OUR STAFF


Staff

Pastor Nick

Rev. Nick Setzer

Pastor

The Rev. Nick Setzer is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian church (USA). Nick is a native south Carolinian having been born and raised in Charleston, SC. He is a graduate of Newberry College in Newberry, SC with a B.A. in Communications. After college, he pursued a career in journalism and worked at WLTX News-19 in Columbia, sc. He was a photojournalist and editor. His favorite part of working in the news was the multitude of stories he was able to experience and tell through the lens of the camera. while journalism scratched an itch, the Lord called Nick to Columbia theological seminary to pursue a Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in practical theology.

Nick served Northminster presbyterian church in Roswell, Ga as youth director while in seminary. Upon completion, Nick was called to Northminster as the associate for youth and young adults. In 2015 Nick and his wife, Mia, accepted the call to St. Andrew Presbyterian church in Longview, TX to serve as co-pastors. During the covid-19 pandemic of 2020, Nick Accepted the call to be the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of York, SC.

Nick and Mia have three children (Eliana, Oscar, and Carter). The family’s pride and joy is their English Mastiff, Penelope, who is lazy and has high anxiety. Do not be deterred if Penny barks and does not come to you, the children will most certainly make you feel welcome instead. Nick is an avid sports fan and knows his way around the BBQ pit. He loves to fellowship around a table and wants to invite you over for a meal.


Cynthia

Cynthia Brown-Stallings

Choir Director

Cynthia is a Western York County native and graduate of York High School.   She majored in music at Winthrop and completed a Bachelor of Music Education degree as a piano major.   Cynthia received her master's degree in early childhood education from the University of South Carolina and then earned 30 more graduate hours in music from Converse and Winthrop.  After a teaching career in York School District One spanning 33 years, in which, she taught music in every grade from kindergarten through high school, Cynthia retired in June of 2018.   Her hobbies include sewing, reading, crocheting, cooking, and gardening.  She is married to Steven Stallings, and they reside in Bullock Creek, SC with 2 dogs, 1 cat, and 12 chickens.


Barbara

Barbara Clark

Administrative Assistant

Barbara is a lifelong resident of York.  She graduated from York Comprehensive high school and Winthrop University.  Barbara has been with First Presbyterian since 2014, and says she learns something new every day!  Barbara enjoys baking, crafting and time with family.  She and her husband Billy have two sons.


Bethany

Bethany James

Preschool Director

Bethany grew up in Hartsville, SC and moved to the Rock Hill/York area in 2011 for her husband’s job. She is a registered nurse and works part-time at Piedmont Medical Center.  She has been working with the mother’s morning out program since 2018.  In 2020, Bethany accepted the Preschool Director position. Bethany has helped First Presbyterian Church envision the future of an expanded preschool in 2022 offering classes for 3- and 4-year-olds.

Bethany and her husband, Charlie have been married since 2010 and have two beautiful children, Irby and Tony Charles.


Alice

Alice Smith

Director, Family Life

Alice has been a part of First Presbyterian Church of York since 1973 and is now working with her 5th generation of families. Alice loves teaching private swimming lessons to all ages.  She enjoys being outside, loves most sports and best of all, hanging out with her three wonderful granddaughters.