Staff Profiles

Staff Profiles

Presbytery Office main phone number 412-323-1400

Leadership Staff
Support Staff
Presbytery Moderators

Pittsburgh Presbytery staff “equips the saints for the work of ministry” in Christ’s name by:

  • Gathering church leaders regularly to be strengthened for participation in Christ’s mission, personal devotion to Christ’s call, and richer fellowship in Christ
  • Assisting congregations through transitions and challenges in their ministry
  • Mobilizing presbytery to fulfill Christ’s great commission
  • Encouraging and enabling for ministry those whom Christ calls into leadership

LEADERSHIP STAFF

Brian Wallace, Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries &
Acting Head of Staff
Email | 412-323-1402

Brian is the primary presbytery staff liaison for congregations in the East Branch of the Pittsburgh Presbytery, Administrative Commission for Transformation,  Commission on Preparation for Ministry, Commission on Ministry, New Worshiping Communities Commission, Nominations Committee and Next Generation Ministry Team, as well as overseeing areas of children & youth ministries.  Please contact him if you have questions about any of these areas.

Carla CampbellCarla Campbell, Stated Clerk & Congregational Transition Specialist
Email | 412-323-1405 

Carla is head of the Office of the Stated Clerk and handles all stated clerk affairs, as well as being the primary presbytery staff liaison for the Executive Committee and Ecclesiastical Committee.  She also oversees the congregational process for pastoral transitions, church governance & polity, and presbytery and session minute reading meetings.  Please contact her if you have questions about any of these areas.  Stated Clerk forms and resources can also be accessed directly here.

Ralph LoweRalph Lowe, Associate Minister for Justice Ministries
Email | 412-323-1403 

Ralph is the primary presbytery staff liaison for the North Branch and West Branch of the Pittsburgh Presbytery, as well as the Administrative Commission for Transformation, Amos 5:24 Ministry Team,  Anti-Racism Transformation Team, Freedom Rising Pilot Project, Peacemaking Ministry Team, Hunger Fund Ministry Team, National Black Presbyterian Caucus Pittsburgh Chapter, Great Commission, and the Self-Development of People Ministry Team.  Please contact him if you have questions about any of these areas.

Louise Rogers, Temporary Associate Minister
Email | 412-323-1404

Louise is the primary presbytery staff liaison for congregations in the South Branch of the Pittsburgh Presbytery. She is also involved in Commission on Ministry and the Administrative Commission for Transformation. Please contact her if you have questions about any of these areas.

Elizabeth Meriwether, Business Administrator
Email | 412-323-1406

Elizabeth is the primary presbytery staff liaison for the Finance and Property Committee.  She oversees the business and financial office, including processing all grants, funds, and scholarships, from our various ministries.  She also covers the Property Management and technology for the presbytery office, as well as being the primary presbytery liaison for any issues relating to church properties.  Please contact Elizabeth with questions on the Presbytery Budget, Payroll Processing, Housing Allowance, Financial Reviews and Audits, and other areas related to church administration.

Roy BurfordRoy Burford, Business Administrator
Email | 412-323-1406 

Roy is the primary presbytery staff liaison for the Finance and Property Committee.  He oversees the business and financial office, including processing all grants, funds, and scholarships, from our various ministries.  He also covers the Property Management and technology for the presbytery office, as well as being the primary presbytery liaison for any issues relating to church properties.  Please contact Roy with questions on the Presbytery Budget, Payroll Processing, Housing Allowance, Financial Reviews and Audits, and other areas related to church administration.

SUPPORT STAFF

Cathy Nelson, Executive Assistant
Email | 412-697- 9210

Cathy supports the areas under Brian Wallace, Associate Minister for Emerging Ministries & Acting Head of Staff.  She is also a presbytery staff liaison to Commission on Ministry, Executive Committee, Administrative Commission for Transformation, Freedom Rising Pilot Project, International Partnership, New Worshiping Communities Commission, Generosity Committee, Nominations Committee, and Personnel Committee.  She is also responsible for some of the bookkeeping functions including accounts payable and areas of hospitality of gatherings at the presbytery office hosted by Pittsburgh Presbytery.  Please contact her if you have questions about any of these areas.

Jenny (Petrantoni) Tarrant, Administrative Assistant
Email | 412-697-9207

Jenny supports the work of Carla Campbell, Stated Clerk, and Ralph Lowe, Director of Justice Ministries.  She provides administrative support for the Commission on Preparation for Ministry and serves as Webmaster.  She is also responsible for publishing the weekly PNews e-letter.  Please contact her if you have questions about any of these areas.

Kenny SummersKenny Summers, Custodian

 

 

PRESBYTERY MODERATORS

Moderator Elder Louise Schoppe – Ken Mawr United Presbyterian Church (West Branch)

Senior Vice Moderator Rev. Sarah Robbins, Glenshaw Presbyterian Church (North Branch)

Vice Moderator Rev. Sharon Stewart, Jefferson United Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth (South Branch)

Vice Moderator: Elder Nancy Stanny, ValleyPresbyterian Church (West Branch)

Vice Moderator: Elder Drew Wilson, Forest Hills Presbyterian Church (East Branch)