The Reverend Andy Acton, Pastor
Pastor Andy is a family man who is passionate about youth, creativity in worship, mission, and social justice. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Auburn University (1998), Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary (2005), and ordination in the PC(USA) church (also 2005). He lives with his wife, Elizabeth (Associate Pastor for Christian Education and Mission, Druid Hills Presbyterian); daughter Katie, 10; son Davis, 5; and pets Wally the Labrador and Nigel the Cat in Lilburn, Georgia. His past experience includes [read more...]
Heather Baird, Church Administrator
Heather Baird has served as our church administrator since 2008. The scope of her work is broad, encompassing everything from facilities oversight and accounting to attending to the needs of visitors and church members... [read more...]
Johnson Gouvea, Accompanist
Johnson holds a BA in Music from the State University of Minas Gerais, in his hometown of Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Currently he is enrolled in the Masters of Music program with a Piano Performance concentration at Georgia State University. In addition [read more...]
Deedra Rich, Children's Ministry Director
Deedra Rich is a teacher, spiritual director, and retreat leader. She has worked with the Spirituality Program at Columbia Theological Seminary for over 10 years, serving in a variety of capacities - facilitator, instructor, program coordinator, former Director, and practicum advisor. She also serves as [read more...]
Emilliana Kweyu, Nursery Caregiver
Emilliana Kweyu is one of our nursery teachers, having joined EPC in 2008. She was born in Kenya, and holds a Bachelor of Education degree from Daystar University in Nairobi... [read more...]
