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...]
Amy Christian, Church Administrator
I was born and raised in Bristol, Tennessee. Prior to moving to Mt. Juliet, I served on countless boards, committees and task forces to benefit the Bristol community. I am a graduate of LEAD Bristol, Leadership Washington County and Dale Carnegie Training. [Read more...]
I was born and raised in Bristol, Tennessee. Prior to moving to Mt. Juliet, I served on countless boards, committees and task forces to benefit the Bristol community. I am a graduate of LEAD Bristol, Leadership Washington County and Dale Carnegie Training. [Read more...]
Session Members
Ann Cox , Clerk of Session
Ted and I have a son and daughter and have been members of Donelson Presbyterian Church for 37+ years. During that time, I have been on Session 3 times, Sunday School Teacher, Moderator of Personnel, Clerk of Session, and on the Finance Committee. I am serving presently as Assistant Treasurer, Stephen Minister, and Pastoral Care Minister. [Read more...]
Ted and I have a son and daughter and have been members of Donelson Presbyterian Church for 37+ years. During that time, I have been on Session 3 times, Sunday School Teacher, Moderator of Personnel, Clerk of Session, and on the Finance Committee. I am serving presently as Assistant Treasurer, Stephen Minister, and Pastoral Care Minister. [Read more...]
Class of 2018
Martha Gessler , Worship
I have attended Donelson Presbyterian Church since I was a year old. I previously served as an elder, taught Sunday School, and served as a liturgist. I am currently serving on Session as co-chairman of the Worship Committee. [Read more...]
I have attended Donelson Presbyterian Church since I was a year old. I previously served as an elder, taught Sunday School, and served as a liturgist. I am currently serving on Session as co-chairman of the Worship Committee. [Read more...]
Kathy McCarthy, Christian Education
I’ve been a member of DPC since 1969. My husband, Robert and I were married in the church. All three children, Hannah, Molly, and Franklin were baptized and raised here, participating in LOGOS and youth groups. [Read more...]
I’ve been a member of DPC since 1969. My husband, Robert and I were married in the church. All three children, Hannah, Molly, and Franklin were baptized and raised here, participating in LOGOS and youth groups. [Read more...]
Jim White, Outreach
I retired from TVA in 2004 after thirty years. Ruth and I joined DPC in 2002. I was a member of 2007 Class and have served on the Christian Education, Outreach and Worship Committees. [Read more...]
I retired from TVA in 2004 after thirty years. Ruth and I joined DPC in 2002. I was a member of 2007 Class and have served on the Christian Education, Outreach and Worship Committees. [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...]
Becky Young, Congregational Enrichment
I’ve lived in Nashville since graduate school days but have only been a member of Donelson Presbyterian Church since 1986, when my husband Robert and I were drawn to the ecumenical, welcoming spirit of the church and decided to join with our daughter Rachel. I joined the choir then, and in the early days of LOGOS, I was the pianist for the children’s worship sessions. [Read more...]
I’ve lived in Nashville since graduate school days but have only been a member of Donelson Presbyterian Church since 1986, when my husband Robert and I were drawn to the ecumenical, welcoming spirit of the church and decided to join with our daughter Rachel. I joined the choir then, and in the early days of LOGOS, I was the pianist for the children’s worship sessions. [Read more...]
Class of 2019
Amy Blanton, Outreach
I have lived in Nashville for 20 years. I grew up in Florida and went to school in North Carolina. While at Donelson Presbyterian, I have been active on the Outreach Committee, Pastoral Care, and led the senior High School Sunday School class. [Read more...]
I have lived in Nashville for 20 years. I grew up in Florida and went to school in North Carolina. While at Donelson Presbyterian, I have been active on the Outreach Committee, Pastoral Care, and led the senior High School Sunday School class. [Read more...]
Dennis Crumby, Facilities Management
I grew up in DPC and was an active participant in the junior and senior high youth groups. Following college and several jobs away from Nashville, I returned to Donelson in 1999 and took a job doing environmental work for TDOT. [Read more...]
I grew up in DPC and was an active participant in the junior and senior high youth groups. Following college and several jobs away from Nashville, I returned to Donelson in 1999 and took a job doing environmental work for TDOT. [Read more...]
David Hail, Jr., Outreach
I was born in Louisville, KY, raised and baptized as a Southern Baptist before becoming a Presbyterian by transfer of faith after marrying Betsy in Lexington, KY. David’s career in the computer field spans a broad range of positions, the most recent being with Microsoft and now Deloitte. [Read more...]
I was born in Louisville, KY, raised and baptized as a Southern Baptist before becoming a Presbyterian by transfer of faith after marrying Betsy in Lexington, KY. David’s career in the computer field spans a broad range of positions, the most recent being with Microsoft and now Deloitte. [Read more...]
Class of 2020
Beth Chiles, Worship
I was born a Presbyterian in Mississippi and moved to Nashville in 1970. I began work with the Tennessee General Assembly in1987 until I retired. My daughter, Caffey, was raised in DPC and lives in Nashville with her husband Michael and my precious grandchildren. [Read more...]
I was born a Presbyterian in Mississippi and moved to Nashville in 1970. I began work with the Tennessee General Assembly in1987 until I retired. My daughter, Caffey, was raised in DPC and lives in Nashville with her husband Michael and my precious grandchildren. [Read more...]
Karen Fox, Congregation Enrichment
I grew up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where my family were members of First United Presbyterian Church. I graduated from UT College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983; Timothy and I then lived in Atlanta for 8 years, where both our children Stephanie and Thomas were born, then moved to Nashville in 1991. [Read more...]
I grew up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, where my family were members of First United Presbyterian Church. I graduated from UT College of Veterinary Medicine in 1983; Timothy and I then lived in Atlanta for 8 years, where both our children Stephanie and Thomas were born, then moved to Nashville in 1991. [Read more...]
Lee Fox, Christian Education
A Nashville native, I was raised in Donelson, and at DPC. I’ve always lived in Middle Tennessee, but moved back to Donelson several years ago, where I live with my husband, Stin, and our children. A graduate of MTSU, I work for the Christian music division of Universal Music Group. [Read more...]
A Nashville native, I was raised in Donelson, and at DPC. I’ve always lived in Middle Tennessee, but moved back to Donelson several years ago, where I live with my husband, Stin, and our children. A graduate of MTSU, I work for the Christian music division of Universal Music Group. [Read more...]
Donna Krueze, Outreach
I grew up in Michigan and received a B.A and M.A. from Michigan State University. I moved to Nashville in 1978 and have been member of DPC since 1988. During much of that time, I have enjoyed serving on the Outreach Committee. I thoroughly enjoyed my career in the field of mental health. [Read more...]
I grew up in Michigan and received a B.A and M.A. from Michigan State University. I moved to Nashville in 1978 and have been member of DPC since 1988. During much of that time, I have enjoyed serving on the Outreach Committee. I thoroughly enjoyed my career in the field of mental health. [Read more...]
Clay Wilson, Facilities / Worship
I was born and raised on a farm in Crossville, Tennessee. I have been a lifelong Presbyterian and joined DPC in 2006. I am a member of the choir and a substitute organist. I have served as a Stephen Minister, Pastoral Care minister and currently serve on the Worship Committee. [Read more...]
I was born and raised on a farm in Crossville, Tennessee. I have been a lifelong Presbyterian and joined DPC in 2006. I am a member of the choir and a substitute organist. I have served as a Stephen Minister, Pastoral Care minister and currently serve on the Worship Committee. [Read more...]