Interim Pastor
Dr. Benjamin Williams |
Ben has a BA in Religious Studies from Stetson University, a Master of Divinity in Systematic Theology and New Testament from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a PhD in New Testament from the University of Erlangen in Erlangen, Germany. He is a published author, plays the guitar, writes Christian music, including Children’s music, and has written Sunday School and Vacation Bible School curriculums. He joins us most recently from First Presbyterian Church in Thomasville, NC where he served as an interim minister for two years, but has also served in Germany, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia during his 27 years of ministry, and has extensive interim ministry experience. Dr. Williams lives in Reidsville with his wife Ceci and their six dogs.
Benjamin officially begin his ministry with us on July 15th, 2009.
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email
pastor1stpres@embarqmail.com |
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Parish Assistant
Ron Slaughter |
I was born August 5, 1946 here in (Spray) Eden. I received my high school diploma from John Motley Morehead High School in 1964. In 1966 I married the former Barbara (Bunnie) Carter at the First Presbyterian Church of then Leaksville (Eden), N. C. at the 432 Bridge Street location.
After high school I continued my education at Mars Hill College and graduated in 1968 with the Bachelor of Music Education degree.
Then, Bunnie and I moved to Fort Worth, Texas where I attained the Bachelor of Church Music degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1972. From 1966 until 1999 I served in various churches in Texas and North Carolina as part time or full time minister of music and /or assistant pastor. Also, I've been employed with several manufacturing companies in the management area.
In 1999 I was asked by the Session of First Presbyterian Church, Eden to be a contract employee and serve as the Parish Assistant. On January 1, 20071 became a full time staff member. I have been a member of First Presbyterian Church, Eden since 1974.
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Coordinator of Education
Kim Meeks
"I don't often think of this ministry as my "work," although it clearly is that too. Ministry is my life, and is intertwined with who I am in such a way that is often difficult to separate.
Kim has been the Church Educator at First Presbyterian Church since February of 2002. Her main focus is the children's ministry through Sunday morning and Wednesday night activities. She, along with a great Children's Ministry team, lead a rotational model enrichment program called "G.R.A.C.E. Place" each Sunday Morning for 1St -8th grade. One of her favorite parts of children's ministry is developing curriculum for "G.R.A.C.E. Place". Teaching Biblical-sound truths & virtues to the students using art, science, video, games, cooking and puppets and then seeing the "AH HA" moments when the group really get the message of God's saving grace and love for each one.
She is currently working towards becoming a Certified Christian Educator in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Kim's husband Rick, an elder of FPC, is employed with Procter & Gamble of Brown Summit. They have two children: Ricky, 23 & Nikki, 19 and Dakota, her furry, five year old Siberian/German shepherd mix.
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Treasurer
Beth Chandler
I came to work at First Pres in December of 1998. I worked in the Accounts Payable department of Fieldcrest Cannon for 18 years until my job was relocated to Kannapolis in June of
1998. In December of 1998 my father-in-law (Calvin Chandler) was having surgery and Pastor Joel was visiting with my motherin-law (Jackie) at the hospital. My husband was also there,
am not sure exactly how it came up that FPC was looking for a part time secretary but my husband told Pastor Joel I was unemployed. A few days later I was interviewed and got the job.
I was part time secretary until July 2005 when I became full time. In August 2007 I moved into the Treasurer's position.
I am a member of Osborne Baptist Church. Even though am not a member of FPC I feel like I am a part of this church. love attending the special events here! My husband also grew up in FPC.
I have been married to Greg for 27 years. We have two children, Josh age 21 and Katie age 18. We also have two cocker spaniels, Holly and Molly.
email
bchandler@embarqmail.com
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Organist
Cindy Gauldin |
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