Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church has welcomed their new pastors: Rev. Rob Lohmeyer and Rev. Elaine Murray.
The couple’s time in Pipe Creek began in April 2024, when the previous pastor, Duane Manning, retired. Manning put forward their names as supply preachers. They became the full-time pastors in May.
Before they met, Lohmeyer received his masters of divinity in Columbia Theological Seminary in 2000, along with his doctor of ministry from Austin Seminary in 2012. Murray received her master of divinity from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2012. They first worked together in Kerrville, where they later married, blending their families, in 2022.
Lohmeyer and Murray agree that a big highlight of this church and community is the ministries they offer. A unique ministry at Pipe Creek is their quilt ministry, which creates prayer quilts that serve as a physical reminder of the congregation’s prayers, Murray said.
“For a community so invested in each other I just feel God’s presence,” Murray said.
The congregation and community expressed their love for the couple as well, welcoming them into their church with open arms.
“Rob and Elaine bring fresh perspectives and an energy to our congregation that is sorely needed in churches today,” said Kirk Price, Elder at Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church. “Their sermons foster reflection and introspection and encourage us to go beyond our walls to serve the community.”
In addition to their duties as pastors, Lohmeyer serves as a hospice chaplain, and Murray serves as a communication manager, according to their bios on the PCPC website.
“I believe in relational ministry,” Lohmeyer shared. “We’re all in this together and there’s plenty of room beneath the cross for all.”
They are also a part of the long history of the Little Rock Church, where PCPC holds their services. The building was built in 1931 and was home to the Full Gospel Mission, until 1988, when the land was bought by the Presbyterian church.
Outside of ministry work, Lohmeyer and Murray enjoy the local hill country with their blended family, having spent many years in the area. Lohmeyer also enjoys playing the guitar, while Murray’s specialty are crossword puzzles.
Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church meets Sunday mornings at 10:30.
