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In-Office Staff
Stephen Melton, Interim Executive Presbyter (starting March 1, 2010)
The Executive Presbyter is the Chief Administrator of the Presbytery and head of staff. Interpreter of Presbytery and Synod missions and resource person to Presbytery committees.
Frank Mansell, Jr, Acting Stated Clerk,
Parliamentarian and custodian of Presbytery's records.
Lois Coffey, Financial Administrator/Treasurer
Handles all financial matters of Presbytery. Helps develop Presbytery's budget. Notifies churches of their financial commitments to the Presbytery and mission beyond the Presbytery.
Karen Robinson, Resource Center Director
Oversees Presbytery's Resource Center.
Terry Cunningham, Associate Presbyter for Older Adult Ministry
Provides workshops and articles on older adult issues. Consults about social and financial resources available to older adults.
Diane Lunsford, Office Administrator
Works with Committee on Ministry, Preparation for Ministry and Congregational Development Committees. Keeps all Minister information up-to-date with the GA, Synod and Board of Pensions. Assists Stated Clerk.
Erica Panaro, Administrative Assistant/Bluestone Secretary.
Handles registrations for camps and finances for Bluestone Conference Center. Maintains committee and Sampler mailing lists. Works with committees in sending out committee notices and minutes. Assists Financial Administrator, DCE, AP for Older Adult Ministries and Executive Presbyter. Works closely with Christian Nurture & Worship, Congregational Development Committee, Nominating Committee and Camps, Conferences and Retreat Ministries Committee.
Sherri Walker, Information Services Director.
Computer Technician for the office. Web site development and maintenance. Editor of The Stream. Compiles, prints and updates Presbytery directory. Prepares reports and materials for Presbytery meetings. Prepares and prints Presbytery minutes and Manual. Oversees all office purchases (maintenance, equipment and supplies). Works closely with the Council and Stewardship of Creation Ministry Team.
Out of Office Staff
Carolyn Arbuckle, Hunger Action Enabler
Oversees Cents-Ability program. Assists congregations in addressing hunger needs in their community.
Susan Sharp Campbell, Associate for Educational Ministries
Assists and supports congregations, educators, and pastors in the areas of Christian Education and Youth Ministry, including teacher training, program development and evaluation, officer training.
Mark Miller, Bluestone Director
Oversees the management and maintenance of Bluestone Conference Center. Serves as host for all groups using the facilities at Bluestone Conference Center. Recruits, hires and supervises service and maintenance staff. Lives in residence at the facility throughout the year.
Special Presbyters for Quadrant Ministries:
Oversee the pastorless church process and assist the churches in providing pastoral care. Shepherd to church professionals and their families. Work with churches in conflict situations.
Quadrant 1 Mary Jane Knapp -Special Presbyter
Quadrant 2 Barbara Accord- Staff Resource
Quadrant 3 Carolyn Arbuckle - Staff Resource
Quadrant 4 Robert Newman - Staff Resource