Staff
Our staff consists of the following persons:
Bruce Ballantine, Interim Pastor | |
| A native of Grove City, Pennsylvania, Bruce Ballantine is a graduate of Grove City College and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. During his seminary years, Bruce studied on the campus of Zomba Theological College in Malawi and served as student pastor of churches in Dillonvale, Rayland and Glen Robbins, Ohio. He was ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 1994. Since then, he has served as an installed pastor or interim pastor in Oakmont and Burgettstown, Pennsylvania; Weirton, West Virginia; Wellsville and Youngstown, Ohio. Although his home is in Weirton, Bruce will reside in Wooster during his tenure as interim pastor of First Presbyterian Church. |
Jen Baer, Director of Christian Education | |
| Jen Baer is a 2009 graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary (Master of Divinity degree) and she comes to us from San Marino Community Church in San Marino, California where she has served as Director of Christian Education. Jen’s speciality is children and family ministry. She and her husband John are newly married, and they’ll be bringing two California cats with them. Here are a few quotes from Jen’s references.“Children’s ministry and family ministry are what she loves.” “Wonderful skills with children.” She would be “great in the position.” “Very collegial.” “A team player.” “Theologically and biblically grounded.” “A natural.” “Creative.” “Thinks about new ways to reach different populations.” “Compassionate.” “A go-getter.” “A+” |
Erin Yoder, Youth Director | |
 | Erin Yoder has been the Administrative Assistant for Muskingum Valley Presbytery since March 2008. She graduated from Dalton High School and then Kent State University where she studied Organizational Communication Studies and received her Bachelor of Arts degree. Erin is from Dalton and has attended Dalton Presbyterian Church most of her life and has taught Sunday school and most recently was their youth group leader. She currently serves on Dalton’s session. She was married May 15, 2010 to Aaron Yoder. They have an American Bulldog named Bud and live in Wooster. Here are a few quotes from Erin’s references. “I think she’s the best.” “An extraordinary gift with kids.” “Trustworthy.” “Hardworking.” “A kid magnet.” |
The Reverend Charles Cureton, Parish Associate | |
| Charles Cureton is a retired minister, having served in New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Virginia. He and Mary have two children. Rebecca works in development for the College of Wooster and Stephen is a minister in Bloomsbury, Pennsylvania. Two grandchildren, Brianna and John Paul, give them great joy. Charles assists with visitation, worship, and wherever else he is needed. He is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary. |
The Reverend James Watt, Parish Associate | |
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Jim Watt is a native of Tennessee and is a graduate of Maryville College and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. After serving churches in Pennsylvania and Ohio, he and his wife, Joan, came to Wooster to retire. The Watts are parents of Jane, a French teacher at Medina High School, and Jeffrey, a history professor at the University of Mississippi. They have four granddaughters and a great-granddaughter. Jim assists in worship when needed and helps with visitation. The Watts enjoy walking, biking, reading, travel and the Ohio Light Opera. |
Eric Gastier, Director of Music | |
| Eric Gastier has served as Director of Music & Organist for First Presbyterian since April 2001 (following the 24 year tenure of Prof. John M. Russell of the College of Wooster). Mr. Gastier is a native of Milan, Ohio and has served churches in Ohio, upstate New York, Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. His organ teachers have included Paul Becker of Sandusky, Ohio, Donald R. M. Paterson of Cornell University, and Dr. Eileen M. Guenther of Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington. A registered architect, Mr. Gastier also serves Schantz Organ Company as Staff Architect and Vice-president of Design & Engineering. He resides in Wooster with his wife Ann and their two children. |
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Donna Ru Lon |
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Mary Alice Streeter |
Tim Hall |
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