PRESBYTERY OF DETROIT

Strengthening and Transforming Our Congregations to be Missional, Pastoral, Prophetic





















Presbytery of Detroit
17575 Hubbell
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 345-6550

info@detroitpresbytery.org
© Detroit Presbytery 2001

Spirit And Sky Top Site Award 2005




The Rev. Dr. Allen D. Timm
Executive Presbyter
Allen joined the Presbytery staff in January of 2004 as the Executive Presbyter. The Executive Presbyter is the primary administrative officer of the Presbytery and has oversight for its congregations, projects, vision, mission directions & goals.





Brenda Jarvis
Associate Executive Presbyter for Congregational Outreach and Nurture
Brenda is an Elder at Garden City Presbyterian Church and is currently under care of the Committee on Preparation for Ministry, as a candidate awaiting ordination. She joined the Presbytery staff in August 2003 to assist the Presbytery in motivating its members through implementation of mission and leadership development ministries, encourage proclamation of the Gospel for the salvation of humankind and promote social righteousness in the context of global, national and local mission.





The Rev. Edward Koster
Stated Clerk
Ed has served as Stated Clerk for two consecutive terms and was recently re-elected to a third term. He attends Ann Arbor First Presbyterian Church, as Stated Clerk he records the transactions of the Presbytery, keeps rolls, and interprets the constitution and rules in accordance with the Book of Order.





Beverly A. Knox
Executive Assistant
Beverly is an Elder at Detroit Calvary Presbyterian Church. She has been employed by the Presbytery of Detroit since 1981 her work responsibilities include clerical assistance to the Executive Presbyter, as well as support to various presbytery committees.





Sandy Jensen
Office Manager
Sandy is a member of Greenfield Presbyterian Church, Berkley. Sandy began working at the Presbytery office on October 24, 1994 as the Receptionist. Graduate of Oakland University, Rochester Hills, MI with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from the School of Business Administration. Her responsibilities include but are not limited to the computer system, telephone system, directory, annual statistical records, presbytery meeting attendance tracking, web site, background checks, and special communications.





Artheillia Thompson
Hunger Action Coordinator
Artheillia is an elder member of Detroit Westminster Presbyterian Church. Her responsibilities include staffing the Hunger Ministries Support Team, facilitating congregations in addressing needs of hunger, poverty, and homelessness in the communities of metro-Detroit she also coordinate the Synod Annual Health Fairs, Artheillia has been apart of the Presbytery staff since January, 1983.





Joanne Higgins
Resource Center Director
Joanne is an elder at Detroit, Hope Presbyterian Church, she has been employed by the Presbytery of Detroit since 1996.





Sharon Pacioni
Office Assistant
Sharon is a member of Allen Park Presbyterian Church she has been employed by the Presbytery since 1979. Sharon is responsible for all copying, folding, and mailing of materials for committees, council, the presbytery as well Presbyterian woman, relieving the receptionist, and meeting room set up.





Rhonda Barley
Clerical Assistant
Rhonda has been employed by the Presbytery of Detroit since September, 1999 her ministry here is to serve, her goal is to assist every person to the best of her ability so that Our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified through her.