In 1998, ECPC was blessed when Pastor Rick came to us from Van Wyck, SC. Pastor Rick has a BS from the University of Maryland; M.A.R. and M. Div. from Westminster Theological Seminary and graduate training in Old Testament studies; and from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry degree (specialist track in Spirituality). While at seminary he had opportunities to teach as well as preach and served as an intern at 10th Presbyterian in Philadelphia. After graduation he was called to return to Wallace Memorial to serve in his home church. We are privileged to be the recipients of his special gifts of preaching, teaching and counseling at ECPC. Rick's wife Nancy teaches at East Cobb Christian School, a ministry of the church, and they have three children, Rob, Lindsay and Elizabeth.
Director of Worship & Arts: Michael Shane Martin shane@ecpca.org
Shane came to us from Uptown Church in Charlotte, NC where he served as Director of Worship for four years. Prior to that, Shane was in Nashville for 13 years where he played guitar for numerous artists and was a song writer for Sony Music Publishing and Pamplin Music Publishing. Shane is married to Andrea and together they have four children, Maddie, Jonathan, Macy and Mackenzie.
Director of Student Ministries: Kevin McQuillen kevin@ecpca.org
Kevin and his wife Nancy are both originally from Augusta, GA. They met each other in youth group at First Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Augusta. Nancy attended Samford University and Kevin attended Covenant College. They were married in 1999. Kevin has been working in full-time student ministry with junior and senior high students for over ten years in South Carolina, Florida, and most recently here with us. Before that Kevin was a youth ministry volunteer for over 5 years. Kevin and Nancy have two children, Knox (7) and Mallory (5), and their third is due December 1st.
Student Ministry Intern: Ben Wilkening ben@ecpca.org
Ben recently joined the Student Ministries team as a two year intern. He and his wife Beth moved to Marietta from Florida, where Ben graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators!) with a major in political science and a minor in religion. Ben is excited to have the opportunity to serve the students and community here at ECPC and to continue to grow and learn more about student ministry.
Student Ministry Administrative Assistant: Lisa DeMoss demoss4au@yahoo.com
Lisa joined the staff in December 2007, and has been a church member since June 2007. Lisa has a B.A. Degree in Recreation and Sports Management from Auburn University as well as a Masters degree in Administration of Higher Education from Auburn. She is excited about having the opportunity to work with the Student Ministry program at ECPC. She and her husband David have two children Abby and Duncan.
East Cobb Christian School Administrator: Teresa Staley Teresa.Staley@eccs.org
Teresa has been involved with the school in various capacities for the last twenty years. She has taught kindergarten, fifth grade, and middle school. After completing her Masters of Educational Leadership degree at Covenant College in 1998, she served as principal over third through fifth grades at Perimeter School for two years. She has been principal of East Cobb Christian School for seven years. Teresa and her husband Errol have two adult children, Amanda and Chris. They also have two grandsons. Teresa and Errol have also taught Sunday school with twos and threes for many years.
Dawn started as the Children's Ministry Assistant in 2004 and in July 2009 gladly accepted the position of Ministry Manager. In her current role, she coordinates the efforts of a variety of ministry teams to help execute the vision and strategic goals of ECPC including day to day operations, human resources functions and leadership to key leaders. She is married to Elder James Roach and together they have three sons, Jacob, Jonah and Jonathan who are attending school at ECCS.
Finance and Information Technology Manager: Debbie Serro debbie@ecpca.org
In October of 2009 Debbie accepted the position of Finance and Information Technology Manager. In this role she will provide financial services to ECPC including the church and school as well as administrative oversight for the church management software. She has over 20 years of accounting and information technology experience with an A.S. in Computer Management. She came to ECPC from ChristChurch Presbyterian in Atlanta where she was the Finance Manager for over eight years. She lives in Marietta with her husband Marty, and two daughters, Melissa and Lauren. They are members of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
Assimilation Coordinator: Ted Robinson plantguywtr@att.net
Ted joined our staff in January 2009, after retirement allowed more time for leading our welcoming and greeting ministry with his wife Patty. Ted worked 28 years with IBM in marketing support and education, then 10 years as a contractor, before a 5-year stint in landscaping. Ted holds a B.A. in Math from Vanderbilt University and a diploma in Landscape Management from North Metro Technical College. A ruling elder at ECPC since 1992, he also assists Rick in other areas of shepherding and administration. Ted and Patty have three adult children and five grandchildren.
Facilities Manager: Dennis Carter
Dennis joined the ECPC staff in January 2010, serving as Facilities Manager. Dennis is also an active member of the Deacon Ministry Team. He and his wife Sheryl have four adult children.
Director of Children's Ministries: Marjorie Swierenga amcan1991@yahoo.com
Marj joined our staff in July 1999. She is able to use her love for children, her teaching background and her spiritual gifts of teaching and administration to lead and develop our ministry to children. Her educational experience includes a B. A. in Secondary Education and a major in English from Calvin College. Her teaching experience includes teaching high school and middle school students in Florida and Georgia. She has taught students with a variety of gifts and needs, including students in an ESOL program (English for Speakers of Other Languages), students with special learning needs and adult learners. Marj and her husband Jon have four children: Rachel (14), Deena (12), Andrew (8) and Matthew (3).
Donna joined our staff in August 2001. Donna and Mark Minday (ECPC elder) moved from Greenville, SC in 1990, and have been members of East Cobb Presbyterian Church almost that entire time. Donna has served on the WIC Council at ECPC for five years and assumed the responsibilities of Director of Nurseries in August 2001. She has enjoyed this ministry to the children and parents of guests and East Cobb families.
Children’s Ministries Assistant: Mariannne Trapnell trapnell@bellsouth.net
Marianne joined the ECPC staff in August 2009. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Communication Disorders from the University of Mississippi and a Masters of Education in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Georgia. Her work as a Speech-Language Pathologist, including graduate school, was from 1989-2000 with clients ranging from pre-school to adult, as well as in the Bartow and Cobb County Schools. She is very happy to have the opportunity to be working at her church with such an amazing group of God’s people! Marianne also enjoys serving on the Women’s Ministry Team. She is married to Michael and they have been blessed with four miracles: twins Anne Morgan and Elizabeth, and Sarah, who attend East Cobb Christian School, and Rebekah.
Church Administrator: Lisa Sweeting lisa@ecpca.org
Lisa joined the staff in June 2007 as Church Administrator. She has over 20 years of office experience. Lisa moved to Atlanta from Wisconsin in 1994. She married David Sweeting in 2005 and has a stepson named Max. They attend Grace North Atlanta a PCA church plant in Alpharetta.