Leadership

Rev. Arthur J. James is a spirit filled minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ. He devoted his life to the Lord at any early age. Pastor James received his informal education in the Dallas Public Schools, graduating from Skyline High School. He is also a graduate of The University of North Texas. While attending UNT he began teaching bible study to young athletes in 1991 and co-founded "Campus Mpact" in 1992 an outreach ministry to college students on the UNT campus. He also served as the chaplain of the North Texas Voices of Praise. Pastor James received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of North Texas for his continued commitment to education. Rev. James served as Senior Pastor of The Dallas Christian Hope Baptist Church from November of 1996 until June of 2004 when the Lord called him to plant the Transparent Church. Pastor James also earned his master's degree from Texas Tech University in May of 2005. In addition to his service to the church Pastor James has served on the board of directors for the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce, The Grand Prairie Boys & Girls Club, Impact Grand Prairie, The Hospitality Educators Association of Texas Board, Skyline High School's Hospitality Advisory Board and various other volunteer organizations. Most recently he  served as a board member of The Coppell Chamber of Commerce for the past seven years.   Pastor James also has experience as a  former Dean  at North Lake College, where he served as The Executive Dean of both the North Campus in Coppell and the South Campus in South Irving, and as the Dean of the Business & Technology Division of Tarrant County College's - South Campus in Ft. Worth, TX. Pastor James is married to Patrice James and they have two children, Jonathan and Morgan. God has given him an extraordinary delivery style to reach people of all classes and cultures. We invite you to come hear this anointed and dynamic speaker of God's word every Sunday at our 10:30 a.m. service.  To contact Pastor James e-mail him at pastorjames@TheTransparentChurch.org

Bro. Elten is a native of Arkansas and leads the TC Men's Ministry at the Transparent Church.  Bro. Briggs has served at the church for more than seven years  and works as a Higher Education Professor when he is not at the church.  He and his wife Andrena, who is also an educator enjoy spending time with their two teenage sons.   

Bro. Jeremy is a native of Ohio and co-leads the TC  Young Men's Ministry at the Transparent Church.  Bro. Jeremy has served at the church for more than seven years  and owns his own barber service when he is not at the church.  He is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending time with family and friends.   

Bro. Sean is a native of Illinois and leads the parking ministry of the Transparent Church.  Bro. Fallon is retired from the military  and enjoys spending time with family, working on photography, hunting, and fishing when he is not serving at the church.  Bro. Sean and his wife Kyea have served at the church for more than seven years. 

Sis. Kyea is a native of Oklahoma and leads the young women's ministry team of the Transparent Church.  Sis Kyea works in the healthcare field and has a heart for helping those in need.   Sis. Kyea is married to  Sean and they have served at the church for more than seven years with their children.

Bro. Herbert is a native of Louisiana and leads the media team of the Transparent Church.   Bro. Herb and his wife Tenerra have served at the church for more than seven years.  Outside of the Transparent Church he is a leader in the telecommunications industry and loves coaching football in community leagues .

Sis. Tenera is a native of Louisiana and is the co-leader of  The TC Kids Ministry team of the Transparent Church.  Outside of the church she is a health care professional    Sis. Tenera and her Husband Herbert have served at the church for more than seven years and enjoy spending time with their two young daughters.

Bro. Jerry is a native of Tyler, TX and leads the Safety & Security Ministry of the Transparent Church.  In addition he also is a co-leader of the TC Young Men's Ministry.   Bro. Jerry and his wife  Zena have been members since the first service in 2004.  Outside of the Transparent Church he is a campus police captain in Higher Education.

Sis. Zena is a native of Wichita Falls and leads the Usher ministry of the Transparent Church.  In addition she also serves  with the virtual usher ministry and assist with technology development.   Sis. Zena and her Husband Jerry have been members since the first service in 2004.  Outside of the Transparent Church she is an Executive Administrator in Higher Education.

Bro. Jonathan James leads the praise and worship of The Transparent Church.   In addition to leading praise & worship he oversees the photography ministry and works with social media and marketing aspects of the church.  He has served at the church since his youth and and enjoys singing and writing music.   Jonathan also works in the logistics industry and owns a photography business when he is not at the church.

Sis. Zannetta Mitchell has served at The Transparent Church for more than 10 years as the Executive Assistant to the Pastor, and is the leader of the Virtual Usher Ministry.  She also works with the TC Finance Ministry, and is a native of Dallas, TX .  When Zannetta is  not at the church she works in the telecommunications industry and enjoys spending time with her family. 

Sis. Tamika has served at The Transparent Church for over ten years and leads the TC Hospitality ministry and also serves as a TC Usher.  She is a native of Dallas, TX and  works in the insurance industry when she is not at the Transparent Church. 

Sis. Taylar has served at The Transparent Church for over 7 years and co-leads the TC Kids ministry.  She is a native of Dallas, TX and also works as an educator as a public elementary school teacher  when she is not at the Transparent Church.   Taylar enjoys spending time with her daughter and other family and friends.

Sis. Deneice has served at The Transparent Church for over 5 years and leads the TC Shepherding ministry.  She is a native of Oklahoma and has experience working in the telecommunications industry .  When she is not at the Transparent Church she enjoys taking care of her grandchildren and spending time with family and friends.