Our Staff

Dr. Mark Sommers Senior Minister
drmarkes57@gmail.com | 445-0331 ext 130

Mark is the primary preaching pastor and head of our church staff. His major focus is on leadership, preaching, administration and congregational care.

Rev. William “Bill” Carlson Interim Associate Minister

Bill is serving as a part-time Interim Associate Minister working primarily in the Congregational Care Ministry along with specific projects.

Dr. Landrum “Hap” Wooten Minister at Large
wootenl@dewittchurch.org

Hap is mainly responsible for performing weddings and baptisms, as well as assisting in other pastoral responsibilities wherever needed.

Rev. Edwin “Ted” Taylor Pastor Emeritus

Ted is actively involved in the congregation, often officiates at weddings and funerals, and also preaches on occasion.

Carol Russo Financial Manager
russoc@dewittchurch.org | 445-0331 ext 380

Carol serves with the Treasurer and Finance Committee in overseeing the finances of the church.

Carley Watson Office Assistant
watsonc@dewittchurch.org | 445-0331 ext 100

Carley is responsible for a variety of church office functions and serves as the primary support person for the Director of Children’s Ministry and Youth Coordinator.

Dr. Kay Paulsen Director of Music & Compassion Ministries
paulsenk@dewittchurch.org | 445-0331 ext 160

Kay oversees our music ministry, and also works with small groups and in the development of our compassion-based ministries.

Carolyn Weber Chancel Choir Director
weberc@dewittchurch.org

Carolyn directs the Chancel Choir for both the 9:00AM & 10:45AM services.

Dennis Triggs Organist
ddtrigss@twcny.rr.com | 446-8645

Dennis is our principle organist and plays for most services including weddings and funerals.

Paul Coir Youth Coordinator
coirp@dewittchurch.org | 445-0331 ext 370

Paul is responsible for our church’s ministry to youth in grades 7 through 12.

Rebecca Ferguson Director of Children’s Ministry
fergusonr@dewittchurch.org | 445-0331 ext 340

Rebecca is responsible for our church’s ministry to children from newborns through 6th grade.

Mick Thorpe Facilities Manager
thorpem@dewittchurch.org | 445-0331 ext 180

Mick oversees the building staff and ensures that the building is prepared for all scheduled events.

Reinaldo Mercado Building Staff

Reinaldo covers a variety of janitorial responsibilities.

Dave Allen Building Staff

Dave covers a variety of janitorial responsibilities.

Dave Tokarz Building Staff

Dave covers a variety of janitorial responsibilities.


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