Dr. Denne was a nurse in the early part of her career and felt a call to the ministy, she graduated from Columbia Theological Seminary in 1989.  She received her Doctor of Ministry in 2003.  Dr. Denne  has served several churches; most recently as the Pastor of Bowling Green Presbyterian Church in Clover, SC, and prior to that at Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill, SC,  as Associate Pastor.

Jo-Ann has served as our secretary for the past three years.  Her prior experience as a church secretary was for Trinity United Methodist Church in Hona Path, SC.  She was employed there for nine years.  She has worked in the clerical field many, many years.  Prior to moving to Rock Hill, she worked for the Greenville Police Department as a Specialist Administrator.   

Mary is our Financial Administrator.  She has over 20 years experience with various churches and staff positions.  Her usual hours are from 9 to 12 Monday - Wednesday.  

 Marion is our Christian Educator and besides working every Sunday, Marion is in her office on Tuesday and Wednesday each week.   She is certified in Christian Education.  She sure has made an impact since she arrived last year.  She has her hand in everything. Marion is a graduate of Davis & Elkins College and received her Masters from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond Va.  

 Victoria is our Youth Leader.  She gained professional experience serving as the Director of Children's Ministry at Prince George Episcopal Church in Georgetown, SC, a position she held for over four years.  She ministers to the needs of the youth of our church and community (grades 6 - 12) and she coordinates the Church's youth ministry by working with a team of youth and adults to maintain a strong program of nurture for our Mid-high and Senior Highs.

 Phil Suggs has served as our Chancel Choir director since March 2002. He is choral director at York Junior High and York Comprehensive High Schools were he also coaches tennis. He holds a BA in Music from Pfeiffer College in Misenheimer, NC and a M.Ed. in Educational Administration from USC - Columbia. He has completed over 30 hrs. in music at Winthrop University including full certification in Kodaly teaching technique. He is a member of the Music Educators National Conference, American Choral Directors Association, and Presbyterian Association of Musicians.   

Phil Warren serves as our church organist. His musical studies began in the second grade and continued through college with minor in organ. Phil attended NC State University where his major was in Architecture. The Cooperative University Program that exists between several colleges in universities in the Raleigh area allowing him to study organ with Dr. Brock Downward, then a professor at Meredith College. After college, Phil studied for four years with Elizabeth Miller then serving as organist at First United Methodist Church in Gastonia.

Alice came to this church 3 years ago and has witnessed many exciting programs and been a part of countless lives.  Almost every joy she has ever held involved children.  She enjoys watching children grow physically and mature into individuals until personalities helping ease the separation anxieties between child and parent or grandparent is a milestone in Mother’s Morning Out she enjoys handling.  It is so important for little toddlers to experience God’s lover through Christian nurture.   Jesus opened his arms to the little children and so does she.

 Alice has been playing handbells for many years.  She has been instrumental in teaching handbells to children and adults.  She loves leading handbells in worship adding a variety of musical experiences.  Accompanying congregational hymn singing and the specials during the Christmas season overflows her heart with joy.

 Vicki Wood has been involved with the Mother's Morning Out Program for the past four years.  She enjoys being a part of the children's growth and change that takes place as the year goes by.  She feels priviledged to be able to get to know them and be a part of their lives.

 Diane Bailey recently celebrated her 25th anniversary with First Presbyterian Church as housekeeper.  She knows every nook and cranny, and  keeps everything in tip-top shape, in the Gillespie House, in the Sanctuary and in the McNeel Building which houses our Family Life Center.   

 James Bailey, Diane's husband has been with First Presbyterian Church for the last 8 years as our custodian.  James is responsible for our beautiful shinny waxed floors.  He also assists with table set up.  His job here is part time, he is a custodian at Clover High School in  Clover, SC.