REV. ELIZABETH LYMAN
INTERIM PASTOR | elizabeth.lyman@concordpc.org.
This is Elizabeth’s 7th interim church. She brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the work of helping churches in times of transition between installed pastors. Elizabeth has her Master’s of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and doctoral studies from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. She has one grown son.
Elizabeth has been ministering at Concord since October 2017. She loves Concord’s, “dedication to family ministries, mission outreach and strong worship”.
REV. KATHIE POWNALL
PASTORAL CARE | kspownallkathie@aol.com
The Rev. Kathie Pownall is currently providing pastoral care for our Concord family and would love to visit anyone – not just in times of emergency. If you would like a visit, email or call her at 302-373-7127 to set up a convenient time.
CHRISTINA PRESSLEY
DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S & YOUTH MINISTRIES | christina.pressley@concordpc.org
Christina earned her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Delaware, taught in the public school system for 6 years and has been serving as a Christian Educator and Youth Minister for 22 years, the past 15 years at Concord. As the Director of Children’s and Youth Ministries Christina supervises Sunday School for ages 3-14, leads the Youth Group and Youth Choir, writes curricula for and directs the Vacation Bible School, serves as the Concord Preschool liaison, Preschool Chapel leader and Concord Preschool Music teacher, and fills many other roles for the church and its youth and families. She has been a sought after consultant for her expertise in youth and children’s programs, has been a licensed Kindermusik teacher, and maintains a private piano teaching studio. Christina is married to Matthew Pressley and has two sons, Teyton and Hobie.
MATTHEW PRESSLEY
MINISTER OF MUSIC | matthew.pressley@concordpc.org
Matthew Pressley was trained as a lyric tenor by renowned opera teachers Dan Pressley and Nancy Gamble Pressley. A graduate in voice performance from the University of Delaware, Mr. Pressley has hundreds of oratorio and opera performances to his credit, numerous regional and national singing honors, and a hard-earned reputation as an engaging, communicative singer who fervently cultivates audience rapport. As Minister of Music at Concord Presbyterian Church in Wilmington he founded and directs the dynamic music outreach program, the Concord Concert Series. The series enlists professional musicians and dedicated volunteers to produce choral/orchestral works, full and semi-staged productions, recitals, and the series’ signature themed Gala concerts, while charging no admission. As an accomplished arranger, composer, and songwriter, Mr. Pressley has created traditional classical, contemporary, world/global, and hymn-based works for voice and piano, choir, brass, strings and contemporary ensembles. He has maintained a private teaching studio for many years.
MARGARET O’BOYLE
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR | margaret.oboyle@concordpc.org
Margaret is a Concord member and has worked in the office here for about 20 years. A graduate of the University of Delaware, she was previously employed by DuPont and Hagley Museum. She is married and has two adult sons.
DUANNE JESSUP
BUILDING MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Duane keeps Concord’s church building and Preschool running smoothly and our grounds looking good. He is “Mister Duane” to his many young fans in the Preschool and always has a smile for them.
LORI BIGALOW
PRESCHOOL & CHILDCARE ADMINISTRATOR | loricps@concordpc.org
Lori Bigalow is originally from upstate NY. She has been working with young children and their families for over 30 years. She started out running her own home care. When she moved to Delaware, she decided to work outside of her home. She has been a Head Pre-kindergarten Teacher, an Assistant Director, and a Director at 2 other centers for 13 years. Since 2001 she has been Concord Preschool and Childcare’s Administrator. She takes great pride in helping to grow the center into what it is today. She enjoys working with the families in a church setting and loves to be able to contribute to community projects and outreach from the church. This is a very fulfilling job for her and she loves every minute of it.