Leadership and Staff

In 1 Corinthians 12:7 Paul states that “the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all.” Every member, therefore, has a vital role in the ministry of this church. We also recognize that some members are set apart for certain tasks of leadership in ministry based on their spiritual gifts, abilities and calling.

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Pastor

Jefferson Park is currently in the process of searching for a pastor.

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Deacons

The Deacon Body at JPBC serves the church by, among other things:

Supporting and assisting the pastor in all matters relating to the ministry of the church
Leading and supporting the members in Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, and personal evangelism
Serving members through prayer, encouragement, visitation and assistance
Overseeing membership matters, including new member visitation and recommendation
Serving the Lord’s Supper, taking and counting the offering

Our deacon covenant (as amended January 2005): PDF | MS Word

Chip Case, 2008-2010

Chip is a native of Richmond, Virginia. He joined JPBC in 2002. Chip met his wife Hannah (from West Virginia) at JPBC, and they were married in October 2005. Chip, a graduate of the University of Virginia, is a teacher at The Discovery School of Virginia in Dillwyn. The Cases live in Palmyra with their children John and Sarah.

Other ministries: Chip teaches adult Sunday School classes, chairs the Pastor Search Committee, and occasionally leads men's Bible studies.

Brian Davis, 2009-2011

Brian became a member at JPBC in 1998 after moving to Charlottesville from Berkeley, California, so his wife Louise could pursue post-doctoral work at the University of Virginia. He calls Alabama and St. Louis, Missouri home. Brian met Louise while they were both students at Emory University in Atlanta. Brian is the Associate Director of the Information Security, Policy and Records Office at UVA. Louise is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, VA. Brian and Louise have two children, Amanda and Noah. They live in Crozet, Virginia.

Other ministries: Brian teaches adult Sunday School classes, serves as JPBC’s webmaster and leads the Constitution Committee.

Chris Marshall, 2010-2011

Chris is a native of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area. Chris professed faith in the Lord Jesus, was baptized, and entered into membership at JPBC in 2003. Chris met his wife Heidi (from Seattle) while they were both students at Hillsdale College in Michigan. They have three children: Madeline, Benjamin and Bethany. Chris teaches fourth grade at Red Hill Elementary School in North Garden, Virginia, where he also coaches the school’s chess team. The Marshalls live in the Willoughby subdivision in Charlottesville.

Other ministries: Chris is Adult Sunday School Director, a van driver, sings in the choir and has been known to serve as the emcee for the annual Youth Talent Show. He also chairs the Personnel Committee.

Ross Kirby, Emeritus

Ross is a native of Schuyler, Virginia (the inspiration for “Walton’s Mountain”) and a retired computer programmer at Sperry Marine. He became a member at JPBC in 1974. After both were widowed, Ross married Georgia, and they share a warm Christian marriage. The Kirbys live on Park Road, just beside our church building.

Other ministries: After many years of faithful deacon service at JPBC, the church appointed Ross a Deacon Emeritus in 2002.

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Staff

Interim Secretary: Melinda Sprinkel (not pictured)

Pianist, Interim Choir Director: Jo Pettitt

Jo has been part of our JPBC music ministry since 1999. She was born and raised in Chicago. She is a graduate of Westminster College (Pennsylvania). She is married to Dan and has three young adult children (Jamie, Alyss, and John). Jo teaches piano lessons and in her spare time loves to read and play tennis.

Preschool Director: Gretchen Davisson (not pictured)

Custodian: Donald Watson

Donald is from Charlottesville. He is married to Anne and has three adult children and three grandchildren. Donald has worked full time at UVA for over 30 years. He has worked at JPBC since 1987.

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