Dr. Paul Casner, Pastor
I was born and raised on a farm in southern Indiana. I attended Indiana University and Lipscomb University, graduating from Lipscomb with a B.A. in English and minors in chemistry and Bible. I received M.A. and M.Div. degrees from Abilene Christian University, and the Ph.D. in systematic theology from Marquette University. During my years at Marquette, I was adjunct professor of theology at Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. With over twenty-five years of experience in ministry, I have served churches in Indiana, Texas, New York, and Tennessee. I have served Donelson Presbyterian Church for over fifteen years. [Read more...]
I was born and raised on a farm in southern Indiana. I attended Indiana University and Lipscomb University, graduating from Lipscomb with a B.A. in English and minors in chemistry and Bible. I received M.A. and M.Div. degrees from Abilene Christian University, and the Ph.D. in systematic theology from Marquette University. During my years at Marquette, I was adjunct professor of theology at Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. With over twenty-five years of experience in ministry, I have served churches in Indiana, Texas, New York, and Tennessee. I have served Donelson Presbyterian Church for over fifteen years. [Read more...]
Brooks Parker, Music Director
As a lifelong musician, I have spent decades exploring the many facets of the music industry. After graduating from Belmont University in 2007 with a degree in Commercial Music, I pursued work on both the creative and business sides of music. I spent two years as a Music & Talent Coordinator for the Gospel Music Channel, now called UpTV, before finding a home at JKC Artist Group. At JKC Artist Group, I am primarily involved in the management of Amy Grant productions and acquiring and developing JKC Artist Group’s newer acts. [Read more...]
As a lifelong musician, I have spent decades exploring the many facets of the music industry. After graduating from Belmont University in 2007 with a degree in Commercial Music, I pursued work on both the creative and business sides of music. I spent two years as a Music & Talent Coordinator for the Gospel Music Channel, now called UpTV, before finding a home at JKC Artist Group. At JKC Artist Group, I am primarily involved in the management of Amy Grant productions and acquiring and developing JKC Artist Group’s newer acts. [Read more...]
Colette Dorman, Administrator
Thank you for the warm welcome here at Donelson Presbyterian. I'm a brand new "Tennessean" having just moved here from the Metro Detroit area in April of 2021. My husband (Jerry) and I were in full time ministry at a church in Livonia, MI for 25 years, he as the Worship & Counseling Pastor and me as the Administrator (for the past 13 years). I look forward to serving you and the Lord here at Donelson Presbyterian. [Read more...]
Thank you for the warm welcome here at Donelson Presbyterian. I'm a brand new "Tennessean" having just moved here from the Metro Detroit area in April of 2021. My husband (Jerry) and I were in full time ministry at a church in Livonia, MI for 25 years, he as the Worship & Counseling Pastor and me as the Administrator (for the past 13 years). I look forward to serving you and the Lord here at Donelson Presbyterian. [Read more...]
Session Members
Class of 2021
Tony Pritchett, Worship
I was born and raised in Athens, Georgia where I was a working musician/entertainer. My wife, Donna, and I moved to Nashville so I could try my hand in the fickle Nashville music “mill.” Since Donna found success in her field of graphic design, we stayed in Nashville. [Read more...]
I was born and raised in Athens, Georgia where I was a working musician/entertainer. My wife, Donna, and I moved to Nashville so I could try my hand in the fickle Nashville music “mill.” Since Donna found success in her field of graphic design, we stayed in Nashville. [Read more...]
Byron Wright, Facilities Management
I am a tooling and design Engineer at Teknia Automotive in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, I hold a journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification and have over 30 years’ experience in the automotive manufacturing industry. I am married to Susan Wright and have two daughters, Macy and Sara. [Read more...]
I am a tooling and design Engineer at Teknia Automotive in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, I hold a journeyman Tool & Die Maker certification and have over 30 years’ experience in the automotive manufacturing industry. I am married to Susan Wright and have two daughters, Macy and Sara. [Read more...]
Class of 2022
Kathleen Crumby, Congregation Enrichment
I grew up in Donelson. I joined the church in 2003. I married Dennis Crumby and we have a son, Keaton. I enjoy serving on the LOGOS team and on the Congregational Enrichment Committee. My hobbies are working in my flower beds, hiking and snorkeling. The most enjoyable thing is being a Mom. [Read more...]
I grew up in Donelson. I joined the church in 2003. I married Dennis Crumby and we have a son, Keaton. I enjoy serving on the LOGOS team and on the Congregational Enrichment Committee. My hobbies are working in my flower beds, hiking and snorkeling. The most enjoyable thing is being a Mom. [Read more...]
Carolyn Lantz, Worship
I have been a Presbyterian for my adult life and was an elder at a previous church. I have been a member of DPC since 2005. I was trained as a Stephen minister at DPC and have served on the Personnel and Worship committees. [Read more...]
I have been a Presbyterian for my adult life and was an elder at a previous church. I have been a member of DPC since 2005. I was trained as a Stephen minister at DPC and have served on the Personnel and Worship committees. [Read more...]
Karen Minor, Outreach
My home is a very small community in South Central Kentucky. It was and still is the most amazing place to have the honor to call home. Auburn, Kentucky is approximately 25 miles west of Bowling Green, Kentucky and is filled with the most kind and loving people who through the years helped me become the person I am today. They helped to teach me love, kindness and compassion for others. [Read more...]
My home is a very small community in South Central Kentucky. It was and still is the most amazing place to have the honor to call home. Auburn, Kentucky is approximately 25 miles west of Bowling Green, Kentucky and is filled with the most kind and loving people who through the years helped me become the person I am today. They helped to teach me love, kindness and compassion for others. [Read more...]
Class of 2023
Dot Loeffler, Worship
I grew up way out in the country and came to the Presbyterian Church by way of a Missionary Baptist upbringing and a few years as an Episcopalian when I was a college student. Tom and I became members of First Presbyterian Church in LaFollette, TN when we moved there in the early 1970s. I was ordained as an elder in East Point [Read more...]
I grew up way out in the country and came to the Presbyterian Church by way of a Missionary Baptist upbringing and a few years as an Episcopalian when I was a college student. Tom and I became members of First Presbyterian Church in LaFollette, TN when we moved there in the early 1970s. I was ordained as an elder in East Point [Read more...]
Ruth White, Congregation Enrichment
I was born in Oak Park, Illinois. In third grade my family moved and I became a Tennessee girl! I have lived in Clarksville, Knoxville, Lebanon, Chattanooga and Nashville. My family attended First Baptist in Clarksville and that is where Jim and I were married. When we moved to Lebanon, a friend invited us to First Presbyterian, and we’ve been Presbyterians ever since. [Read more...]
I was born in Oak Park, Illinois. In third grade my family moved and I became a Tennessee girl! I have lived in Clarksville, Knoxville, Lebanon, Chattanooga and Nashville. My family attended First Baptist in Clarksville and that is where Jim and I were married. When we moved to Lebanon, a friend invited us to First Presbyterian, and we’ve been Presbyterians ever since. [Read more...]