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...]
Shirley Wright Davis, Interim Church Administrator
Shirley Wright Davis has more than 20 years in the hospitality industry, most recently with the Krystal brand, and has held roles in Learning and Development, Multi-Unit Operations and Loss Prevention. She is also an elder and choir member at Trinity Presbyterian Church of Decatur. [read more...]
Justin C. Han, Director of Music
A native of Seoul, South Korea, Justin Han is an accomplished pianist, conductor, singer, and clinician in the Atlanta area. He has worked with multiple universities, K-12 public schools, churches, and other ensembles, including the University of West Georgia and the Atlanta Homeward Choir. Before coming to Emory Presbyterian Church, [read more...]
Deedra Rich, Director of Christian Education and Spiritual Formation
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...]
Johnson Gouvea, Accompanist
Johnson Gouvêa is a pianist from Belo Horizonte, Brazil. His original studies were at the Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais in his hometown, where he participated in many music festivals, piano masterclasses, and national piano competitions, being distinguished with first prizes and grants, and for his interpretation of Brazilian Classical Music for piano. Afterwards, he moved to Atlanta to study under the guidance of Dr. Sergio Gallo at Georgia State University, where he earned [read more...]
Caitlyn Jones, Seminary Intern
Caitlyn is a third year Masters of Divinity student at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia, from Irmo, South Carolina. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating in 2017. Caitlyn's hobbies include [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...]
