Evergreen Presbyterian Church

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Pamela Bennett, Church Organist

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Pam has been Organist at Evergreen for 32 years and loves working with the children of Evergreen with Orff Choir and Recorders.
Husband Gary H. Bennett and she have two daughters and a son-in-law: Abby & Elijah Roberts and Alyson Bennett.
She is a 1974 graduate of Troy University with a BME (Elementary and Secondary Degree – Primary/Piano, Secondary/Vocal) and received Orff Certification in 1988 at Samford University.
While in college she was organist at Southside Baptist Church in Troy, AL.
After coming to Dothan, she served as organist at Calvary Baptist Church for 3 years before coming to Evergreen.
She taught 13 years at Houston Academy and for the past 23 years has taught K-6 music in the Dale County System.
Outside of church and school she has enjoyed working as a Mary Kary Independent Sales Director for the past 8 years.

Katherine Hart, Music Director

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Katherine Hart is a graduate of Troy University, where she earned her degree in Music Education. Currently, Ms. Hart is the band and choir director at Girard Middle School in Dothan, AL. She is responsible for the general music classes and Concert Bands, as well as the Concert Choir, the Ovations. She was an assistant band director and color guard instructor for Dothan High School from 2006-2010. From 2008-2010 she was the instructor for the award winning dance team at St. James Academy in Montgomery. Ms. Hart is a member of several professional organizations such as Music Educators National Conference, Alabama Music Educators Association, Alabama Bandmasters Association, American Choral Directors Association, Alabama Vocal Association, and has served as an advisor for Tri-M Music Honor Society. Ms. Hart has eight years of experience as a youth leader and has also served as a youth choir director.

Joseph L. Johnson, Pastor

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Ordained as Minister of Word and Sacrament in 1985, Joseph Johnson has served two PC(USA) congregations: Associate Pastor, Summerville Presbyterian Church, Summerville, SC (1985-1990) and Pastor, Evergreen Presbyterian Church, Dothan, AL. (1990-present). He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Troy State University in Troy, AL. In addition, he holds a Master of Divinity degree as well as a Doctor or Ministry degree, both from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. Joseph discovers delight in preaching, teaching and pastoral care all of which lead to a deep concern for those in our world who struggle with issues of life as well as great delight for those who desire a deeper journey of faith.

He has served, and serves, on numerous community boards, mostly dealing with human and community development issues. He currently serves on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. In addition, he serves as Chair of the Ecumenical Council of the Wiregrass, Inc. in Dothan, AL. Joseph also serves on the Presbyterian Church’s National Committee of Self Development of People, chairing its South Task Force. SDOP is a ministry of the Presbyterian Church (USA) providing financial support for grass roots groups around the world struggling to deal with issues of poverty. Also, Joseph served as Chair of the General Assembly Council’s Task Force addressing the potential incorporation of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. From 2006-2010 he served on the Board of Trustees of the Presbyterian Home for Children in Talladega, AL., serving as Moderator in 2010.

He and his wife, Pam, have no children but enjoy the companionship of their two Cocker Spaniels, Doxology and Caleb. Joseph enjoys playing golf, reading and traveling.

Carol Kinney, Administrative Assistant

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In August 2011, I celebrated my 16th anniversary with Evergreen. This has been and continues to be a wonderful experience to work with the staff and congregation. I truly look upon my position as part of the ministry of this fine church.

I was born in Kirksville, Missouri and graduated from high school in Brookfield, Missouri in 1966. Jim and I married in 1968 and have lived in Virginia, Arizona, Mississippi, and Alabama. We moved to Dothan from Selma, AL in 1981 when Jim accepted a teaching position at Wallace College where he worked as a Mathematics Professor and Chairman of the Math, Science, and Computer departments for 37 years before retirement in December 2011. We have two children, Michelle and Mark, and three grandchildren, Andrew, Jacob, and Presley. They all live in the Dothan area. Michelle is assistant director at Evergreen’s preschool. Mark is a Juvenile Probation officer for Houston County, and Jackie teaches first grade at the Highlands Elementary School here in Dothan.

While living in Selma, I was a secretary for an elementary school. I have previously worked as a secretary at Wesley Manor and secretary for Covenant United Methodist Church. After working a short time at a local bank, I decided to return to church work. One of my favorite hobbies is counted cross-stitch, and I love spending time with our grandchildren.

Jim and I are actively involved at Greystone United Methodist Church.

Sandra E. Lacey, Pastor

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Sandy was born in Columbia City, Indiana and grew up in Central Florida after her parents retired there. After graduating from Florida State University, she worked briefly for the Baptist Children’s Home in that area before moving to Louisville, KY to begin seminary education at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Changes in the denomination and the school discouraged her further work there, and she left after two years. Sandy brings a valuable and varied work experience to Evergreen. While in Louisville and later in South Alabama, she worked in the social work field for over 20 years, including managing a department of twelve social workers.

After accepting leadership positions in the Presbyterian Church over many years, Sandy returned to school in 2004 to complete a Master of Divinity degree at Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA. After graduation in 2007, she did supply preaching at various churches within the Presbytery of South Alabama before joining Evergreen’s staff on January 1, 2008. While at Evergreen, she participates in a local Ecumenical Council and the local Women in Ministry organization. Sandy’s passions for ministry include pastoral care, preaching, teaching the faith, and interfaith dialogue. Sandy also serves on various Presbytery committees, including the Youth Council and the Presbytery meeting planning team. She will serve as the Presbytery’s Moderator in 2012.

Sandy’s husband, Mike, is locally employed, and their sons, Paul and Patrick, attend college.

Sandy’s duties are general Associate Pastor responsibilities, including youth and educational ministry.

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