Rev. Keith Benze, Pastor

Keith has been the minister at First Presbyterian Church in Henderson since October 2009. He has a B. S. in Chemistry from Northern Arizona University, an MBA from Brenau University, and a Masters of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education in Richmond, VA. Prior to entering seminary, he spent 25 years in private industry working in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

"FPC is a kind and welcoming church that strives to demonstrate God's presence in our community and world. I am excited about serving this church and this community. Please come and visit with us."

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Kathy Gerber, Director of Christian Education

Kathy Gerber began serving at First Presbyterian Church in October of 2004 as the Interim Program Director and assumed the position full time in April of 2005. Kathy's primary areas of responsibility are Sunday School programs, the Youth Fellowship activities, Bible School, the annual Mission Trip, Bible Study groups, and other small group programs.

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Karen Reardon, Music Director

Mrs. Karen Reardon has been the organist and music director of First Presbyterian Church since December 2008. Karen was born in Washington, D.C., and attended school in Delaware. Karen has a long history of being organist and choir director at various churches in North Carolina, Delaware, Louisiana and Pennsylvania, working within many denominations, including churches in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and the United Methodist Church. Karen currently teaches piano in Raleigh. She is married, has four children, and eleven grandchildren!

Kristy Hope , Secretary

Dwight King, Treasurer