First McKinney operates under a staff-led, congregationally-directed model. The Lead Pastor and Executive Pastor provide leadership and oversee church functions, while the Executive Committee offers guidance on business matters.

The Executive Committee consists of nine members, each serving a three-year term. Their terms are staggered, with three members rotating off and new members joining each year. Church members are actively involved in this process as they nominate candidates and vote on the final slate of nominees annually.

Kent has been serving at First McKinney since making it his church home in 2004. Married to Ann for 35 years, they have two sons, John Kent and Cameron, who grew up in the church, along with three grandsons and two wonderful daughters-in-law. Kent came to faith in Jesus at 15, with many people playing a role in his journey toward making this most important decision.

Kent has served in various leadership and ministry roles at First McKinney including Deacon, Deacon Leadership Team, and Barnabas Committee. He has also served in Kids Building security, ushering, teaching youth, leading Royal Ambassadors, and coaching in Upward Basketball and Coaches Academy. Outside of First McKinney, Kent serves in the Men of Hope program, where he has the privilege and mission to point young men to Jesus and to choose life at Hope Women’s Center.

He loves that First McKinney lives and loves like Jesus and strives to have a place for everyone. His hope is that everyone at First McKinney finds their place to serve.

Trey Deupree and his wife, Cheryl, have been married for 37 years and have three children: Trevor, Mackenzie, and Whitney. Since making First McKinney their church home in 2006, Trey has been actively involved in serving, including 10 years as an Upward Basketball Coach. He currently serves in the Deacon Ministry, on the Pastor Security Team, and as an Usher.

Though Trey grew up in church and was baptized at a young age, he experienced a season of drifting away from God. In the 1990s, during a Promise Keepers event, he felt a clear call from the Holy Spirit to return to Christ. That moment deepened his faith and shaped his commitment to serving and growing as a believer, husband, and father.

Trey loves First McKinney’s mission to make disciples who live and love like Jesus. He values its Christ-centered leadership, welcoming community, and strong emphasis on discipleship over numbers. He also appreciates the church’s commitment to worship, small groups, and the next generation.

His hope for First McKinney is that it continues its 150-year legacy of loving Jesus and serving McKinney and beyond, remaining an active place of worship that brings hope to the world for generations to come.

Jenny McCoulskey and her husband, Daniel, have been married for 23 years and have three sons: Cody, Caleb, and Collin. She grew up in church and made the decision to follow Jesus at the age of eight during a Sunday morning service. Since joining First McKinney in 2010, she has been actively involved in ministry, serving in Incredible Kids, children’s Sunday school, women’s Bible studies, and Mission McKinney. She has also supported students as an Xtreme Camp sponsor and DNOW host. Currently, she serves as a Student Ministry small group leader and on the Nominating Committee.

Jenny is passionate about First McKinney’s commitment to sharing the gospel and serving others. She hopes the church will continue to make an impact both locally and globally, ensuring that everyone who walks through its doors feels loved and welcomed.

With a heart for ministry, Jenny considers it an honor to be nominated for the Executive Committee and is dedicated to supporting First McKinney’s mission of making disciples who live and love like Jesus.