Larry Murray

Lead Pastor

Larry has served as the Lead Pastor at PLANO BIBLE CHAPEL since 2004. He and his wife, DeeDee, have three adult children, Michael (Riley), Lauren (Seth), and Stephen. They are excited about becoming grandparents in October 2024 which comes with new names: “Pop” and “GranDee.”

The Murrays are actively involved in the church family and in the local community of Plano. Larry is a huge Texas Rangers fan and enjoys playing/watching anything ending in -ball. DeeDee is an ESL Instructional Specialist at Dooley Elementary and Miller Elementary in Plano.

As Lead Pastor, Larry is responsible for shepherding and leading the congregation, ministry leaders, and staff, overseeing worship and preaching, providing pastoral care, and serving with ministry oversight. He equips the body of Christ for day-to-day ministry and coordinates outreach around the corner and across the world. Follow his blog, Following Jesus, or listen to recent sermons at PBC.

Jared Sutton

Pastor of Student Ministries

Jared Sutton has served as Pastor of Student Ministries at PBC since October 2024. He loves to teach the Bible and has a passion for building relationships with students to lead them to know and follow Jesus. He, and his wife, Stephanie, are both experienced and effective in building ministry teams and equipping others for ministry to students. Jared and Stephanie have been married for 20 years and have two sons, Elijah (13) and Isaiah (10).

He has served in student ministry for the last 8 years as the Area Director for YoungLife in Southlake, Texas. Prior to working with YoungLife, Jared taught middle school and high school students in Carrol ISD for 7 years. He is eager to bring his passion for students, experience in student ministry, and expertise in creating engaging, meaningful, and inclusive relationships to the PBC family and local community.

Ariel White

Calendar Administrator & Communications Director

Ariel joined the PBC staff in late 2023. She’s attended PBC with her husband, Karl, and daughter, Charis, since 2022, serving in the nursery and on the Women’s Retreat Committee. A self-taught illustrator and professional designer, creativity has always been one of her core traits. She enjoys online gaming with friends, and fiercely cleaning her house. She is endlessly delighted by memes so contextual, they can’t be explained. A sillier goose you will not find.

Joanna Hester

Database Administrator

For more than 20 years, Joanna has been a part of PBC, serving as a volunteer in multiple roles. A long-time data nerd, she has spent much of her professional career working with data. Joanna joined the PBC staff in a part-time position working as the PBC Database Administrator in early 2024.

Susan Mathew

Financial Administrator

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Carey Philley

Facilities Director

Carey has attended Plano Bible Chapel for most of his life and has served in some ministry role here since 2015. Carey has had experience at times serving in AVIT, children’s, students’, college, and adult ministries here at PBC. Currently, he serves as one of the deacons and on staff as the Facilities Director. Carey loves connecting with people of any age or walk of life in order that God’s manifold wisdom might more clearly be reflected in his Church (Eph. 3:8-10).

Carey and his wife, Ali, are lifelong residents of the Plano area. When he is not on DTS campus, you can likely find him reading or playing with their son, Abram.

Ali Philley

Children’s Ministry Director

Ali began attending Plano Bible Chapel while in high school at Plano East Senior High. While in college, she began dating and eventually married her high school friend, Carey. The Philley’s have been actively involved in the life and ministries of PBC since they were married and now serve together with their sweet little boy, Abram.

Ali has a servant’s heart with strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills and a deep desire to serve children, parents, and volunteers.