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Monday, May 21, 2012

Pastors

	Taylor Todd Senior Pastor ttoddsvpc@bellsouth.net	Greetings! My name is Taylor Todd and I have had the privilege and pleasure of being the minister of this caring family of Christians, known as Shades Valley Presbyterian Church, since November, 2001. I spent my early years in Florence, Alabama and attended Rhodes College where I earned my B.S. in Religion. In the fall of 1981, I began my seminary education in Richmond, Virginia at Union Theological Seminary. I graduated in 1985 with a Doctorate of Ministry degree and accepted my first call as Associate Minister of Christian Education for the First Presbyterian Church in Washington, North Carolina. In April of 1988, I accepted a new call to the Second Presbyterian Church in Roanoke, Virginia, where I became their Associate Minister for Congregational Care and Development. I spent nine wonderful years in Roanoke before accepting my first call as a solo minister as the pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Staunton, Virginia. Five years later, in 2001, I accepted the call to become the pastor of Shades Valley Presbyterian Church. I am happily married to my wife, Abby. She and I dated in college and married soon after our graduation, so she and I have been on this journey together for a long time now, over 31 years. Our only daughter, Caroline, recently married so our family is entering a new chapter in our lives. Perhaps you are also entering a new chapter in your life, or are perhaps looking for something else to help bring a sense of purpose or completeness to your life. The congregation of Shades Valley Presbyterian Church is truly a place where there Spirit of God is at work. I hope you will come and spend some time with us, so that you too will come to know what many others have discovered about this community of Christians known as Shades Valley Presbyterian Church, "there is a sweet, sweet, spirit in this place." Come and discover that spirit today.

	Clyce Hurst Parish Associate clycehurst@bellsouth.net	I am a native Alabamian, growing up in the Bessemer area. After graduating from Birmingham Southern College, I received a degree from Columbia Theological Seminary, and began my ministry in the Pratt City/Forestdale area. After 24 years of ministry in West Memphis, Arkansas , I retired and then served as a part time interim at 2 churches that were between ministers. I am delighted now to be on the staff of Shades Valley Presbyterian Church. My wife Ruth and I are parents of 2 sons & grandparents to 2 grandchildren. In my spare time, I enjoy woodworking and restoring a 1960 Ford Falcon.

Staff

	Lana Allman Administrative Assistant lallmansvpc@bellsouth.net	Lana joined the SVPC staff in November, 1995. She, her husband Ron, and daughter Alesha live in Hoover. Their son Hunter, is a physics major at UAB and resides in Southside. They enjoy frequent trips to Smith Lake and having family get-togethers.

	Tammy Strickland Financial Assistant tstrickland7309@bellsouth.net 205.871.7309 ext 4	Tammy joined the SVPC staff in May, 2010. She has 15 years experience in church financials and was referred to us by one of our sister churches. Tammy and her husband Ken reside in Alabaster with their son Kyle, and daughter Haylee. Her hobbies are reading, movies and spending time with family and friends.

	Kyle Henderson Music Director khenderson@shelbyed.k12.al.us	Kyle Henderson has been the Director of Music at Shades Valley for over six years. However, his relationship with this congregation began almost twenty years ago when he joined the church as a junior at Homewood High School. Always active in the music program, he was a member of the adult choir and handbell groups as well as an assistant director with the children's choir. Before accepting the job as Director of Music, he was heavily involved with programming for Wednesday nights. Currently he directs the church's Sanctuary Choir and Children's Choir as well as helping to lead other aspects of worship services as needed. He also currently teaches fifth grade at Oak Mountain Intermediate School in Shelby County.

	Ty Thornton Organist ty.thornton@att.net	Organist Ty Robert Thornton holds a B.A. in Piano Pedagogy and an M.A. in Piano Performance from Bob Jones University, where he was a student of Mr. Warren Mack. He also earned a Master of Music in musicology from Florida State University, where he earned the Certificate in Early Music and pursued doctoral studies in musicology. His post-graduate piano teachers have included Julia Benfer, Dr. John Salmon, and Robert Sherwood. He has studied both piano and harpsichord with Dr. Karyl Louwenaar, and organ with Dr. Ronald Sider. He has taught on the music faculties of Pensacola Christian College, the University of Alabama, and the Conservatory of Fine and Performing Arts at Birmingham-Southern College. In the past he has served as choir director and organist for Methodist, Episcopal, and Lutheran congregations.

	Jennifer English Director of Ministries to Children and Youth jennenglish728@gmail.com	Jennifer grew up locally and has a degree in Collaborative Education from Birmingham-Southern College. She has been teaching special education in Jefferson County for the last 11 years. She joined the church in 2005 as a part of the nursery staff and became the Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries in 2009. In addition to leading the youth Sunday School class and activities, she and Kyle Henderson are responsible for organizing a group for ages 4 and up known as the Kid’s Club, that meet every Wednesday night. When not at church or school, Jennifer enjoys shopping, decorating and gardening.

	Bobby Pickett Facilities Manager bobbypickett@bellsouth.net	Bobby joined the SVPC staff in April, 2010. He has two grown children, Carey Pickett and Kristi LaRochelle, three grandchildren and is married to Elaine Vandegrift Pickett. He has a BS Degree from UAB in Marketing and is a Division 1 official in basketball, baseball and volleyball. Bobby is an Auburn supporter and enjoys golf, boating and the beach.

		Shades Valley Presbyterian Church 2305 Montevallo Road Birmingham, Al 35223 (205) 871-7309 Office Hours 8:00 - 4:30 pm Monday- Friday

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