HOWARD REED - INTERIM PASTOR

KRISTY RODGERS - COMMISSIONED ELDER

It is a joy and a privilege to be in ministry with the congregation and staff here at FPC.  Since our family's arrival in Bartlesville in 2006, God has given me countless opportunities to grow and stretch the boundaries of my faith and has proven faithful over and over again.  It is the reality of God's active presence and work in our lives that I am passionate about sharing in all areas of ministry.  Whether I'm working with children, leading Bible study, participating in small group, or moderating a meeting, I want people to see God's work through me, and desire the peace and confidence of that relationship for themselves.  I am grateful for the loving support of my husband, John.  We have three amazing sons:  Keenan, Taylor, and Aaron, who bless us daily.

MATTHEW REED - CONTEMPORARY MUSIC & YOUTH

I have the distinct priviledge of working in the two areas I am most passionate about:  contemporary worship and youth.  I found Jesus Christ through worship music, and I want to help others find Him in the same manner.  My responsibilities on that end are song selection (and expanding our catalog), recruiting and maintaining members or our amazing worship team, and leading worship on Sunday mornings at our 9:00 Contemporary Service.  My other great passion is for helping young people find Christ, and impressing upon them the importance and relevance of living into our faith even at, and truthfully especially at, their age.  My responsibilities on the youth end are to develop and maintain Sunday School and Bible Study curricula, plan and run fun fellowship activities, help engage youth in service projects, and generally love and nurture the amazing young people of this church.  I feel very blessed to have been called to this congregation, and I am excited to see the ways Christ will move in the lives of our individual members, as well as in the life of our church as a whole.

KATHY STEWART - TRADITIONAL MUSIC

My responsibilities include coordinating the music for the 11:00 a.m. service, conducting the Chancel Choir, arranging special worship events such as Mozart Sunday, Reformation Sunday, Christmas Eve, and Easter, and lining up appropriate musicians to play for these events.  I work with the organist/handbell director on music selection and help oversee the music for Wednesday's ROCK.  I am blessed to be able to use my abilities in music to serve God and this church!  I am happily married to my musical husband, Mark Beckwith, and we have one very special daughter, Megan, 3 dogs, and 1 cat.

DAVID PETTIT - ORGANIST/COMPOSER IN RESIDENCE

David Pettit is an accomplished organist, composer, church musician, and educator.  In a career spanning over twenty five years, he has appeared throughout the United States mainland and Hawaii, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, China, and the West Indies.  As the son of a United Methodist minister, David has been associated with church music all his life.  Presently, David has joined the Sales and Marketing team at Saied Music in Tulsa, where he will be the Steinway Piano Manager at a new Tulsa location, as well as being the Rodgers Organ Representative for NE Oklahoma and NW Arkansas.

RACHEL BECKER - FIRST FRIENDS DIRECTOR

I really enjoy working at First Friends!  What a blessing to watch these beautiful children grow, learn, and develop!  They see the beauty of creation everywhere, find joy in the smallest things, and their smiles and laughter brighten each day.  My responsibilities include working with the teachers in planning activities and curriculum that emphasize our belief in Christ, keeping things safe and clean, caring for our FF families, and loving their children.  My husband, John, and I have two sons.  We enjoy spending family time together watching our boys play sports and camping.

FLORA MAE ROSZEL - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR/BOOKKEEPER

My responsibilities include making sure our building and grounds are maintained; analyzing and reporting financial data; tracking our mission commitments; and supporting the staff, officers, and members of our church so that they can serve God to the best of their abilities.  I've worked at FPC since 1985 and have been a member since 1986.  I am married to my best friend, Doug, and have 2 adult children and 4 grandchildren.

WENDY WICKHAM - CHURCH SECRETARY

I have been employed at First Presbyterian Church since 1997.  I am secretary to the Pastor and the Music Department Personnel.  Two of my biggest jobs are maintaining all membership records and publishing The Banner and Sunday bulletins.  My spare time is spent with my two adult sons, Jeremy and Terrance, being involved in the family hobby - Micro Sprint Racing.

RITA RAINES - SECRETARY

I enjoy the duties of Secretary to the Director of Youth and Director of Children's Ministries.  The youth will one day be the leaders of our church and community.  We should not let them forget that they are special in God's eyes and ours!  I started working at First Presbyterian Church in January, 1999.  Being born and raised here, Bartlesville is a special place for me.  I have been married to my husband Ron for 41 years.  We have 2 grown children, a grandchild, and a large extended family.

ERNEST EDWARDS - HEAD CUSTODIAN

It is a joy to work and to associate with all the christian people here at First Presbyterian Church.  Actually, it's been a blessing to me.  I love to read, excercise, and worship the Lord Jesus Christ.  I am married to a wonderful woman, Sandra.

CHARLES CARPENTER - CUSTODIAN

EDDIE NIEUWENHUIS - CUSTODIAN