Ministry Staff

Rev. Dr. Russ Peterman

Russ began as the Senior Minister of University Christian Church on the first Sunday in Advent in 2017. Russ’s​ ​education​ ​includes​ ​receiving​ ​his​ ​Bachelor​ ​of​ ​Arts​ ​degre​e​ ​f​rom​ ​our​ ​neighboring​ ​Texas​ ​Christian University​ ​(1990),​ ​​Master​ ​of​ ​Divinity​ ​degree​ ​from​ ​San​ ​Francisco​ ​Theological​ ​Seminary​ ​(1994),​ ​and Doctor​ ​of​ ​Ministry​ ​from​ ​Columbia​… Read More

Rev. Renee Hoke

Renee is a native Texan with vast experience in both the corporate world and in the church. With a degree in Journalism from Texas A&M University, she began a successful career as a television news reporter and anchor. Corporate media relations and communications came next. In the Media Department at… Read More

Rev. Shannon Moore

Ministry Leader for: Worship Ministry Congregational care Adult Ministry Welcome Ministry Shannon is a native of eastern North Carolina. He holds a Bachelor of Music degree with a concentration in Voice Pedagogy from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. After spending several years… Read More

Rev. Jamie Plunkett

Ministry Leader for: Youth Ministry Jamie received his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas Christian University (2009), and his Masters of Divinity from Brite Divinity School (2016). Jamie was ordained at his home church, Northway Christian Church, in May of 2018 by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Read More

Rev. Dr. Todd Prickett

Todd has led UCC’s comprehensive music ministry since 2016. In this role, he conducts the Chancel Choir and UCC Bell Ringers, and provides oversight for the other handbell choirs and children’s choir program. Additionally, he serves on the Boar’s Head Guild and Music Committee, and guides the Belltower Series. He… Read More

Rev. Jessica Vacketta

Ministry Leader for: Outreach Ministry A native of Danville, Illinois, Jessica earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Telecommunications from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, in 2005. Following graduation, Jessica worked at a local television affiliate in Indianapolis until she moved to Fort Worth in January 2010… Read More

Rev. Kera Watts

Ministry Leader for: Children’s Ministry UCC Weekday School As Director of Children’s Ministries, Kera asked first, second and third graders what they would like to know about her. Here are their questions…and Kera’s answers. What are you in charge of at UCC? I… Read More

Rev. Dr. Zena McAdams

Bio Coming Soon… Read More