Pastor Paul Mussachio
Lead Pastor, ext. 233
paul.mussachio@pmlc.org

Pastor Paul grew up in Wichita Falls, TX, and graduated from Midwestern State University in 2000. He received a degree in English which served him well when he started his Divinity studies at Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, OH, that same year. In 2005, Pastor Paul was called as our Associate Pastor, and in February 2011, he accepted the call to become our Lead Pastor. He has a passion for sharing God's Word in worship, making Christ known in outreach to our community, and connecting with others to discover the richness of God's community.

He loves all kinds of music -- especially jazz, alternative rock, and blues. He married his wife, Susan, in 2004. They are the proud parents of Caleb (toddler) and Joshua (infant). A Bible verse that keeps him centered in life is: "With God, all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26). We apologize, in advance, for his repeated references to the Texas Longhorns.

Pastor Dr. Jackie Linden-Schade, D. Min.
Pastor for Adult Discipleship, ext. 223
jackie.schade@pmlc.org

Pastor Jackie was born in Jamaica, New York, and raised in Seaford, Long Island, just outside of New York City. She moved to the Plano area at the end of September, 2011. A graduate of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, she has served as pastor of both St. John Lutheran Church, Otoe Nebraska, St. John Lutheran Church Mt Pulaski Illinois, and as Interim Pastor, Trinity Kankakee Illinois. For the past eleven years she served as Assistant to the Bishop of the Central/Southern Illinois Synod. Pastor Jackie joined the staff of Preston Meadow Lutheran Church in October of 2011 and currently serves as Pastor for Adult Discipleship.

Pastor Marvin Havard
Pastor for Worship, ext. 222
marvin.havard@pmlc.org

Pastor Marvin grew up in Roxie, MS and graduated from Delta State University in 1989 with a degree in Music Education. After many years as a church musician, Marvin responded to the call to ordained ministry and attended Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA. He served as pastor for Littlefork Lutheran Church in northern Minnesota (think southern Canada!) before coming to Preston Meadow. Marvin cares deeply for the worship life of the church and the connection the liturgy provides to the church around the world and through the ages.

Marvin and his wife, Lisa, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary this past August. They live with their two basset hounds, Maggie and Jay, and enjoy watching movies and Creole and Cajun cuisine.

A favorite verse of Marvin’s is Micah 6:8. “…what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”

Jay Walls
Director of Youth Ministry, ext. 226
Jay.Walls@pmlc.org

Jay was born in here in Plano, TX and graduated from Plano Senior High School in 2000. He attended the University of North Texas and graduated with a degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies in 2004 which served him well when he started working at Summer Camps and Retreat Centers. Jay has served Briarwood Lutheran Retreat Center and Ebert Ranch Camp before he joined us here at Preston Meadow Lutheran Church in August of 2011 as the Director of Youth Ministry. He has a passion for Christ and enjoys the focus the youth group has on service and mission.

Jay loves music and even loves to play guitar and sing praise and worship songs. He has been married to René since 2006 and now has a just celebrated the birth of their first born, Genevieve Christine Walls, in October of 2011. Jay’s favorite bible verse is: “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he said will happen, it will be done for him” (Mark 11:22-23).

Seeking Resumes for Director of Children’s Ministry position:  

We are currently accepting resumes for the Director of Children’s Ministry at PMLC.  This position will lead, develop, coordinate, and evaluate the children’s ministries of PMLC so that our children and young families grow in their faith and love of the Lord and our neighbor.  This person oversees and coordinates our paid nursery staff, and also leads and executes Vacation Bible School for our church and greater community.  There is an option for this position to become full-time in 2012.  Interested candidates may submit their resumes to Pastor Paul (paul.mussachio@pmlc.org).  Interviews will be conducted in January 2012. 

Elizabeth Costales
Kids Day Out Director, ext. 236
kdo@pmlc.org

Elizabeth was born in Havana, Cuba but grew up in Miami, Florida since the age of 7 months. She moved to Texas in 1979 after getting married to Tony. She has been living in Plano, Texas since 1981. In 1984, she received a degree in Elementary Education from University of North Texas. She taught math at Schimelpfenig Middle School in Plano for 2 years. After her son, Anthony, was born, she taught at King of Glory in Dallas in their Mother’s Day Out program. She was a stay at home mom for a while after the birth of her daughter, Ashley.

