to family and the warmer winters. They also enjoy serving together in ministry, mentoring young couples and most recently welcoming our guests to Loaves and Fishes.

Email: joem@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2726
Rev. Becky Prichard : Associate Pastor for Christian Education

Rev. Becky Prichard

Associate Pastor for Christian Education

Becky was born in northern California, but spent the majority of her childhood in San Antonio attending First Presbyterian Church as her mother, Kristin Huffman, served as an Associate Pastor. After middle school and high school in Houston, she became a Sooner and graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations and a minor in Spanish. After college she worked in youth ministry for several years and through that experience felt God’s call to pursue theological education and to learn more about how to serve God’s people. Becky attended Fuller Theological Seminary, where she completed a Master of Divinity degree. Becky married Colby in August 2013 and they have two wonderful children. She feels called to serve children, youth and adults as they grow in the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Becky is an avid college football fan and enjoys warm weather, Tex-Mex food, and sharing life with those around her.

Email: beckyp@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2732
Carrie Everson : Director of Young Adults and Young Women's Ministries

Carrie Everson

Director of Young Adults and Young Women's Ministries

Carrie was born in Oklahoma, but moved to Texas in middle school and has never looked back! She attended Austin College in Sherman, Texas, where she majored in French and minored in Religion. After graduation, she worked with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, a college ministry organization, for five years before attending seminary at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. After receiving her M.Div, Carrie moved to San Antonio in 2008 to begin a site with Servant Partners, an inner-city ministry on the East Side. In 2010 she married Charl, and they have two daughters, Madeline and Ella. In 2016, after Ella was born, Carrie left Servant Partners to be a stayat-home mom, and remained so until late 2018 when she felt the Lord calling her into ministry at FPC! She is passionate about discipling and teaching young adults, and equipping them to serve in the church and community. She also loves spending time in the park with her family, drinking coffee, eating Mediterranean food, and running.

Email: carriee@fpcsat.org
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Rebecca Sweet : Director to Children and their Families

Rebecca Sweet

Director to Children and their Families

Email: rebeccas@fpcsat.org
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Heather Beltrame : Administrative Assistant to Christian Education

Heather Beltrame

Administrative Assistant to Christian Education

Email: heatherb@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2721
Preston Miller : Interim Youth Associate

Preston Miller

Interim Youth Associate

Email: prestonm@fpcsat.org
Phone: (210) 226-0215
Kerri Napoli : Assistant Director to Youth and Their Families

Kerri Napoli

Assistant Director to Youth and Their Families

Kerri is a native to Northern New Jersey, but moved to Holland, Michigan, to attend Hope College where she earned a Bachelors degree in Religion with an emphasis in Youth Ministry. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Biblical Studies from Colorado Christian University. She began her career in children’s and family ministry in Colorado, but being a military spouse took her to various locations to live and work, and the Lord called her to serve in higher education. At a Christian university Kerri served as academic and career counselors and director of graduate admissions. She has a passion for working with students of all ages and helping them to discover the Lord’s beautiful creation in them and how they may be called to serve in their communities. Kerri married Drew in 2010 and have three awesome boys. Together they enjoy discovering new foods and restaurants, movie nights, and tossing around the football.

Email: kerrin@fpcsat.org
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Heather Beltrame : Administrative Assistant to Christian Education

Heather Beltrame

Administrative Assistant to Christian Education

Email: heatherb@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2721

Rev. A. Mitchell Moore : Associate Pastor for Young Adults and Missions

Rev. A. Mitchell Moore

Associate Pastor for Young Adults and Missions

Mitchell brings a nearly 20-year career, having just served in Jakarta, Indonesia, with an Indonesian foundation that focuses on education and health care. His roles in Indonesia included spiritual oversight and development for the university system as Chaplain, Senior Executive Leadership, and Church planting.

Mitchell served as Assistant Pastor for Young Adults at Second Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN, for five years and has been involved throughout his career in church mission activity through domestic and international partnerships. You may remember Mitchell as our Director of Youth Ministry right here at First Pres, 13 years ago! He graduated with an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary in 2008.

Mitchell is passionate about advancing the Kingdom of Christ and is a gifted, expositional preacher who is urgent about mission, discipleship, and shepherding God’s people to flourish under the authority and power of God’s word.

He and his wife, Lisa, have four children: Lauren, Cora, Tucker, and Ben. The entire Moore family is excited to be re-connected with our FPC family!

