OUR MINISTERS AND LEADERSHIP

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Dr. Lunde comes to us from Warrenton Presbyterian Church in Warrenton, VA, where he has served for almost 8 years. Prior to that, he led Graystone Presbyterian Church in Knoxville, TN for three years. He was also resident pastor at Second Presbyterian Church in Indianapolis, IN.

Originally from Lansing, Michigan, Jim descerned a call to ministry while participating in youth conferences and while in college working at Massanetta Springs Camp and Conference Center. He is a graduate of Alma College in Alma, Michigan and Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. In 2023, he completed his Doctor of Ministry degree at Union Presbyterian Seminary.

Jim enjoys spending time with his wife Marie and children Clara, 9 and Ben, 6, as well as cheering on his Michigan State Spartans, traveling, playing golf and tennis, and listening to podcasts.

The Rev. Dr. James Lunde
Senior Pastor / Head of Staff

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Rev. Lisa Florence Mullen comes to us most recently from John Calvin Presbyterian Church in Salisbury, but has made her home in High Point, NC for the past 35 years, where she served her first pastorate. She has served in Salem Presbytery and the Moravian Southern Province as a PCUSA and Moravian pastor, and an educator for outdoor ministries. Originally from the Shenandoah Valley, she was closest to God being outside, and finds environmental spiritual practices to be some of the best ways to understand our place in God’s realm.

Lisa graduated from Longwood College with a BS degree in Therapeutic Recreation, from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education with an MA in Christian Education, from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond with an MDiv, and from the Ecumenical Institute at the Château de Bossey in Switzerland with a Certificate in Ecumenical Studies.

Lisa enjoys cheering on Wake, NC State and UNC, listening to folk music, and watching Perry Mason and other old 60s shows, with her husband Chris, a retired ESL teacher, whom she met at seminary. She also loves being with her young adult children, Anna and Isaac and the family dogs, Luka, Sakari, and Aliki. She spends her leisure time writing pysanky, painting with pastels, reading, gardening, swimming, and sharing conversation over a good cup of chai.

The Rev. Lisa Mullen
Parish Associate

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John is a life-long North Carolinian and a life-long Presbyterian. He is the son of a Presbyterian minister and a Director of Christian Education. John’s undergraduate degree is in Music Education, received from Stetson University in 1975. He is a graduate of PSCE (Presbyterian School of Christian Education) in 1979 (Master of Arts in Christian Education), and San Francisco Theological Seminary in 2000 (Master of Divinity). John served as an educator for 20 years, including 11 1/2 years at First Presbyterian in Burlington! He was ordained in 2001 and served churches mainly in this area until his retirement from active ministry in 2021.

John’s interest in technology has led to his work in this field upon retirement. He is married to Debbie, a retired high school math teacher, and proud dad to Jackie, who is a counselor in private practice in Minneapolis, and Stephanie who works for the College Board and lives in Chapel Hill with her husband Will.

The Rev. John W. Johnson
Parish Associate for Communications and
Global Mission

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Charlotte Nance-Allbright, being the daughter of a pastor and public school teacher, knew from a young age she was called to be a Christian Educator. Graduating in 1999 with a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Union Theological Seminary (Presbyterian School of Christian Education) and Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University, Charlotte began her first call as Director of Youth Ministry in Alexandria, VA. Upon completion of requirements, she received the title of Certified Christian Educator in 2006. Charlotte was called to her position as Director of Christian Formation and Education at First Presbyterian Church of Burlington, NC in 2015. Her responsibilities include faith formation ministries with children, youth, and adults.

Charlotte Nance-Allbright
M.A.C.E., M.S.W., C.C.E, Director of Faith Formation

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Matt Brittain has been the Director of Music/Organist at Front Street Methodist Church in Burlington, North Carolina since 2016. He has degrees in music from Emory University and the University of Cincinnati. He has studied organ with Michael Unger, piano with Barbara Lister Sink, and choral conducting with Brett Scott. While in Cincinnati, he was the organ scholar at the historic Calvary Episcopal Church, where he had the opportunity to assist Director of Music, and noted American choral composer, Howard Helvey. In 2019 and 2023, he attended the Smarano International Early Keyboards Academy for two weeks in Italy, where he had the opportunity to participate in master classes given by internationally renowned musicians and experts. A certified public accountant, he also holds a business degree from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

Dr. Matthew Brittain
Director of Music / Organist

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Davina has worked in early childhood education for over 25 years, first as a teacher and the last 20 years as a director or owner/administrator. Davina has also attained degrees in the field: Bachelors of Science in Early Childhood Education from NC A&T State University and Master of Education in Birth through Kindergarten Studies in Education and Development (with a concentration in Early Childhood Leadership and Program Administration) from UNC-Greensboro.

In her previous positions as director she has created and implemented high-quality programming for her staff and led professional development for the child care teaching professionals in the community. Davina believes it is important to collaborate and cultivate relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners to meet strategic goals. She is an advocate for early childhood education and actively supports the importance and impact it has on our children, staff and the community. Her energy and positive attitude are contagious.

Davina Boldin-Woods
Director Child Development Center