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The
Reverend
Dr.
Debra J.K. Bronkema,
Pastor
Debbie
Bronkema has been our Pastor since Easter Sunday 2007. She serves
Pleasantville Presbyterian Church with energy, faith, intelligence and
imagination. Her sermons are engaging and illuminating. She describes
herself as theologically "moderate" and is a wonderful leader of our diverse
congregation. Prior to Pleasantville, Debbie and her husband John were
Co-Executive Directors of Cedarkirk Presbyterian Camp and Conference Center
in Lithia, Florida. Debbie grew up in Michigan and was a CPA when she heard
a call to ministry. She graduated from Princeton Seminary and her first call
was as the Associate Pastor at the Presbyterian Church of the Master in
Omaha, NE. After that she was the Pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church in Sussex, New Jersey. Debbie and John have 4 children.
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Bryan Bardin,
Director of Christian Education and Youth Ministries
Bryan
joined our staff in September 2010. His
responsibilities include leading our youth programs, and assisting the CE
Committee coordinate and run the Sunday School. Bryan has a Psychology
degree from the University of Florida. In previous
positions he has done youth program development, crisis counseling and
hospital patient counseling. Working with youth, and sharing the love
and compassion of Jesus Christ with them are two of Bryan's passions.
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Dr. David
Macdonald,
Director of Music
Dave
has been our Director of Music and adult Choir Director since 2000. Each
week we enjoy his musical gifts as he leads our choir with enthusiasm, faith
and a steady hand. Dave enjoys working in a music ministry that encompasses
the use of various styles and genres of music to enhance the worship
experience. Dave composes and teaches at, and
holds a doctor of musical arts degree from Manhattan School of Music. He and
his wife Ellen, a singer, live in Ossining.
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Evan Closser,
Organist and Children's Choir Director
Evan
has been playing the organ and piano for many years and brings joy to the
congregation each week as he shares musical gifts. Originally from Michigan,
he attended the Interlochen Arts Academy on a full scholarship and now is
pursuing a degree in piano and organ performance at the Aaron Copeland
School of Music at
Queens
College.
He has performed extensively throughout
Michigan,
Indiana and the New York metro area.
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Katy Flynn,
Financial Assistant and Room Coordinator
Katy
is the person to talk to if you need space for your group to meet in the
church. She also works closely with our Treasurer plus
the Finance and Stewardship Committees in order to keep track of and manage
our finances on a day-to-day basis. She is currently a
student
at Manhattanville College, pursuing
a
Master of Education degree in Childhood and
Special Education.
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Jo Anna Tivnan,
Administrative Assistant
Jo Anna joined our
staff in September 2010 and her smiling face will probably be the first one
you see when you come into our offices. She supports our staff and volunteer
leaders as our administrative assistant. She has extensive experience in the
areas of communication, customer service and administrative support. Jo Anna
lives in Croton on Hudson where she is an active mom with her three children
and husband.
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