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The Rev. Dr. Edward A. McLeod, Jr.
Pastor, Head of Staff  

Dr. McLeod has been Senior Pastor at First Presbyterian Church since August 2004. Prior to his move to Raleigh, he served three churches in South Carolina: in Columbia, Greer, and Sumter.

He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA and Union Theological Seminary in Richmond.

Ed and his wife Jenny have two children, Randall and Amy, who seem to have successfully navigated the challenge of being preacher's kids, largely due to the grace and love of the congregations who helped raise them.

A native North Carolinian, Ed is grateful for the privilege of serving this congregation in the heart of the Capital City. Building upon a wonderful legacy that stretches back almost 200 years, his vision for First Presbyterian Church is that we will be a community that worships joyfully, serves gladly, and seeks in all that we do to glorify God.

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Rev. Sheila S. Barrick   top  >
Associate Pastor for Christian Education and Family Ministry  


Education/Background:

bullet  East Carolina University
bullet  Presbyterian School of Christian Education
bullet  San Francisco Theological Seminary

Sheila has over 20 years of experience in the ministry. Sheila has served various churches and has worked as a Presbyterian missionary in Brazil. She came to the staff of First Presbyterian Church in February of 1994 and was ordained in 1998.

Sheila believes that "First Presbyterian Church has a dynamic, downtown ministry that reaches Wake County and beyond. Its diversity in makeup enhances its programs, offering quality worship and educational programming for all ages, and serving our community and the world through outreach and mission."

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Rev. Robert (Bob) Inskeep   top  >
Associate Pastor for Nurture and Outreach  


Education/Background:

bullet  Virginia Polytechnic Institute
bullet  University of the State of New York with a B.S. in Psychology, minoring in English
bullet  Union Theological Seminary/Presbyterian School of Christian Education, Master of Divinity, 1994

Bob joined the church staff in September 1999, the same week Hurricane Floyd hit hard. The church is still trying to discern which was an act of God.

Pastoral care is one of Bob’s main interests and responsibilities, namely working with the deacons and Stephen Ministers, as well as with various pastoral care committees. New members usually meet Bob in the Inquirers’ Class, a get–acquainted series of three meetings for those who are considering joining the church.

Bob is also responsible for the Wednesday noon service, an outreach for folks who work downtown.

Some people think Bob’s voice and sense of humor would make for a good radio announcer. Lucky guess. That’s what he did for some 25 years before going into ministry full–time in 1994.



Dr. David Covington   top  >
Director of Music  see bio


Craig M. Barfield   top  >
Organist  see bio

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Amy Veatch   top  >
Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries  


Amy joined the staff of FPC in January, 2006. She most recently served as Staff Facilitator for Youth Ministry at West Raleigh Presbyterian Church, near NC State. The Search Committee was impressed with her depth and devotion and feels that she brings a wealth of experience and a deep love of young people to the position.

Amy is excited about the prospect of working with our young people and youth advisors.



Office & Sextons   

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Charles M. McEwan   top  >
Church Administrator  


Charlie has degrees from N.C. State University, Forsyth Community College, and Winston-Salem State University.

Charlie has over 30 years of business experience. He joined the staff at First Presbyterian Church in March of 1998.



More Church Staff   top  >


Carol Anne Moehring, Director, Community Outreach   
Jean Huie, Pastors' Assistant for Visitation
Sharyl Y. Monkovich, Church Secretary   
Karen Williams, Associate Secretary   
Bonnie M. Hoots, Financial Secretary   
Henry Barner, Sexton
Bobby Boyd, Sexton
Terry Wilson, Sexton
Craig Burns, Parking Attendant
Pat Humphrey, Director, Child Development Center   - 
David V. Voss, Parish Associate in Pastoral Counseling