Historical Information
Crestholme Presbyterian Church was organized in November 1923 with twenty members, two Elders, and one Deacon. The Rev. J. W. Harrison was the first pastor. Preceding organization a Sunday School was formed in July 1923 under the direction of Rev. J. L. McMurray. Following early growth and decline during the difficult days of the depression years, the church took an upswing during the war and early post-war years under the longest pastorate, that of Dr. F. M. Davis, 1941-1952.
In 1954, a decision was made to relocate to the present location. During the next ten years, the present facilities, including a manse, were built while Dr. Jack C. Ramsay and the Rev. Will Fred Galbraith were Pastors. In June 1955, the first unit, including a Fellowship Hall and Class Rooms were ready for use. The Sanctuary and Offices were completed in January 1964.
The Church has always operated out of a deep sense of commitment to a mission of service to the Southeast San Antonio Community and continues to do so in this its 100th year of service.
Crestholme Pastors
- October 1923-September 1924
- The Rev. J. W. Harrison
- October 1924-October 1927
- The Rev. J. Ludwell Davis
- October 1927-July 1932
- The Rev. G. J. Craven
- July 1932-May 1939
- The Rev. J. Leighton Green
- July 1939-May 1940
- The Rev. Leslie O’Conner
- May 1940-September 1941
- The Rev. Charles B. Brown
- September & October 1941
- The Rev. Frank Mc Elroy
- October 1941-1952
- Dr. Francis M. Davis
- 1952-1960
- Dr. Jack C. Ramsay
- 1960-1968
- The Rev. Will Fred Galbraith
- 1968-1972
- The Rev. Joe T. Sheeler
- 1973-1976
- The Rev. David T. Moore
- January 1977-1979
- The Rev. Murdoch McRae
- 1980 Interim
- The Rev. Edgar Graham
- 1980-1984
- Dr. Claude Wilson-Stayton &
- Dr. Margaret Wilson-Stayton
- Mar 1984-January 1985 Interim
- The Rev. Edgar Graham
- February 1985-August 1992
- The Rev. Patricia L. Lane
- 1992-1993 Interim
- The Rev. William R. Jones, Jr.
- September 1993-December 1996
- The Rev. Ron W. Jones
- February 1997 Temporary Stated Supply
- The Rev. William R. Jones, Jr.
- June 1997-June 2007 Part-Time Pastor
- The Rev. William R. Jones, Jr.
- Mid 2007-March 2013
- Layman Virgil Peterson &
- The Rev. John A. Shute
- March 2013-April 2018
- Layman Virgil Peterson &
- The Rev. Stephen Nickle
- Apr 2018-May 2018
- Layman Virgil Peterson
- May 2018-June 2020
- The Rev. Tom Heger &
- CLP Larry Sears &
- Layman Dr. Carlos Baladez
- June 2020-October 2020
- CLP Larry Sears &
- Layman Dr. Carlos Baladez
- October 2020-
- CLP Larry Sears &
- Layman Dr. Carlos Baladez &
- Elder Fred Archer
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