First Presbyterian Church

Jim King

Pastor/Head of Staff - jking@first-presby.org

Jim has been Pastor/Head of Staff since February 2001. A graduate of Westmont College, Santa Barbara CA (BA Ecomonics) and Fuller Theological Seminary (MDiv) Pasadena CA, Jim was a Californian for his first 31 years. A call to serve the Lord in New Jersey in 1993 brought him East. Jim met and married Pauline in 1995. They have 2 kids, Libby (13) and Drew (10). Jim anticpates completing his Doctorate (DMin) from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 2010.

What does he like most about his job: Telling people about the love of God through His Son Jesus and the transforming power it can have on our lives.

Jessi and Mike Rigdon

Co-Directors of Youth Ministry – jessi.rigdon@gmail.com and rigdon.mike@gmail.com

Jessi and Mike, who joined the staff in July 2009, are  graduates of Vanguard University of Southern California in Costa Mesa, California. Jessi has a BA in Sociology  and a minor in Women’s Studies.  Mike’s degree is a BA in Religion. Lewisburg is their first time living away from Southern Claifornia. Their love of the Lord and youth shines through their actions and words.

Ted Ulp

Visitation Pastor
Ted has been involved in ministry at First Presbyterian since 1981 and called to this position in 2004. He and wife Peggy (since 1948) have served the Lord faithfully teaching and visiting. The Ulps have 2 daughters, 5 Grandchildren, and 3 great grandcchildren! Ted loves serving the Lord and ministering to His flock.

Sharon Dittmar

Administrative Assistant -sdittmar@first-presby.org

Sharon has been involved in the life of First Presbyterian since 1987. She became the Administrative Assistant in May 2003. Sharon and her husband Bill have 3 beautiful daughters Kelsey (18), Emily (14) and Bethany (12). Sharon is the queen of clip-art! She is the kind, understanding face of our church to Lewisburg and beyond.

Keith and Dianna Kunkel

Superintendents of Buildings and Grounds

Keith and Dianna joined First Presbyterian in 1992. They accepted their position in July 2008. Married 57 years, they make a great team. They have 4 children, 10 grandchildren and 3 great grand kids! They find a great sense of satisfaction working to keep God’s house clean and in good repair and working with all the people they come in contact with!

Jonathan Walz

Director of Music - jwalz@first-presby.org

Jonathan has been Director of Music since August 2000. He has a BA in Music/Elementary Education from Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA and M.Ed. from Wilkes University, Wilkes Barre PA, and pursuing his doctorate at Boston University. Jonathan loves the great musical talent pool he has to work with, both singers and instrumentalists. Jonathan’s extended family lives nearby and his parents are regular worshipers at First Pres.

Crystal Reid

Organist/Pianist -cereid@dejazzd.com

Crystal has shared her musical gifts with First Presbyterian for 14 years. She has her BA in Music with a major in piano and  minor in organ from Lycoming College. She also served as a Piano Instructor at Lycoming  College for 2 years before moving back to Lewisburg.  Crystal is a sought after pianist and organist and performs concerts and special events throughout the area. She arranged and recorded her first CD, “Praising My Savior“  in 2006. Crystal and her husband Dave have 2 sons Brandon (18) and Nate (13).

Karen Shurtliffe

Bell Choir Director

Karen has been involved with the church since 1981 and started in her position in 1995. Karen loves the bell choir members’ desire to increase their musical understanding and technical proficiency in order to offer the most beautiful, inspirational music to honor and praise our Lord. Beside that they laugh alot at rehearsals! Clint and Karen have 3 children and 3 grand children.

Kristin McVicar

Treasurer

Kristin joined the church in 2002 and became treasurer in 2003. God has given Kristin gifts and talents that she uses in the financial responsiblities she oversees. Kristin and Scott have 2 Daughters Brittany(11) and Rachael(9).

Heather Reid

Finance Secretary – hreid@first-presby.org

Heather started in her postion in 2004. Found sequestered in the finance office, Heather’s efficiency and desire to use her gifts for the Lord make her a great fit for the job. Heather has 2 daughters, Megan and Mandy.

Caroline Campagna

Librarian -librarian@first-presby.org

Caroline joined the staff of First Presby in 2008  but has been a member of First Presbyterian since 1982. Her love of books and the Lord makes this job agreat fit. Caroline is married to Joseph and they have 3 children