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)

Aaron Mize (Pastor, Elder)

Aaron was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and installed as pastor of Providence Presbyterian Church in June 2021.

Aaron was born and raised in Indiana where he grew up within the Independent Baptist Church. In 2003, he met his wife Jacqueline at a Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, and as they studied scripture together, by the grace of God, they both became convinced and convicted of reformed theology and eventually joined a confessional Reformed church in 2008. They were married in 2005 and have 4 children whom they homeschool; Naomi, Zion, Miriam, and Samuel.

Aaron received his Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Religion from Anderson University in Anderson, IN. After graduating from university, Aaron and Jacqueline moved the family to Pennsylvania where they both attended Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA (2014). It was at that time the family joined the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Jacqueline received the Master of Arts in Counseling (2017), while Aaron received the Master of Divinity (2019).

Chris McDaniel, Ruling Elder

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

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

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.

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

Malcom M., Deacon

Malcom has been a deacon, serving the church since 2019.