The Dedicated Staff of Faith Presbyterian
Rev. Keith Dove, Pastor
Pastor
Rev. Keith Dove
Rev. Keith Dove joined the Faith family in June 2021 as pastor. He was born in Russellville, Arkansas, where he grew up playing baseball, fishing, and playing trombone. He attended the University of Central Arkansas and graduated in 2016 with bachelor degrees in religious studies and instrumental music education. Keith graduated summa cum laude with a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School in 2019, and while there he wrote a thesis in Christian ethics. He also completed a certificate in preaching. He completed internships at the Church of Reconciliation in Chapel Hill, Bethany United Methodist Church in West Jefferson and the Durham VA Hospital.
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Rev. Keith Dove
Rev. Keith Dove joined the Faith family in June 2021 as pastor. He was born in Russellville, Arkansas, where he grew up playing baseball, fishing, and playing trombone. He attended the University of Central Arkansas and graduated in 2016 with bachelor degrees in religious studies and instrumental music education. Keith graduated summa cum laude with a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School in 2019, and while there he wrote a thesis in Christian ethics. He also completed a certificate in preaching. He completed internships at the Church of Reconciliation in Chapel Hill, Bethany United Methodist Church in West Jefferson and the Durham VA Hospital.
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Rev. Jim Rissmiller, Parish Associate
Parish Associate
Rev. Jim Rissmiller
Following many years of service to the church as a pastor (Crossroads in Mebane, and Community in Christ Presbyterian in Greensboro), and then on staff of Salem Presbytery, and his retirement, Jim joined the staff of Faith Presbyterian and now serves as part of the Pastoral Team.
Jim's primary duties will be in the area of Pastoral Team, with occasional preaching duties as well.
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Rev. Jim Rissmiller
Following many years of service to the church as a pastor (Crossroads in Mebane, and Community in Christ Presbyterian in Greensboro), and then on staff of Salem Presbytery, and his retirement, Jim joined the staff of Faith Presbyterian and now serves as part of the Pastoral Team.
Jim's primary duties will be in the area of Pastoral Team, with occasional preaching duties as well.
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René Shoffner Summerlin, Music Director
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Music Director
René Shoffner Summerlin René has been a music teacher and director for over 30 years. She earned both her bachelor and master of music degrees from UNCG, with a concentration in voice and piano. Her work with church choirs includes several denominations. She has served as soprano soloist, choir director, pianist, and handbell director. René sang soprano professionally with The Bel Canto Company for 18 years. In addition to her musical work with students from ages 5 through 95, René is a financial advisor and insurance specialist. She especially enjoys guiding seniors and women through the complex world of finances and insurance. |
Monica Joyce, Office Administrator
Office Administrator
Monica Joyce
Monica is in the church office Monday-Friday 9 am-12 pm. As Office Administrator she creates weekly service documents such as the bulletin and PowerPoint slides for Sunday Worship. She aslo greets guests and fields questions from visitors and callers.
Monica is a graduate of UNC-G. She has lived and worked in the Triad since 2000. Her background is in sales and marketing and she came to Faith with a desire to commit to a part-time position that was less demanding but equally fulfilling as her previous roles.
To e-mail Jim, CLICK HERE.
Monica Joyce
Monica is in the church office Monday-Friday 9 am-12 pm. As Office Administrator she creates weekly service documents such as the bulletin and PowerPoint slides for Sunday Worship. She aslo greets guests and fields questions from visitors and callers.
Monica is a graduate of UNC-G. She has lived and worked in the Triad since 2000. Her background is in sales and marketing and she came to Faith with a desire to commit to a part-time position that was less demanding but equally fulfilling as her previous roles.
To e-mail Jim, CLICK HERE.
Michelle Watkins, Childcare Provider
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Childcare Provider
Michelle Watkins Michelle was born in Springfield, Missouri, but spent much of her childhood in St. Petersburg, Florida. She comes to us highly qualified for the position of Childcare Provider. She has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood from GTCC, as well as her Early Childhood Credentials I and II. She is CPR and First Aid certified. She not only works at Faith, but also at "A Child's World," where she will soon celebrate her 16th year. She also works with the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute of UNC-CH and with Guilford College on various programs that are related to childcare. Michelle has three children: Andrew, Jordan, and Kaitlyn. We are pleased to have Michelle on our staff. |