First Presbyterian Church, Parsons
Our mission is to know God and make God’s love known to others.
Our Staff
Rev. Jennifer Dawson, pastor.
Jennifer started out her career as a teacher, specializing in teaching reading. After working in education for 12 years, she heard God’s call to ministry.
Encountering the amazing grace of God reformed her understanding of what it means to life a faithful life. Now she helps others encounter that same life-giving grace.
Carol Hoyt, Organist
Elizabeth Stoneberger, Choir Director
Jackie Cobble, Deacon
Barabra Ward, Deacon
Cassandra Hamilton, Vocalist
Office Administrator Brian Orender Brian has earned several degrees during his 30-year career in public safety. He currently holds a certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Brian has been employed as the administrator for the First Christian and First Presbyterian Churches in Parsons since October of 2023. Brian has the distinction of being one of the first disabled technicians certified by the Kansas Board of EMS. Brian has been disabled since birth but will never let the disability define him or make a goal unreachable. Brian is engaged and has a son named Mikah lovingly known as “Monster”. Amber also has a daughter named Nataleigh. In his spare time when you don’t find him in an ambulance, or working at home, he will be spending time with friends, family, or watching Nataleigh or simply “Bug” being involved in volleyball, cheerleading, or playing with her puppy Porky. Brian remembers growing up in the area churches. As a young boy he fondly remembers seeing his father deliver many sermons across the area. Thinking back, he remembered his father’s last sermon. His father, who suffered from multiple strokes which caused problems with balance and walking, was asked to deliver the message. True to form his father with assistance made on to the stage and delivered the message as he would have prior to the strokes. Determination provides results.
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