Dr. Gilmer is a life-long Presbyterian, Ron comes to us from the Church of Reconciliation, a PC(USA) congregation in Chapel Hill, NC, Where he was an Interim Pastor.

As a graduate of Wofford College (BA), the University of South Carolina (MA), Union Presbyterian Seminary (MDiv) and Florida State University (PhD), Ron celebrates the life of the mind in service to God.

Ron is active in Presbyterian, ecumenical and interfaith circles. He regularly participates in Montreat conferences, NEXT Church gatherings and Festivals of Homiletics. Since 2004 he has spent at least one week per summer at Chautauqua Institution in New York.

Ron enjoys live music in addition to college and professional sports. He and his daughter Lydia have been to games at 27 of the Major League Baseball's 30 stadiums. His grandfather spent much of his professional life in Detroit. Thus, Ron already considers himself a Tigers' fan.

Alex was born in Tashkent, former Soviet Union in a family of professional musicians. He started his musical studies at the age of 4 and entered the Uspensky School for Gifted Children, where he made his orchestral debut at the age of twelve. Alex Zakirov completed a Doctor of Musical Arts from Michigan State University, where his teacher was Deborah Moriarty and a Master of Music and Post-Graduate Degree in Piano Performance from Tashkent State Conservatory. He received his Artist Diploma from the Duquesne University, as a student of David Allen Wehr.

Alex enjoys a career covering a wide range of solo and chamber music performances. While focusing primarily upon the performance and teaching of classical music, Alex also pursues interests in other musical styles. such as a research about music and light. Additionally, he was the head of the project that worked on connecting aspects of music and color for TV programs.

Alex is also an experienced piano teacher whose students actively participate in performances and competitions.

Rachel Sullivan began her ministry here in 1992. She is married with 4 young children; Noah, Caleb, Levi and Kimberly. She has masters degrees in Educational Ministry and Counseling.

Daphne is the mother of triplets; Lilly, Anna and Jill. She has been serving as our secretary since 2006

Wendy is the mother of three children; Alesha, Zach and Tyler. She has been serving as our receptionist since 2006.