Family: Spouse: Edna R. Alegria
(BSN, RN; Harris County Hospital District)
Daughter: Paula C. Alegria (junior, Lamar University)
Sons: Francisco (Frankie) (5th grade) &
Stephen C. Alegria (3rd Grade)
Education:
•Stephen F. Austin State University, Bachelor of Science, Nacogdoches, Texas, 1976
• Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Master of Divinity, Dallas, Texas, 1988
• The Theological School, Drew University, Doctor of Ministry, Madison, NJ, 1997
Church Involvement: Previously served:
• National Committee on Hispanic Ministries, (‘92-’96)
• Conference Committee on Hispanic Ministries
• Conference Committee on Religion and Race
• Episcopal Committee
• Trustee, United Methodist Foundation
• Wesley Community Center, Board of Directors
• Houston Board of Missions
• Jurisdictional Conference Delegate, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004
• General Conference Delegate, 2000, 2004
• Conference Board of Ministry, (1 992-2004)
• Currently Serving:
• Golden Cross Committee, Texas Annual Conference
• Regional Director, Foundation for Evangelism, Lake Junaluska, NC
• Beaumont District, Board of Ministry, Chairperson
• Board of Directors, Wesley Foundation, Lamar University
• Board of Directors, Lakeview Conference Center
• Advisory Trustee, United Methodist Foundation, Texas Annual Conference
Community Involvement:
• Beaumont Founders Chapter, Lion Club International
• Downtown Area Clergy Group
• Beaumont Club, Rotary International
• Board of Directors, Boys Haven
• Community Development Commission, City of Beaumont, Appointed by the Mayor (2005-2007)
• Secretary, SE Texas Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
Churches Served: as Senior Pastor
• St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas, 1988-1992
• Reid Memorial United Methodist Church, Houston, Texas, 1992-1997
• First United Methodist Church, Brazoria, Texas, 1997- December 31, 2003
• First United Methodist Church, Beaumont, Texas, December31, 2003 to Present
Hobbies: Horticulture, Computer, Reading, Woodwork, Calligraphy