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.

Stewart Salyer, Pastoral Assistant

Stewart became pastoral assistant in February 2008. He is an Austin Peay State University graduate and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Psychology and a minor in Sociology.

He is married to Nancy and is the proud father of two and the proud grandfather of three.

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.

Elaine Bogard, Organist

Elaine has played in numerous churches throughout the Montgomery County and Ft. Campbell area, and served as organist at the Clarksville CP Church for nearly 40 years. Elaine studied music at the Conservatory of Music in Dayton, Ohio, Peabody College in Nashville, Tennessee and Austin Peay State University where she completed the Bachelor of Music degree with organ being her primary instrument. She also did graduate studies in piano and composition at APSU.

Elaine is an independent music teacher and has had quite a few award winning students in both piano and composition.

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.

Stephanie Blessing, Nursery Director

Stephanie has been watching, teaching and loving our babies since 2003. She is a 3rd grade teacher at Woodlawn Elementary School in Clarksville, and is currently pursuing her Masters in Education at Austin Peay State University.

Stephanie has been married to her husband Daniel since 2007.

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.