The Dedicated Staff of Faith Presbyterian
Rev. Karen Ware Jackson, Pastor
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Pastor Reverend Karen Ware Jackson Karen enjoys bringing creative, interactive elements into traditional worship settings. She is passionate about helping folks discern their call to love God and to love others. Originally from Texas, Karen is a graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA and served as a Young Adult Volunteer with the PC(USA) in Hollywood, CA. Karen's husband, Rob, is the pastor of Community in Christ, Presbyterian in Greensboro. They have two young children who join them in ministry. Karen blogs about the intersection of life and faith at Ordinary Time. To email Karen, click here |
Stephanie Lindley, Director of Music Ministries
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Director of Music Ministries
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Lois Bazhaw, Parish Nurse
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Parish Nurse
Lois Bazhaw Lois grew up in Kentucky and went to nursing school in Ohio. While she has practiced a variety of types of nursing in her career, parish nursing is her favorite. Lois has a natural talent to teach and a passion for the under-served. As a Parish Nurse, Lois provides pastoral care and health needs counseling. She assesses needs, offers advice and makes referrals. She educates the congregation on health care issues and helps provide leadership to the Health Ministry Committee. Together they work to understand and teach God's call to wholeness. She lives in Pleasant Garden with her husband, Ralph. They have two children and six grandsons. To e-mail Lois, CLICK HERE. |
Rev. Jim Rissmiller, Parish Associate
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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. To e-mail Jim, CLICK HERE. |
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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. |
