OUR STAFF & LEADERSHIP

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, Mchael; and their two rescue pups, Cassie and Lonnie.

Cindy re-joined Westminster after 14 years serving as pastor at First Presbyterian, Hampton. After graduating with her D.Min from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, she served as campus chaplain at Mary Baldwin College prior to entering pastoral ministry. Cindy and husband Burt have 2 adult sons and daughters-in-law, plus 3 precious grandchildren. They are thrilled to be back in Greensboro and their WPC family!

Scott joined the Westminster staff in February of 2023. He holds a B.S. in Urban Affairs with a concentration in Community Development from Wright State University, a masters in Parks, Recreation Management from Clemson University, and a Post-Masters Certificate in Educational Leadership from University of North Carolina - Greensboro. Before joining the WPC staff, he worked for over 16 years as the Youth Director at Alamance Presbyterian Church (also in Greensboro) and continues to work part-time as the goalkeeper coach for the women's soccer team at Guilford College. Scott is responsible for driving the local, national and international mission efforts while also having a role in coordinating ways in which WPC and those visiting connect and engage as one faith community. His interests include creating all forms of artwork, playing music, mountain biking, kayaking, and spending time with his wife, Amy, and 2 kids.

Jonathan joined Westminster staff in the summer of 2024 as the Director of Communications. He oversees all aspects of communication at the church, including capturing and sharing the life of the church through photos and videos during worship and events. He is also responsible for maintaining the church’s website, managing social media platforms, producing print newsletters, and coordinating other communication mediums. Jonathan holds a BA in Communications with a focus on TV & Cinema Arts from Elon University. Before joining Westminster, he served as the Director of Communications and Media Coordinator at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Durham. He also worked in the athletic department at High Point University, producing sports broadcasts for ESPN+. Originally from High Point, where Jonathan has lived for 20 years, he has strong family ties to the Boston area. He is passionate about storytelling and looks forward to using his skills to enhance the communication and outreach efforts at Westminster.

Barry Webb is the AV Supervisor. To contact Barry, please email via the icon above.

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.

Emily has been a member and on staff since 1994 (with a seven year maternity leave early during those years). She supports the associate pastors and program staff. Emily and her husband, Jeff, have 4 married sons, 3 grandchildren, and enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and family.

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.

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. When not dreaming up youth group games, writing sermons, going to meetings, planning programming, yada yada yada, he’s chasing his kids around to sporting events and school activities and trying to spend as much time with his family as possible. He loves music, podcasts and audiobooks. Sam also participates in the local F3 (Fitness, Faith, and Fellowship) group, and pretends he’s still a kid; Emily is as tolerant as she is beautiful.

Steve is an ordained Presbyterian minister who retired in 2021 from the United States Air Force as a Major General and the 19th Chief of Chaplains. Originally from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Steve enlisted in the USAF to earn college money and stayed 42 years. Married to his college sweetheart, he and Denise have been married for 41 years and have two married children and four (above average) grandchildren. Steve is a graduate of McCormick Theological Seminary (M-Div) and Fuller Theological Seminary (D-Min) and serves on the Board of Directors for the Air & Space Forces Association as well as on the Board of Directors of Chatham Habitat for Humanity. He recently concluded an 18-month term as the Interim Senior Pastor of the Kirk of Kildaire, Cary, NC. Steve and Denise love spoiling grandkids, biking, golfing, and walking. They live in Chapel Hill, NC.

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.

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.

Catherine comes to Westminster's staff with an extensive background in management. Catherine is no stranger to Westminster and has been an active lifelong church member. Baptized at Westminster, she grew up here along with her three siblings. Her most recent activities at Westminster have included pickleball, the Westminster walking group, the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage, and the upcoming ASP mission trip. She serves on the church’s Building and Grounds Committee. Catherine holds a B.A. in Interior Design from East Carolina University, go Pirates!

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.

Butch served as a pastor at Westminster from 2009 until his retirement in 2023. He has returned to the staff as a part-time Parish Associate focusing primarily on pastoral care. He is glad to be back serving the congregation during this season of transition. Butch is a graduate of Greensboro College and Duke University Divinity School. He and his wife have two adult daughters and four grandsons, all of whom are active in the life of Westminster.

Melanie joined the Westminster staff in May 2021 after her retirement from AT&T where she worked as an Associate Director of IT. Before joining the staff, she served as an Elder and a member of the Community Connections committee as well as an Usher and Greeter. She and her husband Darrell, have one son a daughter-in-law and two grandchildren