Leadership

Dawson Hunt, Lead Pastor

Growing up in Southern New Mexico, Dawson has a genuine care for others and is fueled by seeing people grow closer to the Lord. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration. Upon graduation, Dawson worked in the business field for 5 years. In 2016, Dawson and his family moved to St. Louis to attend Covenant Theological Seminary to pursue his Master of Divinity. Dawson is married to Allison and they have three daughters, Emmalyn, Haven, and Audra. On an off day, you can find Dawson on a run, eating something with green chile in it, or spending time with his precious family. Dawson is a Teaching Elder in the PCA.

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Charles “Chuck” Isaac, Associate Pastor

Chuck is a native El Pasoan whose family arrived as immigrants from Lebanon in the Middle East at the turn of the last century. They settled in El Paso in the 1920’s and have been part of the vast multi-cultural fabric of the Southwest ever since. Chuck and his wife, Marivi, whose family emigrated from Cuba to El Paso in 1961, owned and operated Genesis Laboratories for 20 years in El Paso before deciding to attend graduate school at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida. It was there Chuck received a Master of Divinity in 2000 and pastored Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church in Kissimmee, Florida until accepting a call to Christ the King El Paso in 2003 where he continues to serve as a pastor. Chuck and Marivi love the Southwest and enjoy everything about the rich culture of their community and natural beauty of the desert... but occasionally they wish the ocean was closer to all this sandy beach! Chuck is a Teaching Elder in the PCA.

Sonia Ayala, Admin Assistant

Sonia is a proud El Paso native with a heart for service. Passionate about her faith, she finds joy in serving the Lord—especially through volunteering with the youth. Her mission is to inspire, guide, and uplift the next generation, fostering a strong foundation in faith and community. On her free time she loves spending time with her family and friends, cherishing every moment and creating lasting memories.

Araceli Cisneros, Children’s Coordinator

Araceli is a native of El Paso. She has always enjoyed meeting new people and especially delights in church fellowship.  Recently, she has taken an authentic interest in Biblical Counseling. She graduated from NMSU with a Bachelor's in Bilingual Education and soon after earned her Master's degree from Walden University. She has served in education ranging from Early Childhood to Adult Basic Education. She is blessed with 4 wonderful children and currently homeschools her youngest son, Elijah. She especially enjoys spending time with family, reading, hiking, and traveling!

Marcos Zapata, Director of Worship & Spanish Ministries

Marcos was born in the city of Mérida, Mexico in the Yucatán Peninsula, and grew up in the Presbyterian church where his dad, uncle, and grandfather were pastors. Marcos feels passionate about music and loves serving the Lord. He has led the music in worship services since he was a teenager. He is also undergoing studies at the San Pablo Theological Seminary and is on track to become ordained in the PCA. Marcos and Erika are married and are blessed daily by their beautiful daughter Ariana. His desire is to bring the gospel to the Spanish-speaking community along the El Paso/Ciudad Juárez border.

Betty Fernandez, Church Media Specialist

Betty Fernandez grew up in El Paso, TX, and Ciudad Juárez. She is a graphic designer with experience in website and social media management. She has served in ministries for four years, focusing on supporting moms and ensuring they have the resources they need.

Betty is married to her wonderful husband, Fernando, and they have a son, Pablo. Their family enjoys spending weekends at their ranch, caring for it as her grandfather once did. It is their sanctuary, a place of peace and connection.

Her goal is to be a bridge for people to know God, using visuals to inspire, uplift, and spread hope through her work.

  • Elders

    Dawson Hunt, Teaching Elder

    Charles Isaac, Teaching Elder

    Marcos Zapata, Teaching Elder

    Gary Anaya, Ruling Elder

    Dave Fickett, Ruling Elder

    Rick Johnson, Ruling Elder

    Victor Kach, Ruling Elder

    VJ Smith, Ruling Elder

  • Deacons

    Bruce Bradford, Chair of Deacons

    Robert Bernard, Deacon

    Andrew Cisneros, Deacon

    Alfonso Gomez, Deacon

    Raul Issa, Deacon

    Sal Issa, Deacon

  • Women's Council

    Danielle Anaya, President

    Maria Bernard, Council Member

    Judith Ferguson, Council Member

    Sue Griffin, Council Member

    Allison Hunt, Council Member

    Erika Zapata, Council Member