David Rea, Senior Pastor

Originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, David has called Texas home for more than 20 years. While in college, the Lord drew David to Himself, radically changing the course and trajectory of his life. Following his conversion, David attended Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte before serving for seven years as an RUF (Reformed University Fellowship) Campus Minister at Southern Methodist University. In 2006, David was called to serve as the organizing pastor of Providence Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas. David is married to his wife, Stefani, and together they have three children: Virginia, Cole, and Jack. Cole and his wife, Olivia, recently welcomed the Rea family’s first grandchild, Colyer, bringing great joy to the family. When he’s not preparing sermons, you can often find David on the tennis court or the golf course.

Phone: (214) 270-1221
Email: david.rea@providencedallas.com

Chris Bennett, Pastor to Young Adults

Chris grew up in Jacksonville, Florida where he came to know the Lord through the ministry of Young Life during his final year of high school. After graduating from the University of North Florida, he went on to attend Covenant Theological Seminary, where he met his wife, Amy. Following seminary, they moved to Macon, Georgia where Chris served as a youth pastor for four years. In his free time, Chris enjoys spending time with his children (Janie, Cooper and Beau), being outdoors, woodworking, and drinking coffee.

Phone: (214) 270-1227
Email: chris.bennett@providencedallas.com

Chris Coleman, Youth Pastor

Chris grew up as a pastor’s kid in Bryan, Texas. From a young age he realized the significance of the Great Commission (Matt. 28:16-20) and he has desired deeply to share the gospel with those who do not know Jesus ever since then. Eventually, Chris graduated from Texas A&M University. It was at A&M that he met his wonderful wife, Haven. After college, Chris went to seminary at RTS Dallas, where he received his M.Div. Once seminary was completed, Chris received a call to serve as the full-time Youth Pastor at Providence in the summer of 2026. In his free time he loves to read, watch a good movie or TV show, and discover great restaurants in Dallas with Haven.

Phone: (214) 270-1221
Email: chris.coleman@providencedallas.com

Alyson Averitt, Women’s Ministry Director

Prior to coming to work for PPC in 2006, Alyson and her husband Graham were in Charlotte, NC, where Alyson earned her Masters in Theological Studies at Reformed Theological Seminary. Alyson and her husband Graham are both native Dallasites, and have three children, Charlie, Annie, and Audrey.

Phone: (214) 270-1223
Email: alyson.averitt@providencedallas.com

Olivia Rea, Women’s Ministry Coordinator

Olivia was born and raised in Huntsville, AL. She moved to Dallas in 2019 after graduating from Auburn University, where she came to know the Lord her last year of college. Olivia graduated with a Master of Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) in Dallas in May 2025. In the summer of 2024, she celebrated a joyful milestone by marrying Cole.

Phone: (214) 270-1221
Email: Olivia.rea@providencedallas.com

Kristi Breed, Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Kristi and her husband Michael have resided in the Dallas area ever since meeting while attending Southern Methodist University.  Kristi grew up in Memphis.  She and Michael have three children, Eleanor, Julianna, and Adelaide.

Phone: (214) 270-1226
Email: childrensministry@providencedallas.com

Allyson Crow, Ministry Coordinator

Allyson grew up in Nacogdoches, TX and came to Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University. She and her husband Jeff met a few years later, and they have two children, Daniel and Ann Holland.

Phone: (214) 270-1221
Email: office@providencedallas.com

Jonathan Smith, Worship Coordinator

Phone: (214) 270-1221
Email: jsmith@jsllawfirm.com

Jill Smith, Worship Coordinator

Phone: (214) 270-1221
Email: jillnjonathan1@sbcglobal.net