Staff

Pastor Dan is passionate about creating vibrant worship experiences that will uplift and inspire you. Pastor Dan’s journey has taken him around the globe, exposing him to diverse cultures from Southern Africa to Central America, from the Middle East to South Asia. His extensive background shapes his approach to ministry, fostering an inclusive and welcoming community where everyone, including you, feels at home. Pastor Dan is married to the Rev. Linda Anderson-Little, Pastor of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Richardson. They are the parents of three adult children. At home, Pastor Dan enjoys cooking. His love for food mirrors his passion for life and faith—both are meant to be savored and shared.

Raised in the Presbyterian Church of Mexico, Pastor Trinidad has spent decades serving in ministry as a pastor, missionary, trainer, and church planter.

His work has included developing churches in Mexico, serving Hispanic communities across the United States, participating in disaster relief and international mission work with Operation Mobilization, and planting and leading First Hispanic Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where he served for more than a decade. Most recently, he has expanded his ministry to include teaching English and literacy skills among farm workers, reflecting his deep commitment to serving people in practical as well as spiritual ways.

Hailing from Pakistan, Pastor Oliver embodies a deep understanding of the cultural and spiritual heritage cherished by our South Asian members. His primary responsibility at First Presbyterian Church is supporting and nurturing our Pakistani members and families. Pastor Oliver’s passion for preaching and leading worship will infuse you with reverence and joy. His dedication to helping families stay grounded in their Pakistani heritage while embracing their American identity is deeply connected to our church’s mission. Pastor Oliver is married to Nasim and they have two adult children.

Natalily Kyremes-Parks is thrilled to bring her deep roots and passion for community to her role as the Director of Faith Formation. As a fourth-generation Latina Presbyterian, her faith journey is richly shaped by tradition and a lifelong commitment to the PCUSA church. Having grown up in both Salt Lake City, Utah and Cleveland, Ohio, and most recently living in Tucson, Arizona, Natalily has experienced diverse communities that have deeply broadened her perspective on ministry, equity, and fellowship.

Natalily is excited to cultivate a nurturing, vibrant, and deeply inclusive environment for all Gods children. Driven by the belief that faith formation shouldn’t just happen within the walls of a church building, she is passionate about equipping young people to experience and live out their faith authentically in the wider world. Her commitment to connection and leadership extends broadly; she serves on the National Board for Presbyterian Women and has lent her vision to several planning teams for camps and conferences.

When she isn’t working, Natalily loves diving into writing, baking, yoga, and exploring local coffee shops with friends and her partner Naz.

Linsley has a great passion for music and for nurturing musical talent that enriches our church community. As our Director of Music Ministry, Linsley plays a vital role in guiding and overseeing the vast musical landscape of our church. With expertise gained as a middle school choir director in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, Linsley brings a wealth of experience and compassion to his leadership. Linsley’s responsibilities include directing our Chancel Choir and working closely with children and youth to cultivate their musical gifts. Outside of his musical endeavors, Linsley finds joy in family life with his wife Sarah and their two children. 

Margaret Ball, Organist/Pianist

As our organist, Margaret has been the heart and soul behind the music ministry of our church for more than three decades. Her commitment to helping the congregation sing its faith resonates through her music, lifting our spirits and uniting us in harmony. Margaret’s talents extend beyond the organ loft. Fluent in Spanish, she brings cultural richness to our community and serves as a bridge to diverse voices within our congregation. Margaret is married to Chester and they have two adult children. 

Jonathan is a lifelong musician, who began his musical adventures at the age of 3, when his mother taught him how to play piano.  Since then, he has studied not only piano but voice, bass guitar, classical and electric guitar, percussion and woodwinds.  He is active as both a performer and educator in the DFW area.  

Jana brings extensive administrative experience from a variety of settings. For the past 17 years, she has been an active volunteer with the Scouts, and recently began working with Troop 1989, which meets right here at the church. Jana brings with her a deep and abiding faith, careful attention to detail, and a wonderful sense of humor. She has been married to her husband Tom for 27 years and they have one adult son.  She has three kitty fur babies – Emma, Toothless, and Gracie.

Dana is the steward of our church’s financial well-being. In her role as Treasurer, Dana displays a remarkable ability to connect with people. With integrity and accuracy, Dana ensures that our funds are managed with care and transparency. Dana’s commitment to our church runs deep, spanning over six decades of faithful membership. Dana has a grown daughter Jamye who is an ordained Presbyterian minister.