Steve Louder, Pastor

Steve became pastor of this congregation in October 2006. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Bethel College (McKenzie, TN) and a Master of Divinity from Memphis Theological Seminary. He has served congregations in Illinois, Kentucky and Tennessee.

He and his wife, Paula, have three children and five grandchildren.

Lisa Martin, Discipleship Minister

Lisa began in March 2011 as Discipleship Minister. She is an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church and has served in the areas of Christian education, music, and children and family ministries.

She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music with a minor in Communications, a master’s degree in Music Education and a Master of Science Degree in Sport and Wellness Leadership, all from Austin Peay State University.

Lisa is married to Bradley and they have one daughter, Annalise.

Paula Louder, Director of Music

Paula has served as Director of Music since early 2007. Besides leading the choir, organizing and directing the Easter and Christmas Cantatas, and working with the children's choir, Paula is also a 6th grade teacher at Rossview Middle School. She holds a bachelor's degree in music from Bethel College and a Master of Education from Murray State.

Martha Hutchinson Rucker, Children's Church Director

Martha joined the staff of the Clarksville CP Church in early 2010 as Director of Children's Church, leading a structured worship for our children ages 3-10. She holds a bachelor's degree in Religion/Philosophy from Barton College in Wilson, North Carolina, and a Master of Divinity from Lexington Theological Seminary. Martha is a Board Certified Chaplain with the Association of Professional Chaplains and a Certified Thanatologist with the Association of Death Education and Counseling.

She currently works as a Board Certified Chaplain at Christian Health Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Martha is a wife and mother of two.

Ethebet Gibson, Pianist

Ethebet has been playing the piano for our congregation for over 15 years not only in worship, but for cantatas, weddings, funerals, and special services.

Ethebet holds a master's degree in Music from The University of Southern Mississippi and a master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She has a private counseling practice here in Clarksville.

Kimberly Forsythe, Nursery Attendant

Kimberly has been watching, teaching and loving our babies since 2008. Originally from Nashville, she is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Special Education at Austin Peay State University.

Barbara Sykes, Office Administrator

Barbara has been serving the church since June 1998. In addition to her general duties as Office Administrator, she is also responsible for publishing the Sunday bulletin and the weekly newsletter. She and her husband Dickie are members of the Tennessee Ridge United Methodist church.

Tabitha Dowdy, Preschool Director

Tabitha has been working with the preschool for four years. Formerly a teacher for the four-year-old class, we now welcome her as the preschool director for the 2011-2012 school year. She brings with her years of experience in teaching, leading and volunteering in various community and school settings.

Tabitha is married to Jason and they have three children, Claira, Ella and Eathan.