Back row: Administrative Jeanette Levellie, Music Director Susan Farris Front row: Rev. Rodger Allen, Rev. Laurie Williams
Rev. Laurie Williams
Co-Pastor
Revs. Laurie Williams and Rodger Allen are wife and husband. They enjoy working together and with the many good members and friends of the congregation. They both have a Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.) from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh Pa, where Laurie and her family are from. They are both in the Sanctuary Choir and on the Puppet Sonshine Ministry Team (3rd grade through adult) and each have many responsibilities as co-pastor. Rev. Laurie has been in the pastoral Ministry for over 18 years and Rev. Rodger for almost 25 years.
Rev. Rodger Allen
Co-Pastor
Revs. Rodger Allen and Laurie Williams are husband and wife. They enjoy working together and with the many good members and friends of the congregation. They both have a Master of Divinity degree (M.Div.) from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pa. They are both in the Sanctuary Choir and on the Puppet Sonshine Ministry Team (3rd grade through adult) and each have many responsibilities as co-pastor. Rev. Laurie has been in the pastoral Ministry for over 18 years and Rev. Rodger for almost 25 years.
Mrs. Susan Farris
Music Director & Treasurer
Susan has been in these positions since 1975 and is a member of the congregation. She graduated from Milliken University, Decatur, IL, and is a very accomplished organist/pianist, and wonderful choir director for our both the children and adult choirs. She is married with two children. Her daughter, Karol, is attending Louisville Presbyterian Seminary. Her husband and son farm their land. Susan is invaluable with all she does and her steadfast commitment to this congregation.
Mrs. Jeanette Levellie
Administrative Assistant
A spunky redhead and former history teacher, Jeanette moved from Los Angeles to Paris in 1999 with her husband Kevin, the pastor of Nevins Christian Church. They still don’t like the cold winters, but love the warm Edgar County people. Jeanette authors the weekly humor/inspirational column, God is Greater, in the Prairie Press newspaper. She has published three books, hundreds of articles, stories, poems, and greeting card verses, and teaches at writers’ conferences nationwide. Jeanette is the mother of two grown children, three grandchildren, and servant to four cats. Her favorite sports are eating in restaurants, gardening, and discovering new ways to avoid housework.
Mr. Tim McNulty
Custodian [not pictured]
Tim has been the custodian of this church for many years. He is married and has 3 boys and 4 girls. Tim not only takes care of keeping this building clean and stocked, but has several other jobs in the Chrisman/Paris area. He is a hard worker and a dedicated man.