Community Presbyterian Church has a knowledgable and dedicated leadership team made up of our staff and a hardworking volunteer base. We are blessed to have such a diverse group of believers working tirelessly each week to ensure that our Beaches community is thriving in faith. We encourage you to get more involved!


Minister of Community Life
Meet Robert. Robert is an ordained minister and has been in youth ministry for almost 25 years! He is on the National Response Team for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and has led Community Presbyterian’s mission teams who respond to disasters all over the south east. As the leader on Community Presbyterian’s Living Water team, the church has served in El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and The Dominican Republic. Besides serving in his ministry his passions are his family and surfing (been surfing for 50 years). Robert is married to Trish, and they have two sons, Andrew and Brian, as well as six grandchildren.

Meet Melissa. Melissa Daniel is the Director of Christian Educator at Community Presbyterian Church. Since taking this position, Melissa has maintained and grown popular programs such as 1st and 3rd Wednesday night dinner, VBS, Sunday School, Advent and Lent events, Women’s Retreat, and Church Retreat. She has also led (or participated in) adding new programs such as Christmas VBS, Spiritual Care Ministry, and monthly meetings with other area Christian educators to support one another and share ideas. Prior to working at Community Presbyterian, Melissa was a stay-at-home mom, as well as an engineer (she holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in engineering). In her spare time, Melissa enjoys spending time with her three girls – Mia, Chloe and Alex – and husband Brian. She also likes to run, read, and advocate for children through her involvement in PTA.

Session Members
Moderator:
Reverend Dr. John E White
Stated Clerk:
Lisa Herrold
Class of 2023
- Nancy Bodge
Melinda Goins
Paul Herman - Frank Tappin
Class of 2024
- Ek Cottrell
- Kelly Craddock
- Bruce Floyd
- Heather Kopp
- Paula Renfro
- Jim Simmons
- Glenn Yeakel
Class of 2025
- Sherill Brown
- Jenn Burchfield
- David Herrold
- Marsha Kreuz
- Maria Luckey
- David Matchett
Deacons
Class of 2023
Beth Collins-Himes
Brandy Beeler
Hank Isaacs
Gail Backfish
Class of 2024
Leah David
Vonnie Friers
Toni Gindlesperger
Trish McCrary
Class of 2025
- Claire Bartolett
- Janet Martin
- Jacqui Matchett
Annie Meierdierks
Courtney Simmons
Celest Wadkins
Trustees
Class of 2023
- Tim Stalter
- Susan Stewart
Class of 2024
Jan Shields
Tracy Synan
Class of 2025
- Jim Gann
- Beech Watson
Property
Manages campus including maintenance, repairs, and improvements.
Chair:
Frank Tappin
- Skip Boxall
- Bob Burch
- Bruce Floyd
- Tony Gindlesperger
- David Lambert
- David Hoppens
- Brian Kilby
- David Herrold
Finance
Manages all budgeting and church finances.
Chair:
EK Cottrell
- Bruce Andrews
- Jenn Burchfield
- Jay Faulkner
Ray Fischer
Brian Daniel
David Hoppens
Tim Stalter
Beech Watson
Mission
Oversees and coordinates church mission work.
Co-Chair:
Jim Simmons
Glenn Yeakel
- Melinda Goins
- Sherril Brown
- Chris Kopp
- Heather Kopp
- Emma Cottrell
- Eric Wild
Congregational Life
Coordination with the Deacons for all church events, such as funerals, church dinners, and other activities (subcommittee of the Deacons).
- Lisa Herrold
- Beth Cottrell
- Emma Cottrell
- Marsha Kreuz
Worship and Music
Chair:
Kelly Craddock
- Carol Brennan
- Claire Brennan
- Dave Kerchner
- Bunny Kerchner
- Phyllis Haeseler
- Paul Herman
- Pati McMenemy
- Vonnie Friers
- Naci Faulkner
- Maria Luckey
Christian Education
Chair:
Marsh Kreuz
- Beth Cottrell
- Emma Cottrell
- Lisa Herrold
- Liz Hullender
- Traci Kilby
Memorial Garden Committee
Chair:
Hank Isaacs- Toni Gindlesperger
- Phyllis Haeseler
- Nanci Faulkner
Personnel Committee
Chair:
Paula Renfro
Nancy Bodge
EK Cottrell
David Harvey