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Pastor Paul Brown is the Senior Pastor of New Covenant Presbyterian Church. After growing up in a Christian family, he went to Taylor University in Upland Indiana. Sensing a call to pastoral ministry during his high school years, he majored in Religion/Biblical Literature and History at Taylor University. After graduating in 1978, he attended Dallas Theological Seminary majoring in pastoral ministries. Following his 1982 graduation from DTS with a Th.M. in Pastoral Ministries, he was ordained in the Evangelical Presbyterian Church after receiving a call to be the first Pastor of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Lake City, Michigan. In 1987 he became the pastor of the Dundalk Presbyterian Church (EPC) in Baltimore, Maryland. During this time, Pastor Brown also earned his D. Min. in pastoral ministries from Bethany Theological Seminary in Dothan Alabama. He was called in 2004 to be the new senior pastor at New Covenant Presbyterian Church. During his time at New Covenant, Pastor Brown has enjoyed a fruitful ministry by faithfully expounding the Word of God and being a faithful shepherd to the saints at New Covenant. He also provides pastoral counseling to those living near the church. Pastor Brown has taken seminary students from DTS and Westminster Seminary Dallas campus (now Redeemer Seminary) under his wing as pastoral interns and has shared his extensive pastoral knowledge with them. The interns that he has worked with feel that they have received great practical knowledge and experience by working with him.

During his time as a student at DTS, Pastor Brown met Mai Smith. She worked as the switch board operator at DTS. They married on May 8, 1982. They have two wonderful adult children. A son, Aaron , age 26 and a daughter, Bethany, age 23. Bethany is married to Jason Lawrence and they have one son, Jaxon Lawrence, age 1. Paul and Mai currently reside in the beautiful town of Forney TX. During his spare time, Paul enjoys woodworking, landscaping, and grandparenting with his wife Mai.

Thom Vars, Pastoral Intern

Thom Vars, Jr. hails from the sunny land of the Tampa Bay area in Florida, and is happily married to his wife, Tina. A graduate of Florida Southern College where he was a former national cross-country competitor, Thom enjoys being on the go and serving others whenever opportunity presents itself. He holds a Masters of Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary and has a heart for congregational unity within the universal church and discipleship.

Kenneth Kneip, Pastoral Intern

Kenneth Kneip is one of the pastoral interns at New Covenant Presbyterian Church. He currently is a student at Redeemer Theological Seminary (formerly Westminster Theological Seminary Dallas Campus). He is working on the M. Div degree General Studies. He graduated from Dallas Baptist University with a BAS General Studies in 2002. In 1996, He was saved by the grace of God from a life of sinfulness and soon after felt a call into pastoral ministries. Having worked as a certified sign language interpreter in the South Texas and Metroplex areas, he enrolled at WTS Dallas in the summer of 2004. Kenneth was called as a pastoral intern at New Covenant in the fall of 2008. Some of his responsibilities include assisting Pastor Brown with the pastoral care of the saints such as hospital visits, home visits, and assisting with funerals, He also helps lead the Sunday Morning worship service. Currently, he teaches the Y &O Sunday School class. Some of the topics he has taught include the Westminster Confession of Faith and an Introduction to World Religions. Currently, the class is in an in-depth study of the Gospel of Matthew. He has also taught the Wednesday Night Bible Study (Jonah and the Book of Ephesians). One of his greatest passions is to see the saints of New Covenant grow in their relationship with Christ Jesus. He also desires to see the Lord use him to faithfully shepherd the flock at New Covenant.

In the summer of 2000, Kenneth met the love of his life, Brenda Bartelli. They were married on August 31, 2002. They are currently the proud owners of two miniature Dachshunds, Freckles and Ginger. They currently reside in the beautiful town of Forney, Texas. When he is not at the church or working for a local interpreting agency, he can be found troweling the local Half-Price bookstores, enjoying Chipotle or Freebirds burritos, and playing with his dogs. He especially enjoys spending quality time with his beautiful wife, Brenda.

Devon Hamilton, Director of Music

Devon Hamilton is the Director of Music at New Covenant Presbyterian Church. He graduated from Texas Christian University (1958) with a Bachelor of Music Education Degree. He also received a Master of Music Education Degree (1970). Devon has extensive music ministry experience spanning over fifty years. Formerly, he was the Director of Music at Highland Park Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) from 1965-1975. Then, he was the Director of Music at Casa Linda Presbyterian Church (1976-1987). When Casa Linda Presbyterian Church became New Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA), he continued on as Director of Music. Devon also has extensive musical experience outside the Church, he has served as staff soloist at various funeral homes in the Metroplex area. He also has performed in radio, television, operas, musicals, and various social clubs around the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He has two solo albums/tapes: “Songs of Faith” and “Favorite Hymns”. Devon works closely with Pastor Brown, the pastoral interns, and organist, Don Reasons to bring a vibrant worship experience to New Covenant.

Devon was born and raised in Ft. Worth Texas. He met his beautiful bride, Marlene Wilson, at TCU. They were married in 1957. They have three children: Kevin, Noel and Brenda and six grandchildren. They currently reside in Quinlan, Texas on the beautiful shores of Lake Tawakoni. Devon enjoys watching sporting events, playing golf, and exploring the stock market in his spare time.

Don Reasons, Organist

Mai Brown, Secretary/Treasurer