Rev. R. Clay Strawn, Senior Pastor
Pastor and Sis. Strawn were elected to serve the Hillsboro church in 1992. They love Hillsboro and are continually striving to connect people with the Savior, Jesus Christ. Pastor's vision for Hillsboro is to see each member of the church a minister in some area of service.
Pastor and Sis. Strawn married in 1987 and immediately moved into ministry. They were both Bible quizzers as teenagers, and they have coached Bible quiz teams at various times throughout their ministry. They have been privileged to preach in many district, national, and international events. They love to teach leadership seminars and work with people of all ages. They have a passion for souls that keeps them continually working to find avenues to help people be bettered.
Brother Strawn sits on UPC Texas district board, serving as the presbyter of section 3, and Sis. Strawn serves the UPC Texas District as the secretary of the Ladies’ Ministries. Bro. Strawn also serves as a member of the board of directors for Texas Bible College. They enjoy working with ministers in the area. Bro. and Sis. Strawn have served the Texas District as the senior Bible Quiz Coordinators since 1991. As they are both former quizzers, they have a total involvement of 45 years in the Bible quiz ministry.
They both attended Jackson College of Ministries, and Pastor Strawn has a Bachelor of Theology from the college. Brother Strawn also holds a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington, and dual Masters Degree in Education and English from A&M at Commerce. He also holds a principal’s certification from A&M—Commerce. Sis. Kaylynn Strawn has a certificate in Dental assisting from TSTI, and she holds a nursing degree from Hill College. The Strawns have 2 children, Faith, a graduate of TBC who is currently working on a Masters in counseling, and son Noah who serves on staff in Magnolia TX. Both children are actively involved in the work of the Lord. Noah is married to Lindsey, their daughter-in-love! Faith is married to Rev. Brian Chambers and they serve as the youth pastor of The Sanctuary in Cleveland, Texas. Pastor and Sister Strawn enjoy 5 grand chldren: Atticus, Addyson, Annelyse, Anson, and Scout!
Pastor and SisterStrawn are convinced that the study of God's word and involvement in the body of Christ will affect every area of an individual's life. The goal of the church is to equip each person to become highly effective in the work of God’s kingdom. The Holy Ghost desires to evangelize every part of an individual's personality. God will train his will, stir his emotions, and prick his intellect. Because knowing the Word of God makes one free from the bondages of sin, the Hillsboro United Pentecostal Church will strive to aid the member and visitor in knowing the true meaning of victory in Christ Jesus.
Pastor and Sister Strawn are continually seeking avenues to serve the people of Hill County and abroad. They are convinced that the gospel of Jesus Christ will liberate individuals so that each converted person can lead a happy, fulfilled life! In addition to reaching the communities in Hill County with the gospel, Bro. and Sis. Strawn started a daughter work, Waco-Life UPC, in Waco, Texas in 2013. The church is now an affiliated church of the UPCI. Bro. and Sis. Strawn pastor Waco-Life as well as the First United Pentecostal Church of Hillsboro.
Pastor and Sis. Strawn married in 1987 and immediately moved into ministry. They were both Bible quizzers as teenagers, and they have coached Bible quiz teams at various times throughout their ministry. They have been privileged to preach in many district, national, and international events. They love to teach leadership seminars and work with people of all ages. They have a passion for souls that keeps them continually working to find avenues to help people be bettered.
Brother Strawn sits on UPC Texas district board, serving as the presbyter of section 3, and Sis. Strawn serves the UPC Texas District as the secretary of the Ladies’ Ministries. Bro. Strawn also serves as a member of the board of directors for Texas Bible College. They enjoy working with ministers in the area. Bro. and Sis. Strawn have served the Texas District as the senior Bible Quiz Coordinators since 1991. As they are both former quizzers, they have a total involvement of 45 years in the Bible quiz ministry.
They both attended Jackson College of Ministries, and Pastor Strawn has a Bachelor of Theology from the college. Brother Strawn also holds a B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Arlington, and dual Masters Degree in Education and English from A&M at Commerce. He also holds a principal’s certification from A&M—Commerce. Sis. Kaylynn Strawn has a certificate in Dental assisting from TSTI, and she holds a nursing degree from Hill College. The Strawns have 2 children, Faith, a graduate of TBC who is currently working on a Masters in counseling, and son Noah who serves on staff in Magnolia TX. Both children are actively involved in the work of the Lord. Noah is married to Lindsey, their daughter-in-love! Faith is married to Rev. Brian Chambers and they serve as the youth pastor of The Sanctuary in Cleveland, Texas. Pastor and Sister Strawn enjoy 5 grand chldren: Atticus, Addyson, Annelyse, Anson, and Scout!
Pastor and SisterStrawn are convinced that the study of God's word and involvement in the body of Christ will affect every area of an individual's life. The goal of the church is to equip each person to become highly effective in the work of God’s kingdom. The Holy Ghost desires to evangelize every part of an individual's personality. God will train his will, stir his emotions, and prick his intellect. Because knowing the Word of God makes one free from the bondages of sin, the Hillsboro United Pentecostal Church will strive to aid the member and visitor in knowing the true meaning of victory in Christ Jesus.
Pastor and Sister Strawn are continually seeking avenues to serve the people of Hill County and abroad. They are convinced that the gospel of Jesus Christ will liberate individuals so that each converted person can lead a happy, fulfilled life! In addition to reaching the communities in Hill County with the gospel, Bro. and Sis. Strawn started a daughter work, Waco-Life UPC, in Waco, Texas in 2013. The church is now an affiliated church of the UPCI. Bro. and Sis. Strawn pastor Waco-Life as well as the First United Pentecostal Church of Hillsboro.
