Ministers of the Church

all members are ministers

We believe that all members of the congregation are Ministers.

Pastor and Staff

Sherard Edington, pastor

Sherard Edington

Pastor

Sherard is a native of Mobile, Alabama, and a life-long Presbyterian. He graduated from high school at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire, and received his B.A. from Rhodes College in Memphis and his Masters of Divinity (MDiv) from Yale Divinity School. He received his ordination as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament in 1991 and has served congregations in Connecticut, Scotland, and Tennessee.
Sherard is married to Tennessee native Courtney Hollins, an attorney with Baker Donelson in Nashville. They have one daughter, Courtney, a recent graduate of Rhodes College (Go Lynx!).
Sherard likes to fish and enjoys casting for bass on Old Hickory Lake, trolling for mackerel in the Gulf, and dropping nymphs for trout in the Caney Fork.

A bucket list goal he hopes to accomplish soon is… to run a marathon.
If he could bring back a fashion trend, it would be… the leisure suit.
When his life is made into a movie, he hopes to be portrayed by… Chris Evans (the Capt. America guy).

Kristy Vincent

Church Administrator

Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Kristy has served as the Administrative Assistant/President of Operations at FPC since October 2001. Kristy loves to help people and to be a listening ear when people have fallen on hard times. Kristy is married to Jerry and together they have 9 children and 9 grandchildren. She enjoys photography and of course taking photos of her grandchildren.

A bucket list goal Kristy hopes to accomplish soon is… to visit Alaska.
If she could bring back a fashion trend, it would be… the denim skirt.
When her life is made into a movie, she hopes to be portrayed by… Emma Watson or Molly Ringwald.

Dr. Darryl Nettles

Dr. Darryl Nettles

Director of Music

A native of Buffalo, New York, Dr. Nettles now resides in Nashville. When he is not spending time with his grandson, he professor of Music at Tennessee State University. He joined the staff of FPC in 2022 and amazes us every week with his diverse musical talents. You can read Darryl’s resume here.

A bucket list goal Darryl hopes to accomplish soon is… [TBA].
If he could bring back a fashion trend, it would be… [TBA].
When his life is made into a movie, he hopes to be portrayed by… [TBA].

Natalie Loader

NCC Worship Leader

Born and raised in California, Natalie is a performer and a songwriter, as well as a graduate of California State University, San Bernardino. Natalie has been the musical voice of the New Covenant Community since its start. Natalie and her husband Jeremy live in Smith County, love kayaking the Caney River, and regularly volunteer with multiple ministries in Lebanon.

A bucket list goal Natalie hopes to accomplish soon is… become a mom.
If she could bring back a fashion trend, it would be… bell sleeves.
When her life is made into a movie, she hopes to be portrayed by… Jennifer Lawrence.

Angela Hankins

Director Mothers Day Out

Angela Hankins is a native of Lebanon and a graduate of Friendship Christian School and Cumberland University. She has two sons, Colton and Kyler. More than anything, Angela likes to walk, line dance, and travel. She has visited all 50 states.
Angela has worked at the FPC Preschool for 14 years and has served as the director for the past 6 years.

A bucket list goal she hopes to accomplish soon is… to travel to Australia.
If she could bring back a fashion trend, it would be… tie-dye.
When her life is made into a movie, she hopes to be portrayed by… Sandra Bullock.

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