Open Positions at First Presbyterian
We currently have several positions open, including Campus Minister, Organist, and Bell Choir Director. Please contact the church if you are interested in any of these positions.
Meet the Staff
Ned Beckes -Interim Pastor
My wife, Mimi and I celebrate
more than a century of faith in Presbyterian congregations. She is
a PPK (Presbyterian preacher’s kid) born in NC and reared in
VA and KY. I,
on the other hand, was born and baptized into a Presbyterian congregation
organized in 1946 in a suburban area of Pittsburgh, PA. I majored
in theology discerning at an early age a deep sense of God’s
calling to serve and minister in a pastoral role. Mimi graduated from
the University of Kentucky and remains a Cats fan along with her brothers,
sister, and mother, Anne, all of whom live in or near Lexington.
For more than twenty years, I’ve specialized in intentional
interim ministry.
Our family is widely dispersed -- four children, two sons-in-law,
and three grandchildren live in TN, KY, and NC. Our siblings and their
families are in AZ and KY. And there’s Maggie, our ever-faithful
dog of many years. As for hobbies and interests…I’ll let
you know when I complete my doctorate of ministry studies at Louisville
Seminary in time for “retirement” when I can seriously
take up golf and readings in United States history.
Dana
Miller-Office Manager
Dana has been the Office Manager for First Presbyterian Church since July of 1998. Dana is a vital part of running the church. She is a friendly and helpful person, who shows her dedication to the Lord through her daily service.
Dana and her husband, Kent, have three grown children: Brook, Kyle and Brett. Originally from the Ashland area, Dana moved to Richmond to attend Eastern Kentucky University. She and Kent have called Richmond home since meeting at EKU.
Monica Tillie-Director of Missions and Education
Monica has been working for the church since November 2002. She graduated from Eastern with a bachelors degree in Psychology and a masters degree in Counseling. She completed the licensure for counselors 2002. She has worked with spouse abuse victims, homeless families, and people with drug addictions.
Monica provides outreach to our community by helping those in need. She has started a small food bank and furniture bank at the Church. She is also responsible for the coordination of the Christian Education Ministries.
Monica and her husband, Scott, have been married since 1995 and live in Berea with their son, Xavier, their daughter Grace.
Denise & Kevin Crump-Co-Directors of Youth Ministry
Denise and Kevin in charge of the youth program here at First Presbyterian. They are members here as well as their oldest three children. The are excited about the challenges ahead and strife to improve upon our youth programs.
Joyce Wolf-Music Director
Joyce
has been the music director for since May of 2002. She is also
an associate professor at Eastern Kentucky University in the music
department.
She has a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, and a Master of Music & Applied Voice, with a minor in Baroque Performance Practice from West Virginia University. She received her doctorate from the University of Kentucky in Music Arts in Vocal Performance with a Minor in Music History.
Joyce and her husband, Gene, have two children, Lacey, age 15, and Morgan, age 12. Gene is a Special Education teacher at Model Laboratory School.
Donna Baker-Presbyterian Preschool Teacher
Donna has been the teacher with the Preschool for nine years. She is a Certified Teacher, with a bachelors degree in Early Elementary Education. She received her degree from Eastern Kentucky University. She is a graduate of Model Lab School and is a Richmond native.
Previously, she worked at Daniel Boone Elementary for two years. But she prefers working with younger children in a Christian atmosphere.
She and her husband, John, have one son, Brady.
Gil
Shew-Treasurer
Gil has been treasurer for about eight years. His primary job is as the Administrator of St. Andrews Retirement Community. St. Andrews is a 40 acre facility that includes independent living, assisted living and nursing care.
Gil has a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from Eastern Kentucky University.
Gil takes care of all of our financial needs for the general fund, love fund, and the endowment.
Child Care Staff
The Church provides childcare for Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings and several special events. Carina Evans is in charge of the nursery, while Lane Orttenburger and Amelia Shew take care of the elementary aged children.
