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Rev. Danielle Cox, Senior Minister
Pastor Danielle began as our Transitional Minister in July 2016 and was called by the congregation as our Senior Minister in January 2017. She grew up in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in congregations in Oklahoma and Texas. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Lynchburg College, a Disciples-affiliated school in Lynchburg, VA. Danielle graduated with her Master of Divinity from the University of Chicago Divinity School and is an alumna from the Disciples Divinity House of the University of Chicago. She is married to Samuel Bateman. |
Lucille Vasquez
Administrative Assistant She came on staff as our Administrative Assistant in September. She worked as an Accountant/ Business Coordinator, at UTMB for 27 years and retired in 2010. She worked part time as a Financial Assistant for Memorial Lutheran Church for 6 years. She loves spending time with her family and grandchildren. |
Scott Smeltzer
Music Director Scott Smeltzer has been the music director at First Christian Church in Texas City since 2004. Originally from Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, Scott went to college at Mansfield University in Pennsylvania, and has a bachelors of music in music education. In addition to worshiping with First Christian, Scott is the music teacher at Roosevelt-Wilson Elementary School in Texas City, and has been teaching music in public schools since 1995. |
Joe Vasquez
Maintenance He worked at UTMB Campus Police for 26 years and retired in 2009. He has been with First Christian Church in Texas City since 2014. |