Meet Our Staff
Reverend Christopher Peterson: Senior PastorChristopher has come to Thomaston originally from the frozen lakes of Minnesota. He received his MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary and holds a BA in History and Classical languages from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Christopher has had a diversity of experiences in ministry having pastored churches in the Seattle area, Michigan, and suburban Memphis. He loves to travel and studied in Jerusalem for a year and that is where he met his wife Alisa. Most of all Christopher enjoys the time he spends with Alisa and their two children: Liam and Jane. They love to travel and have rather adventurous tastes in food.
Jim Capel: Music Director/OrganistJim Capel has been involved in church music for decades. The last ten years at First Presbyterian Church. He is a graduate of Mercer University, Macon, Georgia and the School of Church Music, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. He is also an instrumentalist, soloist, and director. He believes that music is vital to Christian worship and in sharing the Good News.
Vickie Capel: Music DirectorVickie Capel has been involved in church music for decades. The last ten years at First Presbyterian Church. She is a graduate of Baylor University and is a retired public school music teacher. She is also an instrumentalist, soloist, and director. She believes that music is vital to Christian worship and in sharing the Good News.
Alisa Peterson: Director of Children's MinistriesAlisa has a BA in Religious Studies from Westmont College and an MSW from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Children's ministry is a passion for Alisa as she loves to see children excited about life with God and spiritually formed in the church. Prior to this position, Alisa has had a career as a clinical social worker, focused on helping children and families through difficult times. Alisa has many interests including art, being in nature, knitting, and spending time with her husband and two children.
Julianna Presley: Office AdministratorJulianna is originally from Jones County and still trying to learn her way around Thomaston. She thinks of herself as a "general flunkie in charge of nothing" but is willing to try to do help anyone that she can. She loves to read and do crafts and has a huge pen collection but doesn't ever want to use them. She is definitely not the cook in her family and can barely boil water so as long as you never ask her to cook a meal we should all be good.
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