Email: mitchellm@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2714
Lindsay Selli : Missions & Mobilization Associate

Lindsay Selli

Missions & Mobilization Associate

Email: lindsayb@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2758
Hank Cherry : Director of Communications

Hank Cherry

Director of Communications

Hank is a native of San Antonio and a communications veteran, and leads the ministry overseeing our digital and print efforts to promote FPC's numerous ministries and activities. With extensive experience in management positions serving various clients in for-profit and not-for-profit industries in San Antonio and abroad, Hank brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to FPC’s overall initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism, Marketing and Communications from the University of North Texas. With strong family connections in our city, Hank and his wife of 32 years, Debbie, have two grown sons, Collin and Cody. In his free time, he enjoys reading, swimming, running, martial arts, guitar, hunting and fishing.

Email: hankc@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2728
Dorothy Hecimovich : Graphic Designer

Dorothy Hecimovich

Graphic Designer

Dorothy works in office on Tuesdays and Thursdays and remotely Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Email is the best option for contact.

Email: dorothyh@fpcsat.org
Phone: (210) 226-0215
George Rivera : Audio Editor

George Rivera

Audio Editor

Email: georger@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-226-0215
Janet Slayden : Church Business Administrator

Janet Slayden

Church Business Administrator

A native San Antonian, Janet served 13 years as Business Administrator at Castle Hills First Baptist Church. Being gifted with strong business acumen and a burning passion for the local church, Janet is using her experience and expertise to help First Presbyterian Church manage its critical business functions with excellence, freeing leadership up to focus on their calling and expanding God’s kingdom. She also currently serves as the Director of  "The Back Office" for The Missional Association, a non-profit church planting movement that exists to see the city of San Antonio transformed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Janet’s passion is using her spiritual gifting and business background as a support for ministry.  For her, excitement lies in seeing God use her in practical, hands-on ways—she enjoys handling the "messy details" so ministry can happen. To her, making Jesus visible means living an authentic life centered around loving God and serving people.

Janet is a two-time graduate of Baylor University, where she received her undergraduate degree in Finance and her MBA.

Janet enjoys entertaining in her home, hanging out with her family, growing in Christ, and discipling others. Janet is married to Paul and they have two teenage children, Melissa and Gregory.

Email: janets@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2751
Marie Nipp : Director of Finance

Marie Nipp

Director of Finance

Email: marien@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2756
Kyrenda King-Rogers : Director of Facility Operations

Kyrenda King-Rogers

Director of Facility Operations

Email: kyrendakr@fpcsat.org
Phone: (210) 226-0215
Christi Burrell : Finance and HR Assistant

Christi Burrell

Finance and HR Assistant

Email: christib@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2755
Jeff Carawan : Director of Property Maintenance

Jeff Carawan

Director of Property Maintenance

Email: jeffc@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2754
Maurilio Garza, Jr. : Church Chef

Maurilio Garza, Jr.

Church Chef

Email: mauriliog@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2763
Maria Elena Berrospe : Kitchen Staff

Maria Elena Berrospe

Kitchen Staff

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Janie Jimenez : Household Staff Coordinator

Janie Jimenez

Household Staff Coordinator

Email: janiej@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2754
Leticia Alvarez : Household Staff

Leticia Alvarez

Household Staff

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Steven Anthony : Household Staff

Steven Anthony

Household Staff

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Sylvia Canedo : Household Staff

Sylvia Canedo

Household Staff

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Alexandra Orosco : Household Staff

Alexandra Orosco

Household Staff

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Angelica Palacios : Household Staff

Angelica Palacios

Household Staff

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Arturo Tapia : Household Staff

Arturo Tapia

Household Staff

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Greg Slayden : Household Staff

Greg Slayden

Household Staff

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Sheila Figueroa : Senior Pastor Administrative Assistant

Sheila Figueroa

Senior Pastor Administrative Assistant

Email: sheilaf@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2759
Lindsay Selli : Missions & Mobilization Associate

Lindsay Selli

Missions & Mobilization Associate

Email: lindsayb@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2758
Heather Beltrame : Administrative Assistant to Christian Education

Heather Beltrame

Administrative Assistant to Christian Education

Email: heatherb@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2721
Lisa Snow : Congregational Care Administrative Assistant

Lisa Snow

Congregational Care Administrative Assistant

Email: lisas@fpcsat.org
Phone: 210-271-2760