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Paige was called to Central Florida Presbytery in June, 2003, after 32 years in ministry in a variety of settings. Most of her ministry has been within the bounds of the Synod of South Atlantic and its predecessors.

She served as Associate Presbyter in the presbyteries of Charlotte and Greater Atlanta. She also has served churches in St. Petersburg, FL, and Rock Hill, SC, and as chaplain at Agnes Scott College.

As Executive Presbyter, Paige resources the Committee on Ministry; the Committee on Planning, Strategy and Review; and the Administration Team.

 

Executive Presbyter
The Rev. Dr. Paige M. McRight

 
 

 

 

Associate Executive
 Presbyter

Dr. Edwin Peterson

 



Ed has been working in Central Florida since 1982 after serving churches in Waterloo, Iowa, and Rochester, New York.

His ministry here includes New Church Development, Leadership Development & Education, and Preparation for Ministry.

His times of special celebration:

The chartering and financial independence of a new church

when a candidate under the Presbytery's care receives his or her first call

   

 

 

Stated Clerk 

Don has been a member of Central Florida Presbytery and its predecessor for 39 years.

He was pastor of the Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church of Orlando for 19 years, Vice-President for Church Relations at Eckerd College for 4½ years, and organizing pastor of Markham Woods Presbyterian Church of Lake Mary where he served for 11 years.

Since retiring in 1996, he has served as Chaplain of Westminster Retirement Community in Orlando. He has also served as Interim Pastor in two churches of Central Florida Presbytery.

As the Stated Clerk of Presbytery, Don is responsible for recording the transactions of the Presbytery, keeping its rolls of membership and attendance, and preserving its records.

Don also serves as constitutional advisor, clarifying the judicial process for all parties involved.

 

The Rev. Dr. Donald T. DeBevoise

 

 

 

 

Administrative Assistant
Jeanne Cook

 
   

Jeanne has been a resident of Winter Park, FL and a member of Winter Park Presbyterian Church for over 30 years. She has been an Elder, Deacon and Clerk of Session at WPPC and active in the Hand-Bell Choir.

Her Presbyterian roots are deep, having a maternal grandfather who was Scotch Presbyterian, and a paternal grandfather who was a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary and a Minister in Maryland, DC, and Pennsylvania. Jeanne was raised in the church where her grandfather was the pastor for over 20 years.

Jeanne has a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Wilson College, Chambersburg, PA. She is married to Ray, has two daughters, Jennifer and Kathleen, and is soon to become a first-time grandmother.

"   the Lord our God is one Lord, and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might." Deut. 6:4-5

 
   

 

 

Office & Finance Manager
Karen Daniel

 

Karen has been with Central Florida Presbytery since 1985 and was previously employed by the General Assembly in the Atlanta Office from 1975 - 1985.

She has a Master's Degree in Accounting from the University of Central Florida.

 

 
 

 

 

Resource Coordinator
Suzanne Sugiuchi

 

 
 

Suzanne has been the Presbytery's Resource Center Coordinator since 1996. She is a life-long Presbyterian, a sustaining Elder, and a member of Winter Park Presbyterian.

Her focus for the Resource Center:

Helping to equip the "Saints" with tools for ministry and mission in their congregations and beyond.

 
   

 

 

Secretary/Receptionist
Ruth Watkins

 

Ruth joined the Presbytery Staff in April of 1994.

She is originally from New Hampshire and, after Business School, worked as a Legal Secretary.

She was also an active Realtor for over eleven years.

 

 
 

 

 

Communications Mgr.
 Linda Lucas 

 

 

 

Linda became a member of the Presbytery team in January of 2002, coming from Technical Production  Services at Harcourt School Publishers.

She has a Bachelor's Degree in Management from The University of Central Florida.

Linda is a sustaining Elder at Markham Woods PC in Lake Mary. She has two children and four grandchildren.

 
 

 

 
   

Coordinator of Youth and Camping Ministries
The Rev. Erin Davenport

 

Erin joined the Presbytery staff in 2007.  She also serves as a Chaplain at Westminster Towers, Orlando.  Prior to her time in Orlando, Erin worked in Pittsburgh, PA as a Chaplain and Mental Health Social Worker for children, adolescents, and their families. 

As Coordinator of Youth and Camping Ministries Erin works with the Presbytery Youth Council to provide events for Middle School and High School students throughout the Presbytery.  Erin also serves to coordinate the many camping opportunities throughout Central Florida.

 
 
   

 

Hunger Action Enabler
Cindy Britt

 

 

Cindy joined the Presbytery Staff in April of 2002. She is a lay pastor and a member of the Compassion Ministries Committee.

Cindy was an active PATH Committee member in the eighties before returning to college. Her concern for hunger and justice issues led her to minor in Latin American Studies at Stetson University while pursuing her Spanish degree.

Cindy taught Spanish, Science, and ESOL in Volusia County for 11 years. She is the mother of two daughters and grandmother of three girls.