SENIOR LEADERSHIP
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Craig Sumey | Senior Pastor | On Sabbatical until Aug 1, 2020
Pastor Craig has been the Lead Pastor at 1st Pres since December, 2011. He is married to Lynn and they have two teenage children. Craig has experienced great spiritual transformation and healing in his own life. This transformation has given him a heart for serving in a church that is excited about bringing that message and opportunity to many others. Craig also has a passion for serving a church in a vibrant downtown neighborhood. Some of his hobbies include road cycling, hiking, BBQing, and KC Chiefs and Nebraska Huskers football. |
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Jennie Barber| Sabbatical Pastor
Reverend Jennie Barber recently moved back to the Northwest after nearly a decade of serving churches in Tennessee. She grew up in the Seattle area and began to sense a call to ministry while a student at Seattle Pacific University. A graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, Rev. Barber was ordained as a Teaching Elder by the Seattle Presbytery. Pastor Jennie is excited to serve 1st Pres this summer! |
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Bonnie Piovesan | Church Administrator
Bonnie joined the 1st Pres staff in 2019. She has lived and worked in several states across the country and has a diverse background in several professions giving her a strong skill-set as our church administrator. She loves the many challenges of administrative work and is passionate about helping people solve the day to day issues to keep things running smoothly. Bonnie is married to Dean. They have two grown children and a grandson. Some of her many interests include camping, crafting, cooking, teaching and being with family and friends. |
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Carley Walker | Director of Children & Families
Carley has lived in the Coeur d’ Alene area for most of her life. She is married to Scott and they have two young boys, Sawyer and Emmett. After working as the church administrator for a year, Carley felt called to pursue her passion, which is working with children and families. Carley has many interests and hobbies including party/event planning and organization, crafting, baking, and gardening. However, her greatest joy in life is spending every possible moment with her children. |
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Steve Balas | Director of Student Ministries
Steve was born in Detroit but grew up overseas. His parents taught at the American School in London, which he attended K-12. Steve has extensive experience in both the non-profit and the for-profit industries. He is married to Paula and they have a son, Sam who pursuing a degree in film. With family in Michigan, Florida, San Francisco, and Australia, travel is more than just a hobby in the Balas household. |
SUPPORT STAFF
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Chris Gray| Administrative Office Assistant
Chris has shared the receptionist job with Emily Rogers for five years. Adrift in her early years, Chris joined the Army! At that point in her life she needed discipline, guidance and a renewal of her confidence and self-worth. While stationed at Ft. Huachuca, AZ she was “fixed up” with a blind date. Eight weeks later they were married. They were blessed with one son who is married and two awesome grandkids. |
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Emily Rogers | Administrative Office Assistant
Emily grew up a Jersey girl with 5 siblings; then after high school high-tailed it to California for a year. From there, she rode a motorcycle to Alaska where she stayed for 41 years. In addition to a 21-year career as an elementary teacher, she’s been a secretary, state trooper dispatcher, report editor, grocery store butcher, plus many more. Emily’s husband, Tom, is a retired banker, originally from Coeur d’Alene (Class of ’66). His son has given them 3 wonderful grandchildren. The love shared with the congregants and co-workers keeps her coming back (as well as the $ that helps sustain her quilting habit)! |
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Stephanie Rogge | Bookkeeper
Bookkeeper for 1st Pres since 2018, Stephanie has many years of bookkeeping and payroll experience. She worked as an Accounting Technician for a CPA in Helena, MT and worked for the State of Montana in Human Resources/Payroll for nearly 9 yrs. She was also a volunteer bookkeeper in two different churches. Stephanie is married to Leo and has 2 grown children. Her interests include gardening, cooking, and church activities. |
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Matthew Harrison | Custodian
Matthew has been Custodian at 1st Pres since 2018. In addition to his job at 1st Pres, he is working on a degree in Computer Science at North Idaho College. He is married to Kendra and has two sons, who are the light of his life. Since moving to Coeur d'Alene from Moscow three years ago, Matthew is enjoying everything amazing Coeur d’Alene has to offer. He is thankful for the opportunity to get to know the congregation and work for the great community that exists at First Presbyterian. |
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Janet Starkey | Director of Communications
Janet's career in Marketing Communications led her directly to 1st Pres. Starting to serve in October 2019, Janet has found this to be a dream job. It's a pleasure to serve this wonderful community. She is married to Craig and between the two of them, they have four grown children. She loves to knit, quilt, read, cook, sing and garden in her gorgeous backyard. |
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Kent Kimball| Music Director
Kent grew up in a musical family and began performing as a child. He has directed choirs in Presbyterian churches in CA, NE, and WA. He graduated from USC where he studied business and music, and over the years he has dabbled in theatre, opera, voiceovers, movies, and commercials. He and his wife, Norilee, have 4 beautiful daughters, 4 great sons-in-law, 9 grandchildren, and one more on the way. Kent manages K2 Landscaping, a company he founded 27 years ago. He loves adventuring and climbing mountains, but his greatest passion is conducting church music. |
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Connor Harris | Technology Coordinator
Connor is the tech coordinator at First Presbyterian Church. He was raised in Coeur d’Alene Idaho and loves the area, “It’s so great to live in a place filled with mountains, lakes, trees, and gives you that sense of belonging. The Pacific Northwest is my home.” When he’s not at church, he’s very busy with his music production hobby. “It’s a privilege to apply the skills learned from a music studio and have the opportunity to integrate them into live sound production at 1st Pres.” |
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Ray Weaver | Worship Music Specialist
Ray is passionate about music and worship, serving, and seeing people become Christ followers. He is married to Arlene and together they have 2 daughters and 1 grandson. Since graduating from Northwest University with a Bachelors Degree in Music, Ray served as minister of music for 36 years in 3 churches. He presently works with the Developmental Disabilities Administration for the state of Washington. Some of his activities include playing in Tuxedo Junction Big Band, accompanying, hiking, family activities, and is a huge UW Huskies fan. |