Ministerial Staff

James P. Walker, Ph.D.
Senior Pastor

Dr. Walker sensed a call to Christian ministry at age 16. Since then, he has devoted his life in service of ministry. He has served as missionary in Honduras and as a pastor of churches Pennsylvania. His gift as pastor/teacher has been enhanced by his studies in Fine Arts and Education at Calvin College as well as Christian Education at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. His completion of Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Formative Spirituality at Duqesne University has enhanced his ministry in spiritual direction and counseling. Doctor Walker was called by White Rock Community Church as Senior Pastor in March of 2002.

Dr. Walker is the proud father of five children and three grandsons.

Douglas Shaffer
Associate Pastor

Pastor Douglas provides oversight and Pastoral Care of the Friend's Ministry and our Outreach programs; seeking new and innovative direction in reaching out to our community. As God directs people into our church, Douglas seeks to enhance their welcome and aid them in their service to ministry for education, celebration and service.

Douglas' education toward ministry includes two years at Evangel College, and two years at Central Bible College. Additionally, he has completed two years of the Education for Ministry curriculum through the University of the South. His church involvement includes work as a Children's Pastor, Episcopal Cathedral Chapter member, and deacon, along with other various ministry involvements.

Marianne Mundee
Assistant Pastor

Born and raised in Dallas, Marianne Mundee attended MacArthur High School, Mountain View Junior College, UT Health Science Center in Dallas and received her Masters in Counseling from Amberton University. For 25 years she has provided individual, couples, and family social work services in Dallas County. She currently monitors residential treatment facilities for children throughout the State of Texas. While in graduate school, Pastor Marianne learned of White Rock Community Church's Friends Ministry program. "After attending one time, I knew I had finally found a church that provided comfort and peace in bringing my spiritual foundation and my identity together with a church family serving God in word and in Spirit."

Marianne Mundee was called to serve as Assistant Pastor in 1997. She now serves as spiritual counselor, liaison to the Women's and Couples Ministry, and leads home bible studies and Sunday School classes.

Vivian Davis
Assistant Pastor

Pastor Viv's still creating her autobiography. As soon as she supplies it we'll have it here!

Dean Bishop
Pastor Emeritus

Dean Bishop is a charter of member of White Rock Community Church serving as deacon in the first year of its inception. Since then he served as Associate Pastor, works with the Friend's Ministry, Visitation, and Outreach Programs. In 2004, the church named him Pastor Emeritus.

Pastor Dean received his ordination at First Baptist Church in Mena, Arkansas; and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.