​​Pastor Allison
​is originally from Atlanta, Georgia. She attended college at Transylvania University, a Disciples of Christ-related college in Lexington, Kentucky. Originally intending to become a high school English teacher, Allison felt her Call at the end of her Sophomore year and shifted her studies to religion. Following college, Allison found her way to Brite Divinity School in Fort Worth Texas where she received her Masters of Divinity.

​Allison served four and a half years as the Minister to Children, Youth, and Young Adults at First Christian Church in Garland, Texas before coming to East Dallas Christian Church. She started her Call with East Dallas on October 2nd, 2016. Her passion for introducing children and youth to Good News of Jesus Christ through relational ministry is a blessing for our congregation.

Allison currently lives in Garland with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs: Rufus and Sadie.

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BRYCE BIFFLE
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Dallas-born and Garland-raised, Bryce Biffle holds a Master of Music (Musicology) from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX and a Bachelors of Music (Composition) from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. Prior to his appointment at East Dallas Christian Church, he served as Director of Music Ministries at Midway Hills Christian Church in Dallas (2022-2023) and accompanist at Axe Memorial United Methodist Church in Garland (2017-2022). He considers social justice at the heart of his work as a musician, educator, and now church music director. Apart from his work at East Dallas Christian Church, Bryce teaches elementary music (PK-5th Grade) in Garland ISD where he also accompanies the Garland Children’s Chorus.
For the past 12 years, Bryce has served as music director, accompanist, and conductor for numerous DFW-area musical theater productions. While teaching, theatrical work, and religious music take up a majority of his professional life, Bryce is also an active composer, arranger, published film music scholar, and freelance multi-instrumentalist in a variety of musical genres from country-western to European folk music, from polka to jazz and beyond. He holds a “Level 1” certification in the Kodály method and "Level 2" certification in Orff Schulwerk from SMU Summer Music Workshops and is a registered member of the Texas Music Educators Association, the International Tuba-Euphonium Association, The Film Music Society, and BMI.

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JANIE AUTZ
​DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH
After my mother’s passing in 2000, I felt the need to give back for the wonderful care she had received from very dedicated caregivers as well as hospice.  At that time the East Dallas Community Center was looking for a Community Development Director to  help turn an aging building into a vital collaborative center for nonprofit agencies whose programs and services would benefit our community. I saw this as a great opportunity to “give back.”  I was hired and my first day was November 1, 2000.

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LUANN JOHNSON
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Luann  Johnson arrived at EDCC on July 1, 2012 after a church member referred her to Raymond Tolentino and the need for a modern-day church secretary.  Gone is the beehive hairdo, PDX  switchboard and congregation gossip … rolling in a new era of spirited evangelism, desktop publishing, a large Cannon workstation, security cameras, shuffling AR & AP duties for Mr. Tolentino and passing out hugs and sweet treats to our little ones and visitors.  Our EDCC family would all agree that Lulu is a big football fan, a quiet and faithful soul, energizer Easter Bunny, Labrador Mom and an enthusiastic event volunteer.
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​PEGGY Mc CURDY
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
​Bio coming soon...

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​Nursery Care
Our nursery is lovingly staffed by Erika and Beatriz, who provide a safe and welcoming environment for our youngest children. Both are fully trained and background-checked, giving parents peace of mind while they worship and participate in church life.