The
Presbyerian Church at
NEW PROVIDENCE
Ministry
Team
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(click
on names below to view biographies)
MINISTRY
STAFF BIOGRAPHIES
Dr.
Jeffrey Ebert--Senior Pastor
jeff@pcnp.org |
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Jeff
Ebert joined PCNP as our Senior Pastor on Easter of 1999.
He has an extensive background in youth ministry, evangelism,
adult discipleship, counseling and pastoral leadership.
Jeff has a passion to bring Jesus Christ into real life
through teaching and preaching that is exciting, relevant
and challenging. Possessing a Master of Divinity from
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry
from Columbia Theological Seminary, Jeff is able to make
Biblical principles relevant to his audiences. |
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and his wife, Donna, have one son, Jonathan. For fun Jeff
enjoys family bike rides, vacations in Vermont, writing
fiction, reading adventure novels and teaching Japanese
martial arts at the Berkeley Heights YMCA. |
Dr.
Michael Flavin--Associate Pastor
flavin@pcnp.org |
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Mike
Flavin has been in full-time youth ministry for 22 years
and our Associate Pastor since 1990. He works primarily
with our student ministries. Mike has a heart for seeing
students come to know Christ and grow in their relationship
with Him. Mike also gives leadership to a number of short-term
mission projects each year, including high school and
junior high school mission trips, as well as a family
mission trip to Mexico. |
| Mike
is a graduate of Bemidji State University with a B.S.
Degree, received a Master of Divinity from Bethel Theological
Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family
Counseling from Eastern Seminary.Mike is married to Amy,
a marriage and family therapist, and has two children,
Andrew and Emily, a cat and a collie. His passions are
watching his kids in sports and music, drinking Starbucks
coffee, going on short-term mission trips to Mexico and
playing percussion in the church worship band. |
Ian
Rankine--Associate Pastor
rankine@pcnp.org
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Ian
Rankine joined the PCNP staff to lead the dynamic area
of Adult Ministries. He was born and grew up in a small
town in Central Scotland. Ian graduated in 1992 from St.
Mary's College, University of St. Andrews, Scotland with
a Bachelor of Divinity and completed two additional years
of study at New College, University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
In 1995 Ian was licensed as a minister of the Gospel in
the Church of Scotland. |
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his licensing, Ian served an 18 month required internship
in the Historic Parish church of Burntisland, Fife, Scotland.
In December of 1996 he went to North Carolina with his
wife to begin work in the PC(USA). Ian has served in Bethesda
Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen NC, as Intern Student Pastor,
and also served as Chaplain Associate at FirstHealth Moore
Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. Ian served as Associate
Pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, NC
for 3 years and most recently as Pastor of the Antioch
Presbyterian Church, Red Springs, NC. Ian's wife, Maureen
Paterson, is also an ordained minister in the PC(USA).
They have two sons, Gregor and Angus.
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Colleen
Fletcher--Minister of Pastoral Care
fletcher@pcnp.org |
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Colleen
has served as Minister of Pastoral Care for 19 years.
She is responsible for the Congregational Care ministries
of the church. She plans, organizes and oversees the Lay
Pastoral Care Ministries and Deacon activities. Each person
in the church has an assigned Deacon and Elder who care
for their spiritual and physical needs. Colleen oversees
the Deacon services such as a food closet, blood drive,
handyman repair, and financial needs including financial
counseling. |
| Colleen
also coordinates support groups such as DivorceCare and
GriefShare. She is available by appointment for counseling
and prayer. Her desire is to enable others to sense the
presence of Christ in their current situation and to bring
comfort and encouragement to those going through difficult
times. Colleen was born in Louisiana and worked out of
The Overlook Hospital Chaplain's office before coming
on staff at PCNP. She has two grown daughters and lives
in Berkeley Heights. Colleen enjoys nature (especially
animals) and can be found "working out" and
playing tennis in her free time. |
Christopher
Fortin - Director of Worship & Music
fortin@pcnp.org |
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Chris,
born and raised in New Jersey, attended Westminster Choir
College as a double major in Sacred Music and Music Education.
He has performed with the New York Philharmonic, New Jersey
Symphony and the Philadelphia Orchestra as a member of
both the Westminster Symphonic Choir and the world renowned
Westminster Choir. As a vocalist, Chris has worked with
the Spoleto Festival Orchestra at the Spoleto Festival
USA in Charleston, SC, including performances of the Jenufa
by Leos Janacek, as well as touring with the Westminster
Choir. |
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He
has also performed with the Berkshire Opera Company
in Pittsfield, MA in the production of The Magic
Flute by Mozart. He began leading worship at age
15 and has a strong sense of God's call on his life
as a music professional. He is a gifted organist and
pianist with extensive experience directing traditional
vocal and hand bell choirs. Chris plays the keyboard
and is fluent in contemporary worship and praise.Chris
is also a published composer who writes on a weekly
basis for worship services, composing hymns, anthems
and psalm responses. During worship at PCNP, Chris performs
both vocal and instrumental music.
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to Sunday@ to hear music samples>>>
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Christine
Voegeli - Director of Children's Ministries
voegeli@pcnp.org |
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Christine
has been with PCNP since 1999 as Director of Children's
Ministries and has brought many new ideas and programs
to our Church family. Christine oversees the numerous
programs for children at the church. Sunday School, midweek
Kid's Club and Youth Club, and summer Vacation Bible School
are just some of the opportunities for children to grow
in Christ's love. Born and raised in New Jersey, Christine
is a graduate of Gordon College and Princeton Theological
Seminary. |
| For
fun Christine spends her time writing children's stories,
rollerblading, and enjoying time with friends. Christine
has a passion for Jesus and a great love for His children!
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