Kevin Buchanan - Interim Pastor

Rev. Dr. Kevin Buchanan began his work as Interim Pastor on November 1, 2006.   

Dr. Wayne Kidwell - 
   Director of Music Ministries

Dr. Wayne Kidwell is enjoying his first year at First Presbyterian Church as Director of Music Ministries.  He is not new to many members of the congregation as he has been active in Turlock's musical activities since the sixties when he and his wife Elizabeth moved to town.  Included in those activites are serving as a choir director, organist, accompanist for community presentations such as Messiah, and being a guest musician for service clubs, solo musician at special events as well as playing keyboard throughout the area for weddings, anniversary parties and other occassions with the Con Brio String Quartet.  He was president of the Turlock Community Concert Association for six years, President of the Kiwanis Club, and President of Phi Delta Kappy chapter at CSUS.  Sacred music is one of his passions in life.  He has been involved with churches and community events since his junior high years.  He has served professionally as music director for four churches in Missouri and California and appears every summer in church services in northern Iowa.  After receiving his first degree in Missouri he taught music for six years, was a chaplain's assistant in the Army before returning to school for his masters in school administration.  Wayne recieved his doctorate from Southern Illinois University in 1968 after having been granted an honorific NDEA fellowship.  His concurrent career in public school administration was spent working in several Turlock area schools.  Wayne has been active as a member and officer of the Stanislaus Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.  One of the special things he has be able to do since retirement is to attend the national and regional organ conventions in the summer.  Not only can you enjoy the best organ music, but you can bring home wonderful new literature that is available today for musical groups.  Besides music, his other passions include reading, traveling (he has been in all fifty states and has driven the Alaska highway, Europe, Russia, and will include the Panama Canal this year), playing bridge, and most recently spending time with his two little grandchildren.

Lisa Landis - Administrative Assistant

Lisa Landis is the Administrative Assistant at First Presbyterian Church.  She provides a dependable, cheerful atmosphere for our church office.  Lisa manages the day to day operations of First Presbyterian which includes communication (both written and oral), bookkeeping, and assisting staff and members in their ministry.  She is currently an active member of the Administrative Personnel Association (APA) of the Presbyterian Church and is working towards certification in Administrative work.   Lisa is a graduate of CSU Stanislaus with a degree in Liberal Studies.  Past work history includes customer service and substitute teaching.  Lisa lives in Delhi with her father Otis and their dog (miniature dauschand) Penny.  She enjoys being involved with her church, working on cross stitch projects, reading, and watching sports (both live and on T.V.). 

         Lois Marsh - Sunday School
                           Superintendent

Lois is the Sunday School Superintendent here at First Presbyterian Church.  Her duties include recruiting and working with Sunday School teachers from preschool through sixth grade.   She also finds supplemental materials and maintains the Resource Room which holds supplies, the library, etc.  Each Sunday morning Lois leads the opening time of Sunday School during which we sing, celebrate birthdays and have some type of story, mission emphasis, or other learning experience.  She also prepares and presents special projects or events during the Advent and Lenten seasons as well as coordinates two mission projects during the year.  Lois is married to John who is a retired educator.  Outside of church, Lois enjoys reading and tole painting.  Spending time with their four grandchildren is a high priority.  Lois and her husband, John also enjoy attending Elderhostels each year and try to find time to fit in some camping.