The Rev. Dr. Brian K. Jensen began his call to the First Presbyterian Church of Meadville on the first of November in 2003. Dr. Jensen received a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Iowa in 1982, a Master of Divinity degree from the Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 1985, and a Doctor of Ministry degree in Christian spirituality from the Columbia Theological Seminary in 2002. Brian's wife, Leslie, is a teacher in the Crawford Central School District. They have raised three children - Rob, Mariah and Travis - who are respectively a pharmacist, an accountant and a pilot. As Dr. Jensen puts it, "It seems like only yesterday that my wife and I had three little kids in the house. How did we get so old?"
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The Rev. Dr. Daniel Corll joined First Presbyterian Church as part-time Visitation Pastor in 2019. He retired in 2018 after 41 years in ministry, the last 27 ½ yrs as pastor at Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Wexford, PA, from which he holds the title of Pastor Emeritus. Dan served in three other pastorates prior to Mt. Pleasant. A graduate of Westminster College, New Wilmington, PA, he holds Master of Divinity (1980) and Doctor of Ministry (2001) degrees from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and certifications in neuro-linguistic programming and transitional ministry, and has completed all of the coursework towards certification in church business administration.
Dan’s wife, the former Deborah Satterlee, is a Meadville native. Debbie works for the City of Meadville as grantwriter and executive assistant to the City Manager. Together, they reside in Vernon Township on Debbie’s family homestead. The Corlls have four adult children and are blessed with four grandchildren. Among Dan’s many hobbies are woodcarving, gardening, antiques and travel. Dr. Corll’s hope and purpose in his visitation ministry is to “meet, greet, visit and offer care along with church staff and boards for members, neighbors, and friends of the church with the love of Christ.” |
Kevin Dill has been the Music Director at First Presbyterian since 2006. He earned his B.Mus from the University of Victoria and his M.Mus from the University of Alberta in his native Canada. He also holds the Associateship Diploma from the Royal Canadian College of Organists, and in 2009 was a finalist in the RCCO's National Organ Playing Competition. In addition to his work at First Presbyterian, Kevin is on the staff of Allegheny College as a choral and vocal accompanist. Kevin, his wife Sonya and their two children make their home in Meadville.
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Kris Lubomski is the Financial Secretary for First Presbyterian Church. Kris and her husband, John, were born and raised in Pittsburgh. They moved to the Meadville area in 1994. Their son also lives in the area. Kris enjoys spending time with her family and three cats.
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Mary Zahora is the Administrative Assistant for First Presbyterian Church. Mary was born and raised in Crawford County. Mary's husband, Dennis, is a Realtor for Howard Hanna Real Estate in Meadville. They have two sons, and love spending time with their three grandsons. Mary enjoys her family, friends, and Bible Studies.
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