Staff and Leadership

Our church staff coordinates with Session Elders and Deacon Board to carry out the ministry and programming of the church.

Rev. Hubie Mann

Senior Pastor

Rev. Leigh Sain

Associate Pastor

Jim Ogburn

Director of Traditional Worship

Lee Kizer

Director of Contemporary Worship

Lilli Roy

Director of Youth & College Ministries

Jen Kizer

Director of Children & Family Ministries

Emily Martin

Office Manager

Arlene Berrís

Director of Finance

Teri Gibson

Communications & Graphics Manager

Debbie Wilson

Preschool Director

Catrina Tenhouse

Assistant Preschool Director

Daniel Hall

A/V System Coordinator

Presbyterian Leadership Structure

Two Offices:
Elder and Deacon

Our ministers serve as “teaching elders,” while Jesus Christ is the recognized head of our church. Elders make up our Session, which is responsible for spiritual leadership, operation, and direction of the church. Meanwhile, the Deacon Board acts as the hands and feet of service and is the serving body of the congregation. See the DEACONS and ELDERS section below for current listings of our church leadership.

Elders

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Clerk of Session

Diane Brock

Administrative & Personnel

Oversees administrative and personnel matters for the Session of our congregation.

Tom Dilworth (2026)
Nicola Burns (2028)

Buildings & Grounds

Continually asks the question, “How is our campus communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ?” They oversee the appearance, ethos, purpose, and physical maintenance of our campus.

Robert Chesser (2027)
Alana Nigro (2028)

Christian Education

Oversees our discipleship opportunities for children, youth, families, adults, and small groups, focusing on forming fully mature disciples and servant leaders of Jesus Christ.

Jeff Plowman (2026)

Fellowship & Assimilation

Helps plan fellowship events for our congregation and community as well as oversees the way that our Covenant Partners stay connected with one another. Assists with the creation of Small Groups and works to find every Covenant Partner a place to plug in within our church community.

Janie Bunch (2028)
Elaine Crock (2027)
Robbie Love (2026)

Outreach

Oversees Eastminster’s partnerships with local, national, and global mission work and supports our church family in its ministry to the community and around the world.

Cathy DuBose (2026)
Mary Lynne Nielson (2027)

Preschool

The Preschool team oversees Eastminster’s Preschool operations and ministry to its students and their families. An elder on Session serves as the chair of the Preschool board, and the Director reports to the Senior Pastor.

Angel Kytle (2027)

Stewardship & Finance

Oversees the financial affairs of the church, including planning the annual budget, providing regular reports on our financial status, and coordinating the ongoing education of our church family in regard to Biblical principles of giving.

Phil Hamilton (2028)
Scott Smith (2026)

Worship

Plans and supports Eastminster’s worship services to the glory of God, including all choirs, the praise team, arts, communion preparation, acolytes, flowers, sound and lighting, Wedding Guild, and special services.

Cindy Cassanova (2026)
Rick Cooper(2028)
Jerry Smith (2027)

Deacons