 STAFF |
REV. MARK JUENGEL – Head of Staff: Rev. Mark Juengel is a graduate of the University of Akron, his major was in Psychology and his M.Div is from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Currently he is working on a Certificate in Spiritual Formation. Mark has been Pastor for the past 12 and a half years at Connellsville Presbyterian Church, in Connellsville, PA. Also he has served 6 years at the Emmanuel PC in 84, PA and for 2 years for a yoked situation in Hanoverton, OH. He and his wife Jill are the parents of three children ranging from seventeen to twenty-two. Rev. Juengel has been in the ministry for 21 years enjoys preaching, mission and spiritual development. Besides spending time with his family, he relaxes with golf, woodworking and exercise. He has served in many capacities at the Presbytery level from President of the Presbytery camp to Chair of the Mission Committee. At his previous Presbytery, he has served on the Committee of Ministry, the Strategy for Mission Development Team, a prayer team and he is helping to develop a Healing Ministry team. He enjoys teaching and watching people grow in faith, understanding and outreach. Mark has a heart for mission, preaching, spiritual formation and church vitality. His personal mission statement is: "To honor God by building people in Christ through grace, fellowship and disciplines so as to bring wholeness of life, dancing with the Spirit and advancement of the Kingdom of God." |
 REV. WILLIAM KEENE Parish Associate |
Rev. Keene came to Parma-South in November, 2001, after 43 years in ministry. His last 30 years before retirement were at Miles Park on the southeast side of Cleveland. He also served parishes in Herington, Kansas, and Amherst, Ohio.
He is a graduate of The College of Wooster and his M.Div. is from Princeton Theological Seminary. Bill has an additional M.A. in Pastoral Counseling and Psychology from Ashland Seminary. He and his wife, Dorie, are parents of eight children and they have fourteen grandchildren. The Keenes reside in Avon, Ohio.
 LISA PADGETT Administrative Secretary |
Lisa Padgett - Lisa is a wife of 4 years to David Padgett, residing in Parma Heights. Growing up she attended Calvary Baptist Church in Avon Lake, and was married in the New Apostolic Church in Parma. A resident of Ohio all her life, she attended and graduated from a non-denominational high school in Elyria, and later pursued her Associate of Arts Degree from Lorain County Community College. Lisa enjoys being a secretary to Parma-South Presbyterian Church, stating that the members have all been kind and patient while she has learned her responsibilities in the church. In her spare time, she enjoys knitting baby blankets for her nieces and nephews and going for walks with David in the summer evenings.
 JAN FRITZSCHE Financial Secretary |
Jan Fritzsche - Church Financial/Membership Secretary since May of 1991. Started out as part-time help; increased her hours as the children got older. Grew up in Bay Village but has lived in Parma or Parma Heights for 29 years. Husband, Gil, is retired from the Parma City Schools. I thoroughly enjoy my work here at Parma-South which is made even better because of the kindness of its members.
 JUDITH KURTH Director of Music |
Judith (Judy) became our Director of Music officially on August 1st, 2004. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and Music from Concordia University and her Master of Music from Northwestern University. She was awarded the Bertha D. Bower Award for superior accomplishments in the field of church music.
She is an accomplished organist and has served as organist and choir director in various denominations in Chicago, North Carolina, Houston and Indianapolis. Her duties have included keyboard, organ and a wide variety of music for Traditional, Blended and Contemporary Services. She worked and served as advisor to "Praise Band" and developed a Hand Bell Program for groups ranging from Grade One up to Senior Citizens. She has also presented organ recitals throughout the midwest and southern states as well as major choral programs when appropriate, consisting of music, drama, visual arts and so forth.
 PAM NASH Director of Education |
Pam Nash became our Director of Education on August 1, 2005. Pam was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia growing up at Trinity Presbyterian Church. She has always been involved in the church ever since she can remember helping with various children's programs such as teaching Sunday school and worship enrichment. She also was a Girl Scout Troop leader for 3 years. Pam has two teenagers, Andy and Emily. Both kids are in High School and attend Padua Franciscan High School in Parma. Pam became a member of Parma-South in 2004. Currently they are living in Strongsville.
 BILL LOEB Treasurer |
Bill Loeb is presently Treasurer of Parma-South. He is a graduate of Kent State University. After completing his military commitment in the Air Force, he was employed for five (5) years with Republic Steel and Central National Bank performing accounting and auditing duties.
He accepted a position with the Stouffer Corporation in 1959. During the next thirty seven (37) years he held the positions of accountant, controller,vice president and chief financial officer in Stouffer's restaurant and institutional feeding divisions.
He and his wife, Donna, lived in Parma Heights for thirty Five (35) years and currently reside in Broadview Heights.
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