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Laura joined the Westminster staff in November 2019, directing the chancel choir and handbell ensemble and serving as organist. She is an ordained deacon in the ELCA and holds degrees from Duke Divinity School, UNC Greensboro, and UNC-Chapel Hill. L…

Laura joined the Westminster staff in November 2019, directing the chancel choir and handbell ensemble and serving as organist. She is an ordained deacon in the ELCA and holds degrees from Duke Divinity School, UNC Greensboro, and UNC-Chapel Hill. Laura also conducts the Glee Clubs at UNC-Chapel Hill. She loves to sing, travel, run, and spend time with her husband, John: her son, MIchael; and their two rescue pups, Cassie and Lonnie.

Laura Alexander
Associate Director of Music
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Lucy has been in youth ministry for 30 years and joined the staff at Westminster in 2006. She graduated from Grimsley High School and has a BS in Education from Meredith College.

She is constantly reminded while engaging in the lives of Westminster’s youth that God is good, and she has hope today’s youth will embrace what it means to be a Christian in today’s world. Lucy is married to Davis, and they have two adult children.

Lucy Jefferies
Director of Children and Youth Ministries
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Brad started in March 2018. A father of two boys, Brad has worked in construction and maintenance his whole life. Brad was born and raised in Orlando, Florida and has a passion for motorcycles and custom bikes.

Brad Pollard
Facilities Manager
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Melanie joined Westminster in 2008. She has served as Usher Captain at the Lake Brandt location, as the Salvation Army bell ringers coordinator, and Elder on the Community Connections committee. Melanie joined the Westminster staff in May 2021 after her retirement from AT&T where she worked as an Associate Director of IT. She and her husband Darrell, have one son.

Melanie Wilkerson
Technology & Administrative Assistant
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Emily re-joined the church staff after a "seven-year maternity leave" to support the associate ministers and our youth team. Emily and her husband, Jeff, have four boys. They have been members at Westminster since 1994.

Emily Black
Administrative Assistant
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Catherine comes to Westminster's staff with an extensive background in management, including experience as executive director for the International Textile Alliance & ITA Educational Foundation, as director of marketing for Berkley Home Furniture and as showroom manager for Covington Fabric and Design.

Catherine is no stranger to Westminster and has been an active lifelong member of the church. Baptized at Westminster, she grew up here along with her three siblings. Her most recent activities at Westminster have included pickleball, the Realm conversion and the upcoming Dominican Republic mission trip. She serves on the church’s Community Connections Committee.

Catherine holds a B.A. in Interior Design from East Carolina University. In 2004, she received the university’s Outstanding Alumni Award in the Department of Interior Design and Merchandising. She was also a two-time nominee for WithIt’s leadership award for women in the home and furnishings industries.

Catherine Morsell
Director of Church Administration
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Ernie began at Westminster November 30, 2015. He has over 30 years of experience with his most recent call being at First Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, NC, where he led that congregation for the last 15 years. Ernie received his Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary. Ernie and his wife, Elaine, have two adult children, Megan and Richard, and two grandchildren, Davis and Jack.

Ernie Thompson
Pastor
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Sally joined the Westminster staff in November 2018. She has volunteered with the children at Westminster for over ten years and is excited to continue this role as a member of the Children’s Ministry team. Sally and her husband, Peter, have two sons and a daughter.

Sally Zeillmann
Assistant Director of Children’s Ministry
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Lynn joined the Westminster staff in 2022 bringing a background in operations, wearing numerous work hats in small business.  A long time member, active in several areas in the life of the church, she is very excited to serve in the Finance Manager role.  A UNC-CH graduate, Lynn and her husband David have four adult children and one grandchild.  Her interests include walks, travel, scoring a fun thrift store find and reading. 

Lynn Hemm
Finance Manager
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Scott Neely
Director of Mission
& Community Connection
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Barry Webb
AV Supervisor
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Cindy re-joined Westminster as a pastor in August 2021 after pastoring at First Presbyterian Church in Hampton, VA. She and her husband Burt are thrilled to be back “home” near family and parents. Cindy received her Doctor of Ministry from Union Theological Seminary and just completed her basic training as a clergy coach. They have three adult children.

Cindy Higgins
Pastor
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Sam joined the staff in January of 2014 to fulfill the role of pastoring our youth and their families. Sam obtained his undergrad degree in Communications from Indiana State University and worked in radio prior to entering full-time youth ministry in 2003. He attended Northern Seminary in the Chicagoland area, and served nearby in the Chicago suburb of Oswego, IL. Originally from Indiana, Sam and his wife Emily, who is from Minnesota, started their marriage and family there at Oswego Presbyterian Church; they have two daughters and a son.

Sam Perkins
Pastor for Formation, Missions & Connections
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As director of music Clint serves as director of the worship band, director of Youth band and director of Children’s choirs. Clint has a degree in Vocal Performance from UNCG and before joining Westminster he served at West Market Street UMC as associate director of music and director of music at Epiphany Presbyterian Church. He’s performed with the professional choral group Bel Canto Company and with The Tred— a local rock band credited with two CDs of original music. Clint and his wife, Jane, have four children.

Clint Whitlow
Music Director
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