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.

Executive Presbyter
The Rev. Dr. Paige M. McRight

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.

Stated Clerk 
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 one granddaughter, Annabelle Jeanne.

"   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

Ruthie joined the CFP Staff September 15, 2008. She was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Florida at the age of 13. Ruthie graduated from Winter Park High School and went on to earn her Bachelor’s Decree in Music Voice Performance at Lehman College (NYC) and her Master’s Degree in Media Studies at the New School University (NYC). Her professional background includes 2 years in New York on staff with both MTV and PBS. From 2000 to 2003, she was Director, Tour Mgr., Assistant Producer & Performer for the Jeremiah People (a non-profit nationwide traveling Christian musical theater company).

Administrative Assistant
Ruthie Merced

 

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
Lisa Benitez

Lisa joined the CFP Staff June 1, 2009, as Interim Resource Coordinator and will be in the Resource Center each Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. The remainder of the week, she will take care of your email and phone requests  from her home in Ormond Beach. Lisa also serves as Director of Children's Ministries at the Christ Church in Ormond Beach.

Lisa has a heart for working with people and has worked extensively in the area of not-for-profit social & human services. She is married to Fernando, and they have a little boy named AJ (Alexander John).

Lisa looks forward to serving and assisting you, as the CFP Resource Center continues to offer quality spiritual & biblical education to our congregations.

Coordinator of Youth and Camping Ministries and PATH
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.