Church Staff

C H U R C H S T A F F



Andy Jones Senior Pastor andyj@peacepca.org		Born and reared in Birmingham, Alabama, Andy attended college outside Los Angeles at The Master's College where he met his wife Leah (Honea), a native of Starkville, Mississippi. After graduating from college, Andy worked at Valley Presbyterian Church (North Hills, CA ), spent one year working in the music industry, and served as Director of Christian Education at Smyrna Presbyterian Church (Smyrna, GA). While working at First Presbyterian Church of Crystal Springs, he earned the Master of Divinity degree from Reformed Theological Seminary. He and Leah have three children, Emma, Eliot and Daniel. A dedicated fan of Auburn football, Andy enjoys golf, collecting books, and studying American culture. Read his blog.

Jerry McFarland Associate Pastor jerrym@peacepca.org		Jerry comes to Peace from Up North in Philadelphia, PA. After college, Jerry married his childhood sweetheart, Bev, and then served for ten years with Youth For Christ in Annapolis, MD. Following graduation from Westminster Seminary, he returned to Maryland and served as Associate Pastor at a PCA church for ten years. He then took a call at Westminster as the Dean of Students where he has served over twelve years before coming to Peace. Jerry and Bev have three grown children, Megan, Matthew and Erin, all married. They also have two grandsons – nearby in Durham! Besides playing with his grandchildren, Jerry enjoys his family, meeting new people, reading and traveling.

Tim Burden Assistant Pastor timb@peacepca.org		Tim has been a Virginia native most of his life. He received his B.S. in Government from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. He then traveled the country with a Christian drama company for a year. Through the influences of L’Abri Fellowship and Francis Schaeffer he ended up at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, MO, where he received his Master of Divinity. During that time he interned at the Francis A. Schaeffer Institute and at Grace and Peace Fellowship (PCA). Tim began his work with Peace’s College and Career group in July of 2006. New to the local sports rivalries, he has yet to choose sides. But he does enjoy good reading (Annie Dillard and Wendell Barry are standards), good music (everything from J. S. Bach to Johnny Cash, Sufjan Stevens to Starflyer 59), and good discussion-worthy films (Whale Rider, Waking Life, and Wit come to mind).

Todd Wyrick Director, Young Adult Ministries toddw@peacepca.org		Todd was born and raised in Greensboro, NC. He graduated from Southeastern College at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with a BA in Biblical Studies. He served for 11 years in the Greensboro area as a youth minister. In the fall of 2001, he helped form Ever Burn Ministries, an evangelistic ministry through which he continues to serve today as its President and primary speaker. It was through Ever Burn that Todd became connected with Peace - speaking on various occasions to junior high and senior high students and then eventually serving the church as a summer intern in 2003. He began serving as the church's College and Career Director in the fall of 2004.

Shannon Innes Youth Assistant shannoni@peacepca.org		Shannon was born and raised in Cary. Working at Peace Church brings Shannon back to her childhood home. Shannon grew up attending Peace Church with her family and graduated from nearby Apex High School. In 2001, she left the state to attend school at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC graduating with a degree in Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science. Upon graduation, Shannon felt the Lord's call on her life to be in full-time ministry. After serving three summers at a Christian summer camp, youth ministry is something that she had learned to love. God called her to Peace to be a summer intern, but opened up additional opportunities following that summer. A Raleigh area native, Shannon is an avid NC State fan, and also loves music, traveling, and anything outdoors.

Richard McKee Music Director		Richard McKee was born in Montgomery , Alabama and attended Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham , Alabama , receiving the Bachelor of Music Degree in Piano Performance. He studied with Delores Howard, who was a student of Rosina Lhevine. He then went to Manhattan School of Music and studied piano with Constance Keene and Marc Silverman, who is now the Chairman of the Piano Department at Manhattan School of Music. Afterwards he moved to Chapel Hill to study Musicology at UNC, earning a Ph.D. degree. In 1994 he became a full-time Professor of Music at Campbell University , a church-related private university, where he is currently Director of Piano Studies and teaches Applied Piano, Music History, Piano Pedagogy, and Piano Literature. In 1996, Richard became the Music Director at Peace Presbyterian Church in Cary , NC . There he directs the Adult Choir and Church Orchestra, serves as pianist for the Praise Team, and oversees the other parts of the Music Ministry. He has made numerous presentations to professional music groups and to church classes and conferences. He especially enjoys presenting lectures about the nature of music and the philosophies behind various musical styles. Richard and his wife, Renee, live in Cary , NC , and have four sons: Adam (age 22), Michael (21), Mark, (17), and Alex (10). Renee is also a piano teacher and sings regularly with the Praise Team.

Eve Carriker Director, Peace Church Children's Center evec@peacepca.org		Eve and her husband, Bryan, have 3 children - Mary Kathryn, Morgan-Elizabeth, and Patrick. She received her Masters in Christian Education from Union Seminary/PSCE and has worked with children for over 15 years. She carries a passion for children of all ages and has a commitment to see their young lives impacted by the Gospel. More information about PCC

Lyle Lederer Business Administrator LyleL@peacepca.org		Lyle and his wife Susan and their granddaughter Lynn reside in Morrisville. They came to Peace in 2001. Lyle has had a broad range of experience including work in data processing and contract administration. The family moved to Raleigh in 1997 and Lyle spent the first six years as a sales manager for a national information system company. He has been involved with Evangelism Explosion, DivorceCare, Small Group ministry and is a certified Crown Financial ministries volunteer budget counselor. His door is always open and he desires to serve you.

Judy Kilmartin Secretary judyk@peacepca.org		Judy is a native of the Cary area and has attended Peace since 1986. She and her husband, Mike, have three terrific adult children, two great sons-in-law and two precious granddaughters. She loves her work and fellowship at Peace and enjoys spending time with family and playing the piano.

Cindy Rayno Finance cindyr@peacepca.org		Cindy graduated from UNC-CH with a B.S. in Business Administration. After college she sojourned for several years in Illinois where she met her husband, Don. They have two college-aged daughters, Val and Amy. Cindy enjoys gardening, hiking, canoeing and knitting.

Steve Bostrom Former Senior Pastor steveb@peacepca.org		Having served Peace from 1988 to 2006, Pastor Steve and his wife Ginny have eight children. Their old (1912) home in Fuquay is a work in progress. Steve is originally from Colorado; Ginny is from upstate NY. By God's grace, Steve became a Christian in grade school. Prior to serving at Peace, Pastor Steve started a church, Covenant Presbyterian Church in Easley, SC. Steve holds a Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO. He also did graduate study at Denver Seminary and holds a B.A. from Westmont College, Santa Barbara, CA. Review Steve's recently completed 2005 sabbatical itinerary and subsequent report to Session. Sabbatical video/5 (silent 10 Mb Windows Media Video file) and related text notes. Visit Steve's web site, HeartforHelena.org.