Missions Minister

jibin.mathew@prestonridge.org

Jibin Mathew joined Preston Ridge Church in August 2025 as Mission Minister, driven by a passion for sharing the gospel both locally and globally. His ministry experience spans church planting and pastoral leadership in India and the USA. He holds a Bachelor’s in Theology, a Master’s in Psychology, and is currently pursuing a second Master’s at Dallas Theological Seminary.

Serving alongside his wife, Sherin, and their daughter Olivia, Jibin envisions the Church as a Spirit-led community that offers a foretaste of the Kingdom of God—pointing toward the day when Christ will fully establish His reign and people from every “ethnos” will worship Him together. He is deeply committed to the Great Commission, believing that every believer is called to actively engage in mission, making disciples, and extending the gospel to all nations.

The Mathews enjoy traveling, connecting with people, and savoring the richness of diverse cultures and cuisines.

Student Pastor

zander.turner@prestonridge.org

Zander became the Youth Pastor in August of 2024. He loves all Dallas sports teams, and truly believes that he is a top 10 Mario Kart player. Zander has been involved with Kanakuk Ministries for years, including Kampout, Link Year, and others. 

He is passionate about the discipleship of teens and developing leaders. His desire is to see the students of Preston Ridge fall in love with Jesus and to have a blast while teaching truth

Minister of Connections & Discipleship

byron.jackson@prestonridge.org

Byron began serving as Connections and Discipleship Pastor at Preston Ridge in June 2026.  He brings 30 years of ministry experience, which includes 5 churches. Byron has served as a youth minister, a college and singles minister, and 16 of those years as a senior pastor.  Mission involvement is a priority as he led those churches to work in Mongolia, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Morocco, Germany, England, and Mexico.  Byron is a graduate of Hardin Simmons University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. 
Byron and his wife, Dalissa, have three children.  Dalissa is a teacher in the Frisco Independent School District. Cole is a young professional working in the health and nutrition industry. Chloe is a young professional working in the cosmetology industry. Conley is a student at Liberty High School.   As a family, they love the beach and the mountains. Experiencing life together is a priority for them and making memories is their joy!   Byron enjoys fishing, hunting, and playing the guitar.  The ocean is his favorite place to visit and where he feels the Glory of God and His mighty hand of creation.   

Byron considers it a great privilege to serve under Pastor Mark and alongside the other ministry staff of Preston Ridge. He looks forward to making much of Jesus at Preston Ridge and helping others take their next step with Jesus! 

Interim Children's Director

Nish.Parham@prestonridge.org

Nish Parham serves as the Interim Children’s Director.  She, her husband, their two adult children have lived in Frisco for 28 years and seen it grow and flourish to where it is now. 

Nish has worked with children for over twenty years in a Christian non-denominational preschool, and currently also serves as the Director of  Kidz World Preschool.  She believes working with children is an incredibly rewarding calling and loves to inspire curiosity, kindness, creativity, out of the box thinking, building confidence and teaching children the gospel.

She is excited to be at Preston Ridge this summer and work with the students and volunteers and to watch the students grow their relationship with Christ.