Who We Are
Meet Our Staff/Pastor
Rev. Teresa Poole
Pastor
Rev. Teresa A. Poole has been serving in ministry since her first appointment on November 4, 2012. She holds an Associate Degree from Purdue University and a BS from Indiana University in business and information technology. She attended seminary at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary to receive her Masters in Divinity. Prior to becoming clergy, Rev. Teresa worked in the Information Technology field for over 30 years.
She is married to Greg Jones and together they have 5 sons and 9 grandchildren. They have two dogs, Grace and Emily, and one cat, Wisp. Rev. Teresa and Greg both help with a dog rescue called Clancy’s Dream. All of their pets are rescues. They also enjoy traveling.
Julie Reiser
Audio-Visual Coordinator
Julie Reiser's bio
Julie Rieser serves as our Audio-Visual Coordinator. In this ministry, she manages all the sound and slides during services. She also coordinates the live feed to Facebook of our weekly worship and then loads that worship to YouTube.
Julie is a graduate of Purdue University. She is originally from Bedford, IN, but resides in Clarks Hill, IN. She has 5 grown children. In her personal time, Julie likes to spend time with family, play with her 4 grand-dogs, and vacation with her husband.
Paul Schaeffer
Lay Visitation Leader
Paul Schaeffer's bio
Paul Schaeffer serves as our Lay Visitation Leader. Paul contacts and visits our home bound members regularly. He also visits those in nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, or in the hospital. Paul works closely with the pastor as the pastor contacts and visits those with severe illness, in hospitals, or have other needs. Our goal is to ensure all feel connected with our faith-family.
Paul is a retired from the electric utility. He is a graduate of Seymour High School and has an Associate Degree in Accounting from Vincennes University and a BS degree from Indiana University in business management.
He is a widower and has two children and three grandchildren. Paul is a skilled and enthusiastic woodworker whose love for others will often lead to detailed wooden gifts he will present as gifts on visits.
Margaret Gladney
Administrative Assistant
Margaret Gladney's bio
Margaret Gladney serves as our administrative assistant where she manages the business of the church and our Oktoberfest Flea Market each year. Margaret’s ministry extends to welcoming those who come in our building and sometimes being a listening ear when needed.
Margaret is a graduate of _____________________. She is originally from ___________ but resides in Seymour, Indiana. She has 1 daughter and 3 grandchildren. She is talented at throwing parties, especially the food!
Dr. Judy McMillen
Director of Music
Dr. McMillen's bio
Judi is our director of music who coordinates all our music for worship services. She is a talented organist and pianist who used to teach music in an educational setting.
Julie is a graduate of _____________________. She is originally from ___________ but resides in Brownstown, Indiana. She has xxx children and xxx grandchildren. In her personal time, Julie likes to _____________.
*Open Position*
Children & Youth Ministry Director
position bio
Our position for Children and Youth Ministry Director is currently open.
This ministry plans and implements a program that enables intentional faith development for the children and youth of our faith-family in an uplifting and safe environment.
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Katie Kemling
Nursery Ministry Lead
Katie Kemling's bio
Katie Kemling is our nursery ministry lead. Katie is responsible for age-appropriate care of our younger children which includes, but is not limited to: feeding, changing diapers, maintaining a safe environment, and cheerfully interacting through games, stories, play and crafts with a Christian focus.
Katie is a graduate of __________. She hails from _______ and resides in Seymour, Indiana. In her personal time, Katie enjoys __________________.
Janet Schaeffer
Custodial Ministry
Janet Schaeffer's bio
Janet Schaeffer serves in our custodial ministry. She ensures that the church facility is clean and tidy. She also does set up for our fellowship hall for all the community groups and others who use our facility. Janet is married to David Schaeffer, who often helps in this ministry. In her personal time, Janet likes to travel.