The ordinary and perpetual offices in the church are those given for the ministry of the Word of God, of rule, and of mercy. Those who share in the rule of the church may be called elders (presbyters), bishops, or church governors. Those who minister in mercy and service are called deacons. Those elders who have been endued and called of Christ to labor also in the Word and teaching are called ministers.

— OPC, Book of Church Order, F.G. V, (3)

Chris McDaniel, Ruling Elder

Chris was installed as a ruling elder at Providence in December 2021.

“All church power is wholly moral or spiritual.”
— OPC BCO F.G. III, (4)

He was born into a Christian home in Houston TX and was baptized as a young child in his local church where his parents, and later he, served. In the year 2000, he married the love of his life, Tammy, also a native Houstonion. In 2009 and again 2012 the Lord blessed Chris and Tammy with two adopted children, David and Abigail.

Chris works as an engineer in the oil and gas industry. He loves spending time with his family outdoors, reading and being with the saints of the Lord.

James Schwacofer, Ruling Elder

“All church power is only ministerial and declarative, for the Holy Scriptures are the only infallible rule of faith and practice.”
— OPC BCO F.G. III, (3)

James has been a member of Providence since 2012. From 2015 to 2019 he served as a deacon in the church and was installed as a ruling elder in August of 2019. He is the husband of one wife, Bonnie, and the father of 5 children who are all members of Providence.

James and his family have lived in Kingwood, TX since 2003.