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Associate Pastor
Reverend Rachel Rhodes
Hailing from the great state of Iowa, Rachel Achtemeier Rhodes accepted a call to First Presbyterian in July of 2010.  Having grown up in the Presbyterian Church, Rachel has always held fast to the conviction that "We love because God first loved us" (1 John 4:19). Because of God's unending love for us, we are called to respond in faith, glorifying God and serving God's people with energy, compassion, patience, imagination, and love.  Rachel is deeply committed to the youth of this congregation and seeks to share, learn, and grow alongside this family of faith.  Prior to arriving at First Presbyterian, Rachel received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hope College in Holland, MI, and a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, NJ.

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Minister of Music
Ken Carter
Since 1982, Ken has served as Minister of Music at First Presbyterian Church, where he oversees the church's 11 choirs (seven vocal and four handbell). He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music from the University of Kentucky and has served three terms as a national officer of PAM (Presbyterian Association of Musicians). He has been Director and/or Leader of several of the Presbyterian Church's National Conferences on Worship and Music at Montreat, NC, and New Wilmington, PA.

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Director of Christian Education
Donna Cashman
"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Donna's happiness, strength and peace, are rooted in her faith, which brings her great joy when she shares it with others.  A lifelong Presbyterian and Haddonfield resident for ten years, Donna has served at First Presbyterian Church Haddonfield as a preschool Sunday School teacher, a 9th grade Confirmation teacher, secretary for the Board of Deacons, and a member of the Christian Education Committee.  Donna's hope is that we grow closer to God as a church family, enabling us to share the good news about Jesus with others.

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Pastoral/Choral Assistant
Joe Routon
Formerly a full-time organist-choir director, Joe now serves our church part-time as a pastoral/choral assistant. In 1990, he founded Caring Hearts Ministry, an interfaith program for children in South Jersey living with HIV/AIDS; and in 1996, for the 125th anniversary of the church, he wrote the book History of First Presbyterian Church, Haddonfield, New Jersey, 1871-1996. He has the B.Mus. degree in organ performance from Murray State University and the M.Sac.Mus. from Southern Seminary in Louisville. He is a portrait painter by profession. www.JosephRoutonPortraits.com

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Preschool Director
Barbara Sewall
Overseeing a staff of 40 and over 300 young ones, Barbara is kept busy by the demands and challenges of a vigorous and thriving preschool program. But the center of the program remains the children themselves – joyful, eager and full of hope and exuberance. Under Barbara’s skilled direction, the preschool program brings smiles and moments of wonder…and nurtures emerging creative sparks along the way.

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Organist
Joyce Ann Routon
After earning her B.Mus. degree in organ and piano performance at Murray State University (where she was accompanist for the University Concert Choir), studying with John Winter, she studied privately for 6 years with Dr. John Weaver, Chairman of the Organ Departments at Juilliard and Curtis. She has served churches in New York, New Mexico, Kentucky, and Tennessee and has been organist at our church since 1982.

Chapel Organist
David Rhody, Esq.
With degrees from Wooster, Villanova, and Rutgers School of Law, David is organist for the 8:30 service on Sunday mornings and for weddings. He studied organ with Richard T. Gore and Helen Carrell, and has served as an officer in the SouthWest Jersey Chapter of the American Guild of Organists for several years.

Accompanist for Chapel and Sherrerd Choirs
Jodi Nieman
Jodi Nieman graduated from the University of Ottawa in Canada first with a Bachelor of Music (Hons.) in piano and voice and subsequently with a law degree.  Since moving to Haddonfield, she has enjoyed singing with the Princeton Singers, Vox Ama Deus, Voces Novae et Antiquae and the Philadelphia Singers.  She is active in our church community, accompanying both the Chapel and Thomas Sherrerd Choirs and singing with the Oratorio choir.  She is also on Session and is currently serving on the Stewardship Committee.

9:30 Pianist and accompanist for Carol and Chapel Choirs
Rebecca Wilhjelm Lentine
Rebecca grew up in First Presbyterian Church, where she has been attending since the age of 6. She studied piano under Joyce Ann Routon, accompanied children's choirs and was active in voice and bell choirs.  As an adult, she has gone back to college to pursue her R.N. degree. She really enjoys watching her son being active in the church's music and Christian education programs.  He even has piano lessons with "Mrs. Routon," just like mommy did! An alto in the Chancel choir, she is also the pianist for the 9:30 service on Sunday mornings.

Secretary

Linda Wilhjelm

Financial Secretary

Carol Tatem

Custodian

Mike Richardson