Pastor

Robert Fulton: The Rev. Rob Fulton is pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church of Bellefontaine, OH where he served since 1986, having previously served in Carlisle, OH for 7 years. A native of Virginia, he is a graduate of Wake Forest University (B.A. 1973) and the Union Theological Seminary (Doctorate in Ministry in 1979). He is married to Janet and the father of 4 children. He is a past Moderator of the Miami Presbytery (West Central OH).

Christian Education Director 

JoAnne Sharp:  joined the ministry team here in December of 2010. She is a native of Cornelius, NC(just north of Charlotte) and is a graduate of St. Andrews Presbyterian College(BA 83) in Laurenburg, NC. She is an ordained elder and been actively involved in Christian Education throughout her life. JoAnne came to us from Charleston-Atlantic Presbytery where she served Johns Island Presbyterian Church and was active on the Presbytery Youth Ministry team . JoAnne is mom to her two children and a grandmother.

Secretary

Julie McCarthy:  Julie has been here at the church since 1999.  As the secretary she is the front line of the ministry of our church.  In addition to working with our congregation, Julie and her husband Larry are members of 1st UPC.

Ralph Morrison: Ralph has been a member of the staff here at the church since 2002.  Not only does he do everything to clean, fix, or make the church look nice, he also is a father and a grandfather, which takes up most of his free time.

Pastoral Partners

Marty Marine
Each Pastoral Partner ministers to church family members in whatever way is appropriate at the time. It may be a personal call, a telephone call, a card or letter. Each family is prayed for regularly, and pastoral partners refer any crisis or serious concern to the pastoral team, and be there when each family needs a friendly ear to listen.

Chancel Choir Directors

 Cindy Jenkins & Bob Day: We are very blessed to have two directors for our Chancel Choir this Fall. Cindy Jenkins and Bob Day will co-direct the chancel choir beginning in September.

Thomas Boone:  Since 1973 Thomas Boone has served as our Organist.  But Organist does not give the man justice.  His mastery of musical ability adds to the wonderful of our atmosphere here at First UPC.

Handbell Choir Director

Cindy Jenkins: Cindy has returned to the role of Director which she held back in 1989/90 and remained as Director for 10 years until 2000. We are delighted to have Cindy back with the "ding-a-lings" and we look forward to their sharing God's praise during worship on the 3rd Sunday of each month.

Parish Nurse
Phyllis Lloyns: Phyllis will be doing blood pressure checks during the 1st Sunday Coffee hour each month.