David Rea, Senior Pastor
Originally from Charlotte, NC, David has been a Texan for over 20 years. It was in college that the Lord drew David to Himself and completely changed the course and trajectory of David’s life. Following his conversion, David attended seminary at RTS-Charlotte (Reformed Theological Seminary) and then went to serve as an RUF (Reformed University Fellowship) Campus Minister at Southern Methodist University for seven years. In 2006, David was called to be the organizing pastor for Providence Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas. He is married to his wife, Stefani, and they have three precious children, Virginia, Cole, and Jack. When he’s not working on his sermons, you might find David on the tennis court or the golf course.
Phone: (214) 270-1221
Email: david.rea@providencedallas.com
Dave Clelland, Minister in Residence
Dave is a Penn State grad. He served six years in the US Army from Cold-War Europe to hot-war Vietnam. He worked in the construction business for another six years. After that he attended Covenant Seminary and graduated in 1979. Thereafter he pastored Town North Presbyterian Church for nearly twenty-nine years. For almost thirty years he has been very involved in church planting in North Texas Presbytery. Now in “retirement” he is deeply privileged to serve the Body of Christ at Providence. Dave is married to Pamela. He has two daughters, Becky and Susy and six grandchildren.
Phone: (214) 270-1221
Email: office@providencedallas.com
Robby Rucker, Director of Shepherding & Worship
Robby moved to Texas in 1985 to earn degrees from SMU and DTS, including studying at Westminster Dallas. He served on staff at Park Cities and New St. Peters Presbyterian churches. Together, with his grown kids, Elise and Benjamin, he enjoys skiing and hiking, performing arts, and scoping out fun restaurants. Robby is a Prepare/Enrich marriage facilitator and a GriefShare coach. In addition to teaching and counseling, he enjoys reading, movies, and ice cream.
Phone: (214) 270-1221
Email: robby@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 and Cooper), being outdoors, woodworking, and drinking coffee.
Phone: (214) 270-1227
Email: chris.bennett@providencedallas.com
Nate Libby, Youth Pastor
Born and raised in Colorado, Nate moved in 2011 to Columbia, South Carolina where he met and married his wife Courtney in 2013. Upon graduating from Columbia International University with a degree in Bible Teaching they moved Dallas for Nate to attend Redeemer Theological Seminary. Nate graduated with an M.Div in the spring of 2016. He enjoys spending time with his children (Elizabeth and Owen), being outdoors, watching sports, playing golf, and reading theology.
Phone: (214) 270-1221
Email: nate.libby@providencedallas.com
Alyson Averitt, Women’s Ministry
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
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
Olivia Costanza, Ministry Intern
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 is currently a student at Reformed Theological Seminary (RTS) in Dallas pursuing a Masters of Biblical Studies.
Phone: (214) 270-1221
Email: oliviacostanza48@gmail.com
Chris Coleman, Ministry Intern
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. Currently, Chris is studying at RTS. He hopes to obtain an M.Div and then pursue a life of vocational ministry. In his free time he loves to read, watch a good movie or TV show, and explore Dallas with Haven.
Phone: (214) 270-1221
Email: colemanchristopher110@gmail.com