Our Staff

Over the years, First Presbyterian Church of Athens has been blessed with talented staff members who have committed themselves completely to the ministries they serve. Our staff members are chosen due to the experience they bring to our church and their sincere desire to serve our congregation and surrounding community. Please feel free to contact any of our pastoral or support staff with any questions or comments you may have.

	Staff Member	Church Phone Number	Email Address
	Senior Pastor Dr. Ryan Baer	706-543-4338 x201	Email Ryan Baer
	Associate Pastor Dr. Carol Strickland	706-543-4338 x205	Email Carol Strickland
	Parish Associate Dr. John L. Kipp	706-543-4338 x203	Email John Kipp
	Director of Music and Organist  Dr. John Coble	706-543-4338 x216	Email John Coble
	Director of Youth Ministries   Mrs. Kim Ness	706-543-4338 x207	Email Kim Ness
	Director of Children's Ministry Mrs. Natalie Bishop	706-543-4338 x212	Email Natalie Bishop
	Director of Weekday School    Mrs. Elaine Johnson	706-543-4338 x215	Email Elaine Johnson
	Church Administrator Mr. Roger Burbage	706-543-4338 x204	Email Roger Burbage
	Administrative Assistant for Congregational Care & Membership     Ms. Lucy Bell Johnson	706-543-4338 x202	Email Lucy Bell Johnson
	Communications Specialist & Website   Mrs. Nan Thomas	706-543-4338 x217	Email Nan Thomas
	Receptionist and Administrative Assistant    Mrs. Jennifer Sunderlin	706-543-4338 x211	Email Front Desk
	Accounting Assistant Mrs. Laura McHugh	706-543-4338 x208	Email Laura McHugh
	Administrative Assistant & Weekday School Mrs. Tiffany Greene	706-543-4338 x214	Email Tiffany Greene
	Nursery Coordinator Ms. Rita Raines
	Children’s Music Assistant Ms. Charlotte Chromiak		Email Charlotte Chromiak