Our Team
Rev. Dr. Tracy Keenan
Missional Presbyter
(302) 366-0595 x205
Tracy sparks enthusiasm and hope, in member churches, by helping them to connect their dreams, ideas, and leaders with the work of the Ignite Team.
Ruling Elder Bob Schminkey
Stated Clerk
(302) 366-0595 x204
Bob is serving as Stated Clerk while we search for an Interim Connectional Presbyter. He works with staff in preparation of Presbytery meetings through January 2020.
Ruling Elder Lynette Kenton
Treasurer
(610) 755-5656
Lynette directly supervises financial functions and services for the presbytery.
Donna L. Scully
Administrator
(302) 366-0595 x200
[email protected]
Donna provides operational, organizational, managerial, and communication functions for the NCP office and staff and the presbytery as a whole.
Rev. Dianne Deming
Moderator
(302) 381-6620
Dianne serves as Chair of the Presbytery Committee on Coordination in consultation with staff, performs duties specified in the Book of Order, and appoints committees and commissions.
Elder Charlie Collier
Vice Moderator
(302) 521-9308
Charlie shall fulfill the duties of the Moderator, either in her absence or at her request. In the case of the Moderator’s resignation or inability to serve, Charlie shall become the Moderator for the remainder of the term involved.
Ruling Elder Ian Liston
Trustees & Financial Resources President
Ian prepares and proposes an annual budget, conducts an annual financial review, monitors investment performance, and assists congregations in developing plans for care and maintenance of property.
Colleen Smarr
Bookkeeper
(302) 543-4564
Colleen serves as a contracted services bookkeeper through Breakwater Corp. facilitating accounts payable/receivables and payroll in coordination with the NCP Treasurer.
Elder Gary Patterson
Committee on Leadership (COL) Chair
Gary facilitates the COL’s responsibilities by developing and administrating personnel policies, providing support for Presbytery staff, responding to routine concerns, and working with the Committee on Coordination in leadership development.
Rev. Dr. Tom Davis
Interfaith Peacemaker
Tom provides ministries with and to veterans of any faith. Using photography and videography, people learn to redefine the narratives of their lives.
Ruling Elder Terry Dykstra
Mission Advocate
Terry brings current societal concerns together with denominational and other resources to give congregations concrete actions toward help and healing.
Rev. Nona Holy
LUMOS Campus Minister
(302) 454-7801
Nona leads the LUMOS Campus Ministry at the University of Delaware. LUMOS is both respite and challenge, offering spiritual nurture, community, and strength to grow.
Pastor Pam Ruarke (CRE)
Disaster Recovery Coordinator
(410) 251-3528
Pam is part of the international network of Presbyterians who are prepared to bring rescue and recovery to regions hit by natural and other disasters.