James Harper is a native of Houston, TX and has been the senior pastor of First Presbyterian church since 2009. James is married to Magan, a labor and delivery nurse. They have three daughters, one son-in-law, and one grandson. James’ job is to teach and lead FPC towards the fulfillment of her vision. Outside of ministry, James loves hunting, fishing, Mexican food, and baseball. He’ll root for the Braves as long as they aren’t playing the Astros. James earned a Bachelor of Geology from Baylor University, a Master of Geology from Texas A&M, a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Fuller Seminary.