Our Staff
| Jeff Gilstrap, Commissioned Lay Pastor Jeff is a native of Greenville SC, graduated from Wade Hampton High School, received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University. Jeff served 3 terms as Elder at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Greenville prior to pursuing a vocation in ministry in 2000. In 2004 he was commissioned as a Lay Pastor by the Foothills Presbytery, served as the Parish Assistant at Tyger River Presbyterian Church from 2002-2006 in Duncan SC and was called to St Andrews Presbyterian Church in 2006. email: pjeffreygilstrap@aol.com |
| Ray Whitehead, Director of Choirs Ray is serving as Director of Choirs after retiring and moving to Greenville County from Florida with his wife, Bettz. He holds degrees in music and education from DePaul University and the University of Illinois. He has three grown children. email: rayw2082@bellsouth.net |
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St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 1860 Reid School Road, Taylors, SC 29687 Phone: 864-292-0430 e-mail standrews@charter.net |
| Session Members: Jeff Gilstrap - Moderator Session Beverly Burry - Clerk of session Ric Barnett - Personnel, Building & Grounds Sallie Coker - Prayer & Nurture Mike Haffen- Worship & Music Allison Crain - Missions Andrew Mutch - Personnel, Building & Grounds Brenda Bailey - Fellowship Bob Dauchy - Building & Grounds, CDC Phil Beckwith - Christian Education Bill Roughton - Stewardship, Personnel, Worship & Music Margaret Borry - Prayer & Nurture Karle Tate - Youth elder John Shennan - Prayer & Nurture Kathy Wilson - Prayer & Nurture |
| Tami Wall Director of Christian Formation Tami Wall is a native of Greenville. She has served in the ministry of God’s church for 26 years. Over the years her positions have included directing programs for Christian education and music for children, youth, adults, and senior adults. She worked over four years as the music teacher for John Knox Kindergarten that just celebrated its 50th year. As the Director of Christian Education at John Knox Presbyterian Church for five years, her duties included being a liaison between the school program and the church. Tami met and married her husband Tom while serving at Trinity Presbyterian Church. She has a daughter, Casey, who is 25 years old and a graduate of Presbyterian College. Her son Cody, 22, will finish his MBA at North Greenville University this December. email: t.wall@charter.net |
| Emilie Clark, Administrative Assistant Emilie Clark has served St. Andrews Presbyterian Church as Administrative Assistant for the past 16 years. During that time she has grown to admire and appreciate all the people in this community of believers as they minister to each other. Emilie is a native of Greenville, SC, having moved to the Taylors area at age 12. She graduated from Taylors High School. She was married to Duane Clark, now deceased, and has three children; Michael, Roger and Dana and is the grandmother to six grandchildren: Caroline, Madeline, Meredith, Jamieson, Erin, and Cooper. Emilie enjoys reading, listening to music and traveling. email: standrews@charter.net |
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
| Tom Wall Custodian Tom Wall is a native of Moncks Corner. He holds a Bachelors degree in Physical Education and a Master’s degree in Education with a minor in Religion- both from Furman University. At age 23 he was licensed to preach by First Baptist Church in Moncks Corner. While attending Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary he was ordained at Oak Level Baptist in Nash County, North Carolina. He has served as a deacon in a Baptist Church and in the Presbyterian Church, worked as Director of Activities at Connie Maxwell Baptist Children’s Home, coached Little League baseball and was the head baseball coach at Furman University. Currently Tom serves as the sexton and security person at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Travelers Rest and came on board as the sexton for St. Andrews in September of 2008. Tom is married to Tami Wall, the Director of Christian Formation at St. Andrews. Besides his step-children Casey and Cody Robinson, he has two children, Mary Anne and Buck. He also has two grandsons- Connor and Adam. |
| Irina Peace, Organist/Pianist Irina is a native of Ukraine. She is a classically trained pianist and holds a B.M. and M.M. Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy. After moving to the U.S. in 1995 with her son Stan, she continued to teach piano and work as an accompanist for the School of Music at Converse College. She and her son live in Taylors, S.C. |
| Amy Jackson, Director of Children and Youth Ministries (DCYM) Amy Jackson grew up in Easley, SC and graduated from Clemson University with a BA in History and Secondary Education. Amy is a Certified Activities Director, was a DCYM for 3 years and is glad to be back at the “Saint” serving as the DCYM! She is married to Todd Jackson, and has two girls, Hannah and Abby. They also have 4 dogs but that can change at anytime as they love to rescue furry friends! Please feel free to contact Amy if you have any questions about our programs for our young people! Amyjackson1@bellsouth.net |