Meet Your Presbytery Staff
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Rev. Geoffrey McLean
Lead Transformational Executive Presbyter Geoffrey comes to Central Florida Presbytery after serving as Associate General Presbyter in Tropical Florida Presbytery. Before entering mid-council leadership, Geoffrey served congregations in Virginia, Mississippi and Indiana. In addition to his pastoral roles, Geoffrey is a trained leadership coach and conflict mediator. He completed International Coaching Federation–approved training through Auburn Seminary and is an Associate Certified Coach (ICF). He is married to Sheila, an HR professional, where they share a close-knit family that includes adult children pursuing vocations in education and technical theatre. Geoffrey and Sheila are also grateful grandparents, finding special joy and renewed perspective in this season of life. Email Geoffrey Phone 407-422-7125 x. 208 |
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Rev. Christina Greenawalt
Stated Clerk Christina joined the Presbytery staff in December of 2017. She is a longtime Presbyterian who felt the call to full-time ministry while in high school. Christina is excited to see the inner workings of the presbytery and to get to know all the different churches and pastors within Central Florida. She is also serving as the Interim Pastor at Merritt Island Presbyterian. Christina is a Florida native who met her husband, Dale, at Disney while visiting with friends in college. They live in Chuluota. Email Christina Phone 407-422-7125 x. 201 |
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Nancy Cox
Finance Manager Nancy Cox has come on board as the new Finance Manager for Central Florida Presbytery. She has over 40 years of accounting experience, most recently serving with a non-profit organization. As a long-time Presbyterian, she has been a member, Elder, Treasurer, and served on several PNC’s in churches in Pennsylvania, South Carolina and currently in Florida. She has been a member of First Presbyterian Church, Palm Bay for over 24 years. You can reach Nancy by email or phone at 407-422-7125 x. 205. |
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Will Lawrence
Assistant Stated Clerk and Office Administrator Will is a familiar face to many in the Presbytery community. Though new to the staff, he's a lifelong Presbyterian and ruling elder, at Oakland Presbyterian Church, who has been active in various churches lives for years-serving on a variety of committees both as a member and a chairperson. Before stepping into this role, Will spent nearly 20 years in the animal welfare field. Now, he's following his second passion: ministry. He's currently enrolled in the Commissioned Ruling Elder program through the University of Dubuque and is excited to support the work of the Presbytery from the inside. Outside the office, Will enjoys Disney days, getaways to the North Carolina (especially Montreat) mountains, and caring for his six animals. And yes-if you've visited the office, you've probably noticed his fun and growing avocado collection! Email Will |
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Barbara Sayles
Hunger Action Advocate Barbara joined the staff of Central Florida Presbytery as interim Hunger Action Enable in October , 2010. A native Texan and former elementary school librarian, she moved with her family to Central Florida Presbytery form Lubbock, Texas in January, 1992. For the past 17 years she has served two churches in the Presbytery as Director of Christian Education/Youth Ministries and on Presbytery Council, Leadership Development and PATH. While serving as Educator at Winter Park and leading mission teams to South and Central America, she developed a passion for hunger ministry. This passion led to her current position as Florida Director for the Society of St. Andrew, a hunger relief/gleaning ministry where she has served for the past five years. Email Barbara |
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