Staff
Rev. Dr. Fred Thrower
Meet Pastor Fred, a Texas native who grew up in Dallas. He holds two bachelor's degrees from Southern Methodist University, a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary.
Before joining our Central Presbyterian family, Fred spent fourteen years as pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian in Cary, NC. His pastoral journey has taken him across the South, serving congregations in Kingwood, TX; Choudrant, LA; and Stone Mountain, GA.
Fred met his wife, Kitty, at Highland Park Presbyterian Church. Today, they're proud parents to their two sons, Thomas and Kaden. When he's not in the pulpit or visiting with congregation members, you might find Fred cheering on his beloved Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys, immersed in a good book, or enjoying a round of golf. He has a heart for mission work and has led trips to Mexico and Peru. Fred also embraces technology in his downtime, enjoying strategic board games on his iPad.
Jodi Chapman - Director of Music
After graduating from Snyder High Schol in Snyder, Texas, she attended Texas Tech University. She graduated with a B.S. in Education and a Minor in Music. While there, she was a member of the Texas Tech Marching and Concert Bands and various choral groups.
She has taught all levels of public-school music in Sherman, Denison, and Ennis. She was choir director at the First Presbyterian Church in Ennis, Texas before joining the Central Presbyterian Church.
Jodi is married to Bill whom she met while attending Texas Tech. They have two children, Jennifer and Todd. They have 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
You can find her teaching swimming lessons and gardening in the summer months or reading a good book anytime. Keeping up with family activities is her and Bill’s favorite pastime.
Johnna Breedon – Office Administrator
Johnna Breedon has lived her whole life in Waxahachie and graduated from Waxahachie High School. She has over 20 years of experience as an administrative assistant with local businesses.
Johnna’s hobby is her family. She and her husband, Harold, have two children, Aidan and Mary. They worship at the Avenue Church.
Randy Arey – Organist
Since 2001, Randy Arey has served as the organist. In 2008 he received The American Guild of Organists Service Playing Certificate. In 2015 he received The American Guild of Organists Colleague Certificate. Presently he continues his organ study with Dr. Jason Alden.
Prior study was with Charles Harris at Dallas Baptist College, Dr. Al Travis at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Christina Harmon, and Dr. Robert August. In 2007 he participated in the German Organ Music Seminar and played many famous organs in Hamburg, Weimar, Freiberg, Dresden, and Leipzig. In 1999 he was featured in a recital in Paris at the church of St-Roch in honor of the 100th Anniversary of Caville-Coll (famous French organ builder), as part of his participation in The French Organ Music Seminar.
Randy and his wife, Cheryl, have a grown son Adam, and his wife Jenny. In addition, Randy and Cheryl are very proud grandparents of their grandchildren, Dean Walter and Eliza Blake
Mack Fountaine - Sexton
Mack Fountaine has been a resident of Waxahachie for more than 40 years and is an enthusiastic student of the Bible. Visitors – and members – of Central Presbyterian Church who marvel at our historic building can thank Mack for the loving care he provides our facilities. An avid reader and fan of history and “do-it-yourself” television shows, Mack holds most dear his family, friends, and his relationship with Jesus.