FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CLERGY

REVEREND JAIME KLINGER

PASTOR

Reverend Jaime Klinger has been an ordained pastor in the PC (USA) since 1995, serving churches in

Kentucky and the metro-Detroit area before moving to northern Michigan in June of 2018. While she was completing her course work in religious studies at Muskingum University, she felt God calling her into ordained ministry. Upon graduation, she enrolled in the Master of Divinity program at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, completing her degree in 1994. Jaime is married to Jim Porter (who is also a pastor, serving in Elk Rapids, MI), and together they have 3 grown children. Jaime loves to be outside, and enjoys discovering new places to hike, bike, cross country ski and camp. Additionally, she is a

certified yoga teacher and an avid practitioner and student. If you would like to contact her, stop by the church office or email: pastorjklinger@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

STACEY CHIPMAN

YOUTH/ FAMILY MINISTRIES

Stacey has worked in the field of mental health for 42 years. She started working at Community Mental Health as a caseworker in 1985 after graduating

with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Public Health Education from Central Michigan University. She returned to CMU to earn her Master’s Degree in Counseling and graduated in 2000. She continued to work for Community Mental Health as a Therapist, an emergency services worker, a behavior specialist, and a clinical supervisor. For six years, Stacey had a private practice at the East Jordan Family Health Center. In 2016, Stacey earned her Doctorate Degree in Health Administration from AT Stills University in Arizona. She was the Chief Clinical Officer for Community Mental Health for five years, and was responsible for the mental health programs in a six county area until she retired in December 2021. Stacey has spent most of her career advocating for children and families, and is excited to be working with the children and families at First Presbyterian Church. In her role as the Youth and Family Ministries Director, Stacey creates the Children's Message each Sunday, helps teach Junior Church, facilities the Youth Group Service Sunday event each month, teaches the Confirmation class, co-coordinates each month's Meet and Eat, helps EJPS students via the Strive Program, is a member of the Care and Share Board of Directors, and volunteers at the Depot among many other things!

ROBERT BRYAN

MUSIC DIRECTOR

September 27th, 1970 was my first Sunday as organist for First Presbyterian Church of East Jordan. I was also playing for the BC Presbyterian Church off and on. I attended CMU for 3 years as a music major. I decided I didn’t want to spend my life in a room full of adolescents armed with saxophones and drums, so I left college to work for my dad. I studied piano with August Huybrechts for 12 years throughout school. I purchased a combo organ and joined a rock band in 1965. I played in a rock-fusion band in college. Around the time I started as organist, I received a call from The Epsilon Jazz Band. I am one of the last remaining members of that band. I also played with band leader, Gary Carden, out of Traverse City. I was the musical director for the EJ Rotary Show for many years. For 17 years, I played at East Jordan Lutheran Church while also playing at First Presbyterian Church of East Jordan because the worship times were different. The new Hammond organ, the Yamaha Clavinova, and the 3 synthesizers have helped keep up with music technology. Being organist for this church has been life-changing for me. I’m so thankful for all the wonderful people I have had the privilege to know and the experiences I’ve had here.

SARAH MALPASS

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Sarah started as Administrative Assistant in November 2022. Prior to that, Sarah was an Elementary Teacher and Assistant Principal in East Jordan and then a stay at home mom. Sarah graduated from Purdue University. She and her husband, Andrew are members of our congregation. Andrew’s grandparents and dad were also members of this congregation. She is the proud mom of Madeline, Mason, and Ryder and enjoys attending their many activities. Sarah is an active volunteer in our community. Sarah enjoys her role of Administrative Assistant and is in the office most Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am-2 pm.

TRENT RAYMOND

TECHNOLOGY
DIRECTOR

Trent grew up in First Presbyterian Church and is an active member of the church. He is the son of Shelly Malpass-Raymond and Jim Raymond. His grandparents are Cele and Bob Malpass. Trent has enjoyed serving his church community as the technology director since late 2023.

MARY KRAEMER

SEXTON

SESSION MEMBERS

RALPH KOOISTRA

TREASURER

JEN WILSON

PERSONNEL

BRENDA K. MALPASS

WORSHIP

TONI JEFFERY

WORSHIP

SUSAN KINLOCH

MISSION & OUTREACH

PAT MCGINN

PROPERTY

DONNA KLINE

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

NANCY VISSER

CLERK OF SESSION

BOARD OF DEACONS

LIZ NACHAZEL


ANNE OLSTROM


KATHY FRAKE


DEE

HAWLEY


BROOKE

HAWLEY


NATALIE MALPASS


207 Williams Street, PO Box 341, East Jordan, MI 49727  |  (231) 536-2941

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