Presbyterian Church
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About us
St. Philip Presbyterian Church is a particular congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). It shares in the programs of the following organizations to the glory of God and to promote the effective witness of the Church: Tarrant Area Community of Churches, the Texas Conference of Churches, the National Council of Churches of Christ in America, and the World Council of Churches.
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Presbyterianism distinguishes itself from other Christian denominations through its theology and government.
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Presbyterian theology emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the importance of Scripture as the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ, justification by grace through faith, and the priesthood of all believers.
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Presbyterianism derives its name from “presbuteros”, the Greek word for “elder”. Presbyterian churches and higher-governing bodies are governed by “elders” (officers), and emphasize active, representative leadership by ministers and laypersons alike. Congregations are governed by Sessions, and answer to a local Presbytery. Presbyteries are grouped in regional synods, all of which are presided over by the national General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
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St. Philip is a member church of Grace Presbytery, which is located within the Synod of the Sun.
The Session of St. Philip is a group made up of the Pastors and elected elders of the church. The Session is responsible for the mission and government of the congregation, summarized in St. Philip’s Mission Statement:
“In grateful response to God’s love and grace, St. Philip Presbyterian Church proclaims the good news of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of us all, educates and equips people of all ages to be His disciples, enjoys fellowship with one another, and nurtures those in need. Led by the Holy Spirit, we strive to bring the message of Christ to the world by example in discipleship and action in mission and service.”
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Currently, the Session is joined in ministry by twelve committees: Administration, Adult Education, Building and Grounds, Childhood Education, Congregational Life, Evangelism, Finance and Stewardship, Mission Outreach, Nurture, Personnel, Worship, and Youth and Families.
our TEAM:
Mike Tracy
Lead Pastor
Sherry Roby
Joy Groups / Financial Admin
Edna Roberts
Deacon
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St. Philip Presbyterian Church is a particular congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). It shares in the programs of the following organizations to the glory of God and to promote the effective witness of the Church: Tarrant Area Community of Churches, the Texas Conference of Churches, the National Council of Churches of Christ in America, and the World Council of Churches.
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St. Philip is a member church of Grace Presbytery, which is located within the Synod of the Sun. The Session of St. Philip is a group made up of the Pastor and elected elders of the church. The Session is responsible for the mission and government of the congregation, summarized in St. Philip’s Mission Statement:
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In grateful response to God’s love and grace, St. Philip Presbyterian Church proclaims the good news of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of us all, educates and equips people of all ages to be His disciples, enjoys fellowship with one another, and nurtures those in need. Led by the Holy Spirit, we strive to bring the message of Christ to the world by example in discipleship and action in mission and service.
Staff
The Rev. Cheryl Taylor has served churches in Grace Presbytery since 1998 as a pastor and, prior to that, as a Christian Educator. She currently works to guide churches through times of transition, building on her 12 years of service as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Rockwall.
Cheryl earned her Master of Divinity degree from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University. She enjoys travel, hiking and reading, but -- most of all -- she loves spending time with her husband, David Moore; daughter, Kelsey Moore; and new son-in-law, T.J. Griffith. And she is always eager to hear your recommendations for what to watch next or where to eat!
Cheryl Taylor
Interim Pastor
Pauline Sexton
Director of Music
Pauline Sexton joined the staff of St. Philip as Director of Music in August 2019. She oversees all musical ensembles at the church and assists with worship planning. Pauline and her husband Brian relocated to DFW in July 2018 after living and raising their family in the Rio Grande Valley. She is THRILLED to now be a part of the staff here at St. Philip. Pauline was formerly the Director of Music at First Presbyterian Church, McAllen, Texas.
In addition to her work at St. Philip, she is the Head Choir Director at Grapevine High School and is serving as the Vice-President, High School Division, of the Texas Choral Directors Association. Brian, who will be directing the handbells at St. Philip, is the Head Band Director at Young Men's Leadership Academy at Florence Middle School in Dallas ISD. Their son, David, recently earned a degree from Peabody Conservatory of Music at Johns Hopkins in Vocal Performance and is nearly finished with an additional degree in Recording Arts and Sciences. Their daughter, Grace, is a sophomore at Southwestern University in Georgetown,Texas pursuing a double major in Music and Business.