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Staff

Rev. Burt McGlawn
Interim Pastor

Our new interim pastor is Rev. Burt McGlawn. Pastor McGlawn grew up in Birmingham, Alabama where he attended Birmingham-Southern College and later attended Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He is married to Rayenell, and they have five adult children (3 of whom are adopted). Rev. Burt has served multiple churches in Oklahoma, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and Alabama and loves engaging with people in conversation. Together, he and Raye, his wife, love to travel. Burt also likes fishing, mowing the grass and other outdoor activities. We are very pleased and excited that Rev. McGlawn is leading our Worship services and our church.

Rachelle Cekander Image
Music Director

arugala76@hotmail.com

Rachelle served as Music Director for Dieterich Unit 30 schools for over twenty years. Additionally, she has directed and participated in numerous musical and theatrical community events. Rachelle invites anyone, of any age and ability, to share their musical gifts in worship and for church events. Please contact her if interested.

Dan Kingery Image
Youth Director

campcarew@gmail.com

Dan is also the Director of Camp Carew, the Presbytery of Southeastern Illinois' camp nine miles south of Carbondale, Illinois. Dan has extensive experience working with youth. Currently the youth groups are planning special fund-raising activities for mission, trips and events. Dan invites all area youth to come and join our Youth Groups. Please check the calendar for scheduled meetings and activities.

Debbie Nolan Image
Office Administrator

effinghampresbyterian@gmail.com

Debbie joined our staff in 2021 as the office administrator. She originally grew up and raised her family in Alton, Illinois. In 2017, after retiring from The Boeing company of 37 years as the HR Director, she and her husband decided to spread their wings and now call Effingham home. She is married to her husband Steve of 38 years and together, they have three wonderful daughters. They enjoy spending most of their free time with their six grandchildren. If you have any questions about the church or need any assistance, please don’t hesitate to give Debbie a call at the church office at 217.342.6272.