Leadership at Shandon
Leadership at Shandon is shared work. Our clergy and staff are paid professionals, but congregation members participate equally in both the joys and the responsibilities of leading the church. The staff oversee the day-to-day tasks, while the Session (similar to a board) is the official decision-making entity in most things, including our identity and our vision for the future. Deacons help us care for one another in more comprehensive ways. Trustees manage our investments, including property. In leadership at Shandon, as in everything else, we are the church together.
Staff Members
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Rev. Jenny McDevitt
SENIOR PASTOR
AND HEAD OF STAFF -
Rev. John Cook
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
FOR DISCIPLESHIP -
April Martin
PASTORAL ASSOCIATE
FOR YOUTH & YOUNG ADULTS -
Heather Woolard
DIRECTOR OF
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY -
Matthew McCall
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC & MEDIA
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Dr. Jabarie Glass
DIRECTOR OF THE CHANCEL CHOIR
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Dr. Robert Walker
CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR
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Catherine Teal
FINANCIAL MANAGER
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Lyndsey Hunter
OFFICE MANAGER
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Gerald Taylor
FACILITIES MANAGER
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Carolyn Bennett
CHILDCARE COORDINATOR
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Georgia Shaw
RECEPTIONIST
Session
Session members are elected by the congregation and serve a term of three years. In addition to serving on Session, they also participate in one of the official ministry areas of the church. Ministry areas are all chaired by Session members. In addition to congregation members, installed pastors also serve on Session. The Session meets monthly, with additional meetings when necessary. The Clerk of Session is elected by the Session for the purposes of keeping minutes and is not a voting member.
Members of Session:
Rev. Jenny McDevitt, moderator
Rev. John Cook
Class of 2026
Amy Fraley
Henry Hall
Chase Hicks
Marie Maynard
Ellen McDuffie
Class of 2024
Carolyn Click
Garrett Humphries
Kenny Phelps
Heather Powers
Susan Steedman
Class of 2025
Cappy Boswell
Hugh Jacobs
Jen Lutterbie
Sandra O’Neal
David Ross
Clerk of Session:
Scott Phinney
Deacons
Deacons, also elected by the congregation for a term of three years, provide care and nurture to those in need within Shandon’s community. This often takes the form of phone calls, visits, and sending notes. This does not replace the effort of our clergy, but rather amplifies that care, providing direct connection for as long as is needed or appreciated. Deacons are those who are recognized as leading with compassion, empathy, and gentleness. Deacons meet monthly for ongoing training, mutual support, and care updates.
Staff Liaison:
Rev. John Cook
Class of 2026
Dia Dooley
Dale Marshall
Bryant Roberts
Susan Scott
Johnny Timmons
Class of 2024
Dee DeBerry
Mary Ann Galloway
Richard Kennette
Tricia Kuna
Bruce LaFleur
Class of 2025
Hall Gladden
Betty Gurnell
Meghan Hazelwood Hall
Israel Rivers
Lauren Tinman
Trustees
Trustees at Shandon oversee the church’s investments, including property. They meet quarterly, with additional meetings when necessary. They, too, are elected by the congregation and serve a term of three years.
Staff Liaisons:
Rev. Jenny McDevitt
Robert Walker
Class of 2026
Graham Garlinghouse
Cheryl Holland
Class of 2024
Stacey Brennan
Kat Dragner
Class of 2025
Cathy Hazelwood
Leck Patterson, Chair