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Meet our staff
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Educational Background: Rev. Béghin earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 2012 from the University of Arizona with honors in German Studies and minors in Sociology, Religion, and German Language. Hoping to go into forensic psychology, God had other plans for Emily and she went on to earn her Master of Divinity degree in 2015 from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, where she received a strong theological education specializing in Preaching and Pastoral Care studies. In 2021 Emily began working to earn her Doctorate of Ministry Degree with a focus on Wonder of the Soul from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Pastor Emily's final project is on the impressions of the most controversial images of Jesus Christ from the postmodern era and their effect on the spiritual development of young people today. Her graduation date is upcoming!
Ministry Experience: Pastor Emily was ordained in the Presbytery of the Grand Canyon on October 11th, 2015, and was called to serve as a Lily Resident Fellow, resident minister at First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor, MI. After finishing the program in 2017, she went on to serve as an Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia Beach, VA, then First Presbyterian Church of Bryan, TX, and Palms Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, FL. Emily is excited to learn and grow alongside the staff and members of RRPC in her new role as Pastor and Head of Staff.
Personal Life: Emily was born in Indianapolis, IN and raised until the age of 12 as a Methodist in Carmel, IN. When her family moved to Scottsdale, AZ they became Presbyterians, and the rest is history! Pastor Emily has a husband, Brian, two step children, Kaylee and Liam, and a little baby on the way, Theodore (expected Easter Sunday 2025!) Also a part of the family are dogs, Sammy and Gibbs and her black cat, Salem. Her hobbies include playing the trumpet, watching Sci Fi shows, and reading. She takes her lattes with a shot of lavender hot or iced and she loves having tacos for lunch. Texas has been a home to her soul and she is glad to be living in Round Rock amongst such a vibrant and growing community.
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A native of St. Louis, Missouri, the Rev. Dr. Jack Lilley taught New Testament studies in a Protestant seminary in Maracay, Venezuela, a Jesuit university in Mexico City, and an international online graduate school based in San José, Costa Rica. He also organized and pastored two congregations. From 2006 on, he ministered in Presbyterian churches in Northern Illinois, organizing a Hispanic congregation, providing pastoral support in two churches, and serving as solo pastor in Plainfield, Illinois. Retiring in 2016, he moved to the Austin area with his wife Esther, where they have joyfully worshiped and served at the Round Rock Presbyterian Church.
With an international and multicultural outlook, Jack strives to show both respectful openness to the world’s peoples and faiths, as well as compassionate support to the vulnerable and dispossessed of our society. In the parish, he seeks to encourage and equip people in their faith, while showing special understanding and concern for those who struggle in their faith journey.
roundedemail john.m.lilley.05@gmail.com
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Steve Moreland
Director of Music
Our Music Director, Steve Moreland, joined RRPC in July of 2011. Steve earned his Bachelor of Music Education and Master of Music degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University. Since arriving in Austin in 2009, he has served as an administrator and instructor of Georgetown Music Studio, the Director of Bands for Veritas Academy of Austin, and is the Owner/Music Director of The Vintage 15 jazz ensemble. Learn more about The Vintage 15 here.
roundedemail Smoreland@roundrockpresbyterian.org.
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I was born in Corpus Christi but moved to the Austin area when I was 2 so I consider myself an Austinite. I am a 7th generation Texan. I have degrees in Office Administration and am working on my degree in American Sign Language Interpreting. I am currently continuing my education with Western Oregon University. I hope to be an interpreter in the future, after getting my state certification. I worked for Austin Community College in different roles for a number of years. I have a dachshund pup named Annie Pearl who takes up the majority of my attention. Other hobbies I enjoy are swimming, white water rafting, reading, traveling, photography, arts and crafts, and spending time with my niece and nephew. I am also a proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, so I go to Oklahoma when possible to attend pow wows and other events. I am also a caretaker to my 81 year old dad. I am happy to be here and looking forward to this new chapter of my life.
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Laurie Meinert
director of youth and children's ministry
I am Laurie Meinert and I’m excited to begin working at Round Rock Presbyterian
Church as the Youth and Children’s Director! Before moving to Round Rock, I worked at several PCUSA churches, most recently at New Hope Presbyterian Church in St. Charles, Missouri for almost fifteen years. At New Hope, I was the Office Manager and the Children and Youth Coordinator. I worked weekly with children and youth during Sunday school and Worship Feast. I also implemented a fellowship program for children that met monthly, and helped coordinate and design activities for the weekly Youth Group meetings and the monthly fellowship activities in which the youth participated. I was born and raised outside of St. Louis, Missouri and moved to Round Rock, Texas with my husband, Chris. Chris and I share three children, Nikki, Al and Christopher; and three fur babies, Izzy, Cooper and Jazmyn. I have always had a passion for working with children, helping them learn and grow in their faith, and teaching them about what an amazing God we serve! I enjoy outside activities, including hiking, horseback riding, swimming and canoeing. I also love any kind of puzzle, crafting and making things from scratch. And on rainy days, I love settling down with a good book. I am so blessed to be joining Round Rock Presbyterian’s congregation and I’m very excited to get to know the members, youth and children!
roundedemail rrpcyouth@roundrockpresbyterian.org
