deNay kirkpatrick
Pastor
deNay Porter Kirkpatrick is a Commissioned Ruling Elder. deNay preaches, leads worship, teaches, and provides pastoral care alongside our team members. deNay is a recently retired Adult Nurse Practitioner. She attended The University of Dubuque Theological Seminary's Christian Leadership Program. deNay and her husband Will live in Vestavia Hills with their son, Sam. They enjoy attending Sam's theatrical performances, traveling, and spending time with extended family.
joe carter
Music director/ORGANIST
Joe Carter directs the music program, including the Chancel Choir. In addition, he is the organist for our worship services and provides musical leadership for weddings, funerals, and other special services.
kay carter
pianist
Kay Carter plays the piano, sings with our choir, and performs solos and duets during our worship services.
administrative assistant
Leadership
The Session
The Session
The Session is the governing body of the congregation, made up of men and women elected as elders by the congregation for three-year terms. Responsibility for the mission and work of the church is divided among Ministry Teams (Steward, Outreach/Missions, & Congregational Life), led by members of the Session.
Class of 2025
Karen O’Brien (Steward), Haley Crew (Outreach/Missions), Jason Reddick (Congregational Life)
Class of 2026
Danny Foote (Steward), Elizabeth Hughins (Congregational Life), Karen Brown (Steward)
Class of 2027
Rich Berryhill (Outreach/Missions), Chip Prevatt (Congregational Life), Jennifer Smith (Outreach/Missions)
Class of 2025
Karen O’Brien (Steward), Haley Crew (Outreach/Missions), Jason Reddick (Congregational Life)
Class of 2026
Danny Foote (Steward), Elizabeth Hughins (Congregational Life), Karen Brown (Steward)
Class of 2027
Rich Berryhill (Outreach/Missions), Chip Prevatt (Congregational Life), Jennifer Smith (Outreach/Missions)