Pastoral, Office, & Music Staff
Rev. Dr. Wayne Eberly, Pastor, and Julie Eberly came to APC in February of 2023, having served churches in California, Rhode Island, and a previous pastorate in Houston. In June of 2026 Wayne celebrated his 40th anniversary as an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church. Finding great joy in leading Bible Studies and small groups, Wayne also has a deep love for preaching. A graduate of San Francisco Theological Seminary (Masters of Divinity) and Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Doctor of Ministry), Wayne had the privilege of serving as an adjunct faculty member with Fuller Seminary’s Texas campus, teaching their preaching course.
Wayne has a love for the whole church family, finding great joy spending time with the entire church family, from the youngest to the oldest. Being a pastor is his passion, seeking to share the love of Christ as the church reaches out to the world with the message of hope, healing, and wholeness.
Married since 1982, Wayne and Julie have been blessed with four children and six grandchildren, who affectionately call them Bubba and Ebby.
Rhonda Blake, Office Coordinator, is originally from Northern Virginia, moved to Texas in 2006 and now lives in Houston. She spends a lot of time with her family: two daughters – Emily (10) and Alexandra (28) and two grandchildren, Landon (4) and Emery (1), and her mother “GiGi”. With a background in administrative roles across various industries, including experience as an Office Manager and Executive Assistant, she brings strong organizational skills and behind-the-scenes support to the team. Rhonda is excited to begin this new chapter in her career and faith journey, and looks forward to connecting with the church community.
Joe Weir, Director of Music, is a retired teacher. He spent 34 years teaching music and choir in the Humble Independent School District. During his tenure as a public school educator, Joe served as the State Vocal Chairman and the President of the Texas Music Educators Association. He earned his Bachelor of Music Education from the University of North Texas in 1984 and his Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Houston in 1999. Joe came to APC in the Spring of 2001 and has been with us ever since. He finds a peace and acceptance at APC unlike any congregation that he has served in the past. He organizes the music for worship at APC and leads the Chancel Choir and Men’s Ensemble on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings.
In addition to his work at APC, Joe is the founder and Artistic Director of the Lake Houston Chamber Singers, a community ensemble that performs locally and tours abroad.
Carl V. Braden, Pianist, joined Atascocita Presbyterian Church “APC” in 2001 as the Pianist. He holds a Bachelor of Music, Summa cum Laude from Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University-San Marcos). Carl is a retired teacher. He spent 31 years teaching music and choir in Harlingen and Humble ISD. In addition to his service at APC, Carl also serves as accompanist for many area clinics, workshops and choir camps. He is also the accompanist for and a member of the Lake Houston Chamber Singers. In 1997, Carl was named Teacher of the Year at Atascocita Middle School and is a member of Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers. He maintains active memberships in the Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Choral Directors Association and the Texas Music Adjudicators Association.