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...]
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