In 1992, Preston Meadow Lutheran Church started their Kids’ Day Out program, where she became its director. She enjoys all sorts of arts & crafts ….scrapbooking, sewing, and decorating. Favorite verse, "Train up a child in the way he should go: And when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6.

Anne Abercrombie
Sanctuary Choir Director & Organist

Anne Abercrombie grew up on a farm in SW Minnesota. She received a degree in piano performance from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, where she also met and married her husband Russ in 1982. The couple moved to Texas, where Anne taught high school choral music for eleven years. She studied choral conducting as the graduate assistant accompanist for Dr. B.R. Henson at Sam Houston State University, and is still active as an accompanist and clinician for area choirs. Anne and Russ have two children, Ben, 20, and Hannah, 15, and Jingle Bell, the cranky Siamese. Anne has served as PMLC’s organist for the past 15 years, and is active with a private piano studio.

In her spare time, Anne enjoys songwriting, reading, crosswords, and gardening. Romans 8: 38-9 is a present help in all kinds of times: “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Bob Ahnemann
Director of Operations, ext. 241
bob.ahnemann@pmlc.org

Bob was born on Long Island New York’s south shore, relocated to Danbury Connecticut for 9 years and in 1985 relocated to the Plano area. He served 6 years in the military primarily in Europe. His 35+ year career has spanned line, staff and senior operations management positions for High Tech domestic and International companies. His last 10 years before joining PMLC he started his own company. In 2005 he decided to stop 25 years of domestic and international travel, settle down and joined the staff of PMLC, now serving as Director of Operations.

He has been married to Nancy for over 32 years and they have two married sons and three grandchildren, all residing within 5 miles of their home. His two daughter's-in-law and three grandchildren are native Texans!

Opa enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, cruising and vacations with his Nancy, fussing in Grandpa’s Workshop and spending time at the ballpark.

Linda Bland
Office Administrator, ext. 224
linda.bland@pmlc.org

Linda Bland was born in in Columbus, Ohio and moved to Plano in 1993 with her husband, Tom and her son, Jason. This was the family’s 4^th move with the J C Penney company and Plano is the city that they have lived in the longest. Linda has been married to Tom for 33 years and has 1 son, Jason who is 32.

Linda joined the staff of PMLC in 1994 and has served in the church office for 17 years. She serves as the Office Administrator and her current responsibilities include Book-keeping; Membership; Payroll; and all office related duties.

Linda enjoys bargain hunting, watching college football and drinking her daily Starbucks Coffee!! The scripture verse that helps keep her grounded is John 15:5: I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

Melissa Barrett
Communications Coordinator, ext. 221
melissa.barrett@pmlc.org

Growing up as an “oilpatch” kid, Melissa spent most of her childhood overseas in London, Norway and Scotland. After graduating high school, she attended Rhodes College where she earned a degree in International Relations in 1995. Her passion for writing and marketing lead her into the fields of advertising and publishing. In 2000, the Worldwide Web was booming so she enrolled at The Art Institute of Houston and earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Web Design & Multimedia. This resulted in the discovery of her ideal field: Communications! She spent the next seven years managing corporate graphics & communications departments in the technology and oil & gas industries.

Melissa married her husband, Kirk, in 2005, and they moved to Plano in 2007 to be closer to family. Melissa put her career on hold when daughter Grace was born in 2008, followed by daughter Faith, just 14 months later. Are Melissa & Kirk ever glad to have moved just 5 minutes from Omi & Gramps! Both daughters attend PMLCs KDO Preschool, and in August 2011, Melissa began working as PMLCs Communications Coordinator. She feels truly blessed to do the work that she loves, in a faith that she loves, close to the two girls that she loves best! Clearly, Melissa’s favorite bible verse is Ephesians 2:8: “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.”

Rick Grady
Audio/Visual Coordinator and Webmaster

Rick Grady serves as our Audio/Visual Coordinator. He’s often found in the sound booth on most Sunday mornings and makes sure that our choirs, worship leaders, and pastors sound great. Of course, he’s not responsible for their content!