Community Presbyterian Church - Pinehurst, North Carolina

The Rev. Roderick (Rod) D. Stone, Pastor and Head of Staff

Email: rstone@cpcpinehurst.org
Telephone: 910-295-6848 ext. 12

Rod grew up on a farm in Fulton, Ill. He was called to the ministry in high school, and he did his undergraduate work at the University of Dubuque in Dubuque, Iowa. He went on to obtain a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, N.J. Before coming to CPC in September 2006, Rod served as Pastor for Care Ministry for the First Presbyterian Church of Bethlehem, Pa. Prior to that, he served in Atlanta as Pastor and Head of Staff for Oglethorpe Presbyterian Church, as interim pastor for the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, and as Associate Pastor for Peachtree Presbyterian Church, the largest church in our denomination.

Rod has pursued extensive training in pastoral and congregational care, including postgraduate work in the area of pastoral counseling and marriage and family therapy. He is a trainer for Healthy Congregations, a program that promotes healthy functioning and conflict management within the church community. Rod is married to Marsae, a native Georgian and professional interior designer. They have a daughter Christina. Rod loves the outdoors and can often be found in his spare time kayaking or working in his yard.

The Reverend James Dyess Ewing,
Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care, Mission and Membership

295-6848 Ext. 13

jewing@cpcpinehurst.org

Jim grew up in Charlotte, NC where he and his family attended Covenant Presbyterian Church. His sister is the Director of Christian Education at First Presbyterian in Ashboro, NC. Jim earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1998 from Appalachian State University with a major in English.

Later on Jim attended Union Theological Seminary; and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA. He graduated from Union –PSCE in 2004 and moved back to North Carolina where he served as Chaplain for both St. Andrews College and Scotia Village for the past 5 years. The opportunity to provide pastoral care to such diverse groups as well as his experience organizing and leading mission trips makes him ideally suited for his responsibilities at CPC.

Jim is married and his wife Carrie works in the Admissions Office at St. Andrews College in Laurinburg, NC.

Ms. Betty Pope, Director of Discipleship Ministries

Email: bpope@cpcpinehurst.org

Telephone: 910-295-6848 ext 19

Betty grew up in Raeford, NC, and has served at Second Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, MD, before coming to us. She graduated from the University of NC at Greensboro and the Ecumenical Institute of Theology of St. Mary's Seminary & University, Baltimore, MD, with a Master of Art in Theology. She has taught workshops for the Baltimore Presbytery, Coastal Carolina Presbytery, retreat centers and other church groups. She came to Pinehurst November 1, 2000. Betty had identical twin daughters, Kelly and Caroline. Kelly died in 1998. Her sister graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Family Services. Betty lives in Whispering Pines with her dog, Sneakers, and her cat, Jemimah.

Dr. Frances T. "Terri" Sinclair, Director of Music

Email: sinclair@coastal.edu
Telephone: 910-690-7217

A native of Moore County, Terri Sinclair says she always knew her career would be in music. She serves as Director of Choral Activities at Coastal Carolina University but says her work at CPC is the source of her spiritual fulfillment. She has degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Florida State University, and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Terri lives in Pinehurst with her husband, retired Col. John J. Galland of the U.S. Army.

Director of Discipleship for Children and Youth

Email:

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Cathy Davis, Music Associate

Email: Kathyop2000@yahoo.com

Cathy grew up in the geographical center of North Carolina, a little town
called Star. She began playing the organ for church services at the age of 13.
She studied organ and piano at Meredith College. She has been a part of the
music staff in several Methodist and Presbyterian churches over the last 37
years, the last 15 of those at Jackson Springs Presbyterian Church. Cathy
feels that music has enhanced her faith journey and continues to open doors
for sharing and witnessing.

She recently obtained her Funeral Director’s license and works with
Boles Funeral Home & Crematory. She and her husband of 30 years, Tim, live in Jackson Springs with their son Pete. Their daughter Cassie and husband Drew are stationed in Hawaii.

Mrs. Sally Raynor, Senior Administrative Assistant

Mrs. Sally Raynor Email:
sraynor@cpcpinehurst.org
Telephone: 295-6848 ext 14

After more than twenty years with CPC, Sally still revels in her work as office manager because she enjoys helping people.

A native of Southern Pines, Sally lives in her childhood home with her husband of 33 years. She is mother to two accomplished adult children, and when she’s not at church, you can catch her reading, taking a walk, or heading to the beach.

Mrs. Davina Kuhn, Administrative Manager

Email: dkuhn@cpcpinehurst.org
Telephone: 910-295-6848 ext 11

Over 30 years in the Atlanta area, Davina left the newspaper industry to care for her aging parents who live in Southern Pines. A mother of 5 daughters, and grandmother of 5, she enjoys cooking, gardening and painting.

Mrs. Margie Nick, Production and Information Assistant

Mrs. Margie Nick

Email: mnick@cpcpinehurst.org
Telephone: 910-295-6848 ext 10

Margie has been with CPC since moving from Pennsylvania five years ago. She and her husband Steve are songwriters of contemporary Christian music. Their company Praise Storm has produced two CDs made up of their own music.

She and Steve have six grown children who live as close as Pinehurst and as far away as Costa Mesa, Calif.

Ms. Mary Watts, Office Assistant

Email: mwatts@cpcpinehurst.org
Telephone: 910-295-6848

Since 2001 Mary has been employed at Community Presbyterian Church. She worked full-time as Receptionist/Facilities Coordinator and now is part-time as Office Assistant. She helps in the Nursery and has worked with the Youth Program. Mary has three children and one grandson. Her son, Darel lives in Myrtle Beach, SC with his wife, Wiebke. Her daughter, Darla, lives in Moncks Corner, SC with her husband Layne. Her daughter, Dana, and grandson, Troy, live in Conway, SC.

Her past employment includes working as Personal Secretary to President of Stilley Plywood Manufacturing Co., Inc. and Administrative Assistant to the Vice-President of Nursing at Conway Hospital, Inc.

Mary’s statement: “On my journey, I feel that God directed me here. God’s love has been demonstrated through so many friends and I am so thankful to be a part of CPC.”

Mr. Al Davis, Sexton

Telephone: 910-295-6848

Al was raised and has lived in Pinehurst all his life.

He has two children – Amanda and Matthew. Al and his wife Beverly were married at CPC a few years ago. He is also employed by the Village of Pinehurst Fire Department as a Commander and has been with them since 1981. He works part time with CPC as the property manager. His hobbies are fishing, woodworking and walking his dog Bear (a miniature schnauzer).