Announcement: 

New Interim Senior Minister

We are excited to announce that the Session has approved the appointment of Rev. Edward "Eddie" Bellis IV as our Interim Senior Minister, effective February 1, 2025, following the recommendation of the Administration Committee and the approval of the Middle Tennessee Presbytery’s Commission on Ministry.


With over 30 years of experience as a Presbyterian Church (USA) minister, Eddie brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership, having previously served as an interim minister for seven congregations. In his role with us, he will lead worship, oversee staff and church programs, support our Session, provide pastoral care, and help guide the congregation in preparation for our next senior minister.


We look forward to welcoming Eddie and his wife, Laura, to our church community in February.


— Terry Love, Chair, Administration Committee

— Karen Hanson, Clerk of Session

Part-time bridge pastor -  warner durnell

We are excited to share that Warner Durnell will be joining us as a second part-time Bridge Pastor from September 1 - January 5, 2025/


During this time Warner will share in shaping and leading public worship, provide pastoral care for the congregation along with other staff and leaders, moderating session meetings and attending various staff and committee meetings.

 

Warner is no stranger to FPC having preached here several times during the six years he was Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee. Over the course of his career, following receipt of his Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary, he has served as Executive Presbyter of the North Alabama Presbytery; Associate Synod Executive, Synod of Living Waters; and installed positions in Alabama and North Carolina. Though retired now, he continues to serve the denomination in temporary or transitional positions most recently in Lebanon, McMinnville, and Tullahoma as well as interim at First Springfield.

 

Warner is currently on the Board of Directors, NaCoMe Camp and Retreat Center and served on the Board of Trustees, Louisville Seminary from 2012-2018.

THank you

The FPC Administration Committee is grateful to serve the Church in our role. Thanks again for your support, prayers, and patience.