Our Staff
Rev. Billy Crain, Pastor
Billy is a native Texan who grew up in Dallas and met his lovely wife Ashley while at school in Austin. Billy has worked in education, coaching, business, and held multiple ministry roles. For seven years, Billy served as the Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) Campus minister at Rice University in Houston. In 2014, Billy and his family moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas where he served as an assistant pastor and helped start Christ Community Church Fayetteville.
Ashley grew up in Austin. She loves to spend her time outside and with women. She is passionate about teaching women about the Living God as He reveals Himself in the Bible.
The Crains came to Christ Church Kerrville in 2019. Ashley and Billy have four children: William, Knox, Jackson, and Parker.
Carey Thompson, Worship Leader
Carey is a gifted musician who loves leading worship and working with her fellow musicians on the music team. One aspect of CCPK worship she particularly enjoys are the songs. “The songs we sing have rich lyrics, deep meaning, and help people grow spiritually.”
Carey received a Bachelor of Music Education from Baylor University and has served as a teacher in public and private schools for over 20 years. She also has experience leading church and children’s choirs. She and her husband, Mickey, have lived in Kerrville for 38 years and have 5 grown children.
Linda Berg, Youth Ministry Worker
Raised in Houston and Bandera, Linda is wife to Tim Berg, mom to four grown children and one teen, Desté—a heart transplant survivor. She is also Mimi to three perfect grandchildren. A former Young Life staff member, Linda has enjoyed working with teens ever since she quit being one herself!
As a homeschool mom, Linda was well-prepared when God called the Bergs to Rwanda in 2012, where Tim served as a missionary surgeon while Linda blogged about their family's experiences. In Kenya, Linda taught 12th-grade English at Rift Valley Academy, while Tim directed a surgery residency.
After returning to the States, Linda created KivuLove, whose purpose is to share God's love with people in need in Rwanda, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. She holds a Master's degree in Secondary Education and is excited about working with all the wonderful kids and their families.
Christine Crawford, Director of Communications
Christine is a published poet and freelance writer, a podcaster, and an unabashed theology geek with a heart for the vulnerable. She holds 1.5 master's degrees from Dallas Theological Seminary and leads The Holy Shift—a ministry that helps people explore God's upside-down kingdom through art, story, and humor. You'll find Christine on the porch of her creekside cabin with her two dogs (one sinner, one saint), savoring anything involving music, laughter, nature, or words.
Anne Childs, Administrative Assistant
Anne is originally from Atlanta, GA and moved to Texas close to 3 years ago with her family from Brevard, North Carolina. Prior to moving to Texas, Anne worked as a special education teacher for 4.5 years. Since becoming a mom of three, Anne primarily stays home with their three kids and is involved with Kerr County Young Life. She loves drinking coffee, going for walks, and spending time with friends and family.
Anne and her husband, Caleb, have three children: Ellie, Jack, and June.