Our Staff
Pastor, Rev. Billy Crain
Billy is a native Texan who grew up in Dallas and met his lovely wife Ashley while at school in Austin. Billy has worked in education, coaching, business, and held multiple ministry roles. For seven years, Billy served as the Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) Campus minister at Rice University in Houston. In 2014, Billy and his family moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas where he served as an assistant pastor and helped start Christ Community Church Fayetteville.
Ashley grew up in Austin. She loves to spend her time outside and with women. She is passionate about teaching women about the Living God as He reveals Himself in the Bible.
The Crains came to Christ Church Kerrville in 2019. Ashley and Billy have four children: William, Knox, Jackson, and Parker.
Coordinator of Ministry Operations,
Mandy Kisiel
Mandy is a Texan by heart who had the opportunity to experience other states as a military wife. James, her husband, and Mandy have shared 31 years of marriage and enjoyed raising 3 children. Mandy is a certified Special Education Teacher from Texas A&M University. Experience as a Children’s Ministry Director, University Model School Teacher, and Director of Schola Classes Kinder through Third Grade led her to assist many families in their quest to lead children in education and worship.
Mandy enjoys all things beautiful, helping people, tending to her animals and the wildlife of Kerrville. James and Mandy are happy to be at Christ Church Presbyterian Kerrville and seek to love others for the Glory of God.
Worship Team Leader, Carey Thompson
Carey is a gifted musician who loves leading worship and working with her fellow musicians on the music team. One aspect of CCPK worship she particularly enjoys are the songs. “The songs we sing have rich lyrics, deep meaning, and help people grow spiritually.”
Carey received a Bachelor of Music Education from Baylor University and has served as a teacher in public and private schools for over 20 years. She also has experience leading church and children’s choirs. She and her husband Mickey have lived in Kerrville 38 years and have 5 grown children.