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Meet the First Church Staff!
Everyone on staff at First Church is here to serve the ministries of the church. Look below for a list of who might be best to call for assistance for specific areas. You may click on each staff member's name to find out more.
Whom should I contact? Church Office - 372-2256
All of us are here to serve the ministries of the church. Here are some examples of whom you should call for assistance. We hope this list helps.
The Rev. Dr. Michael Mattox came to First Church in 2004, having served six years as the Little Rock District Superintendent. Dr. Mattox is a graduate of Hendrix College (1976) and attended Emory University and...
Mary Jane Cole joined the First Church staff in January 2007 as part-time Minister of Nurture and Membership Care Ministries but in December of 2007 assumed the position of full-time associate pastor where she continues congregational care duties as well as leadership in worship...
Donna Hankins-Hull, Associate Pastor for Discipleship, joined the First Church staff in 2009. Donna's duties include pastoral care, Christian education for children and adults, occasional preaching, and leading in worship....
Don Woods joined our church staff as Church Administrator in November of 2006 after nine years as Administrator of First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith. Before then, he was a health care administrator in the Little Rock area for 15 years...
Trent Hubbard joined the First Church staff as the Church Financial Administrator in July 2006. In this position, he oversees the financial matters of both the church and the Child Development Center. Prior to joining the staff at First Church...
Lesley Andrews joined the First Church Staff as Communications Director in August 2010. Lesley is the managing editor of the church’s newsletter, In The First Place, and is responsible for church publications, advertising...
Dr. Jon C. Peterson has had the joy of serving on the First Church team since September 2008. Prior to moving to Little Rock, Jon served as Director of Music at Christ Presbyterian Church...
Anthony joined our staff in mid December of 2006. As an entrepreneur for the past 30 years in Delaware, his management experience lends itself to the responsibilities he has as the Director of Missions and Outreach...
Justin Warren joined the First Church staff in the fall of 2009 as Youth Ministries Director. Justin is responsible for our 6th grade confirmation class and for programing that involves youth from grades 7-12...
Kaye Hoover has served as the Director of the Child Development Center since October of 2005. Previously she was the Director of Children’s Ministries at First Church for 12 years. She is extremely proud...
John joined First Church in December 2009, became interim organist in February 2010, and in May 2010, John joined the First Church staff full time as the Associate Director of Music and Fine Arts. In this position...
Monica Whitfield joined the staff as Church Secretary in March 2008 and became the Office Coordinator in July of 2008. Monica is responsible for our weekly bulletins; maintaining membership records, flower calendar, and the LIFT program books ...
Kassandra Johnson joined the staff as Church Secretary/Receptionist in August 2008. When you call the church office Kassandra or Monica Whitfield, Office Coordinator, will probably be your first contact. Kassandra will share duties ...
Jerry Carpenter joined the First Church staff in April 2007 as the church’s Maintenance Superintendent. Jerry has 18 years of experience as a Building Maintenance Supervisor for a non-profit, religious organization in Michigan...
Security/Maintenance - Jonathan Caudle
Jonathan Caudle joined the First Church Staff in October of 2006. Jonathan helps keep our building maintained and secure...
Maintenance Staff - Paul Jones
Paul Jones became a part of First Church's maintenance staff in 1994 and worked here until retiring in 2002. Paul just couldn't stay away, so he joined our maintenance staff once again in 2005...
Maintenance - Sammy Moore
Sammy joined the First Church Staff in February 2007. Sammy’s responsibilities include keeping up the church grounds, maintaining several areas inside the church building, and security...
Housekeeper/Cook- Faye Higgins
Faye Higgins is the newest member of the First Church staff joining us in April 2008. Faye’s main duties include housekeeping and food preparation. We are thrilled to have her on board...
Brian Carpenter is the worship leader for the 8:55am First Word contemporary service. Brian has served in this capacity since January of 2009 and helps provide Spirit-filled energy ...
Children’s Sunday School Coordinator - Heidi King
Heidi King joined the First Church staff in the fall of 2009 as part-time Children’s Sunday School Coordinator. Her responsibilities will include greeting children on Sunday mornings, helping ...
Karen Peterson is the Pre-school Ministries Coordinator for First Church. She works on Sunday mornings making sure nursery workers have what they need and that our youngest children are being well cared for while at First Church....
The youth and children’s ministries are proud to welcome our new summer intern to our church staff! Blake Snider is a recent graduate of UCA and has been extremely active in the United...
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