OUR STAFF
Dr. Tom PickeringOUR PASTOR: Dr. Thomas F. Pickering
Prior to coming to Cordova, Dr. Tom spent ten years in interim ministry serving churches in five different Presbyteries in our Synod where has has gained a reputation for re-invigorating congregations. He has served churches in Texas, North Carolina and Missouri as pastor, associate and head of staff, in churches from 60 to 1,400 members. He is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and earned a masters from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary and earned a Doctorate of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary. He also has had special training in political campaign management, interim ministry, managing business in transition, demographics, market segmentation, evangelism and conflict management.

He is past Moderator of the Synod of Living Waters and presently serves the Presbytery as chair of the Bills and Overtures Committee and member of the permanent judicial commission. tom is also chair of the Syunod's finance committee. In the past in chaired the reorganization task group of the Presbytery, Vice Chair of Living Waters for the World, Vice Chair of the Board of Bellwood Children's Homes in Louisville.

His wife Marilyn is from Corpus Christi, Texas and is a School Psychologist. They have two children and five grandchildren. Tom's outside interests include: puttering in the yard, woodworking and refinishing, reading history, bridge and watching old movies, and trying to learn how to play golf.

Before the ministry, Tom was on the staff of a national presidential campaign and was congressional relations officer for a presidential council in Washington. He also was in sales and product management with U.S. Plywood; has served as comptroller and vice president of a hardware firm; and founded his own company. >> EMAIL TOM <<
Jan ColgateOUR MUSIC DIRECTOR: Jan Colgate
Jan has been our music director for the last 25 years. She taught music at St. George's School in Germantown.
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Ava AllenOUR NURSERY DIRECTOR: Ava Allen
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Dana AutinOUR PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR: Dana Autin
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Stephanie YanekOUR CHURCH SECRETARY: Stephanie Yanik
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Gordon CouglinOUR SEXTON: Gordon Couglin
Gordon is an accomplished BBQ cook and sings in the choir of the church. >> EMAIL GORDON <<
MurphyOUR CHURCH DOG: Murphy
Murphy came to Cordova along with Dr. Tom in 2005. While his educational attainments are limited his personal skills are amazing. He is a favorite of all of the kids and always eager for a "belly rub." >> EMAIL MURPHY<<