Our Staff

Dr. Carlos R. Phillips, Senior Pastor

Dr. Carlos R. Phillips, Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Carlos R. Phillips is an ordained Elder in Full Connection in The United Methodist Church since 2006. He has served as Senior Pastor and Elder at McKinney Memorial UMC in La Marque, Texas since May, 2013. He has served several churches in The Texas Annual Conference and provided leadership on District Leadership Teams, Boards, and tasks forces as assigned by the Bishop and District Superintendents.

Rev. Phillips was born in East Texas, but reared in Houston, Texas from childhood. He attended public school in the Houston ISD and a proud graduate of E. E. Worthing High. He holds undergraduate degrees from Texas Southern University and received teaching Certifications from Prairie View A&M on a Master’s level. He currently holds TEA teaching certifications. He has taught, coached, and served in administrative capacities in the public schools of Houston.

Rev. Phillips is married to his lovely wife, Alanda, for almost 40 years. They are proud parents of three children and five grandchildren. He loves his family, sports, and the outdoors.

Dr. Phillips also loves God, God's people, and God's calling on his life. Rev. Phillips began his pursuit of ministry as a Gospel preacher in 1985. Rev. Phillips obtained Seminary education from Southern Methodist University and Houston Graduate School of Theology, Master of Theology, M.Divinity, and Doctorate degrees.

Dr Phillips loves the hope-filled Word of God. He has served in thriving Baptist, United Methodist and nondenominational churches. He lives to do God's will in the yoke of Jesus. He wants to continue the transformation process of being and making disciples of Jesus Christ. He has since formed a passion and great respect for vocational ministry of pastoring in the UMC. He becomes more energetic each day as he serves among the people at McKinney MUMC where "The Holy Spirit Makes the Difference."

Contact: pastor@mckinneyumc.net

Rev. Vickie Keys, Christian Education

Rev. Vickie Keys, Christian Education

vkeys@mckinneyumc.net

Cynthia Thornton, Administrative Assistant – adminasst@mckinneyumc.net

Keith Wright, Musician

Onette Wiley, Treasurer

The staff McKinney Memorial UMC can be reached at 409-935-5797.

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