Interim Pastor
Mark Dowell
Welcome to Rev. Dr. Mark Dowell, Interim Pastor.
As the search for a full-time lead pastor continues, Rev. Dowell will lead us along God's good path.
Rev. Dr. Dowell holds a B.S. in Psychology, an M.Div. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and a D.Min from Swanee. After 20 years of ministry with his wife, Rev. Brenda Dowell, in the UMC Holston Conference and later the UCC in Florida, he moved to Austin to be near his three daughters and grandchildren. Mark is currently developing SoulTrek, which integrates healing prayer, spiritual direction, and meditation through spirituality and neuroscience.
Welcome to Jenn Goodman, director of the new Rolling Hills Christian Montessori School.
Jennifer Goodman has a long career as both a Montessori Director and Parent Educator. Jennifer has worked in Montessori for over two decades, both as a teacher as well as head of school. She founded and ran Primavera Montessori School located in South Austin, Texas, from 2002-2014. She has taught parenting classes and workshops, and ran her own parent counseling company. Most recently she went to Shanghai, China to help open up a school for Guidepost Montessori China and heading Guidepost Cedar Park. Jennifer truly believes that “parenting is the hardest job on the planet” and is committed to supporting parents in navigating all aspects of raising healthy children. She has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. Edwards University in Austin, Texas.
Welcome Shirley!
