HOLSTON PRESBYTERY
A Council of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Serving the churches of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) located in Upper East Tennessee
STAFF AND LEADERSHIP
Holston Presbytery serves congregations in Upper East Tennessee and one congregation in Southwest Virginia.
As part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Holston Presbytery seeks to equip congregations to become communities of faith, love, hope, and witness to the Good News of the gospel.
Holston Presbytery Staff
Transitional Executive Presbyter: Rev. Karen Russell
Acting Stated Clerk: Rev. Collin Adams
Campus Ministry Director:
Transitional Treasurer: Beverly Johnson
Administrative Manager: Andrea White
2025 Presbytery Officers
2025 Presbytery Moderator: Elder Kathi Cary
2025 Presbytery Vice-Moderator: Gary Helton
2025 Presbytery General Mission Board Moderator: Rev. Rodney Norris
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...to equip the saints for the
building up of the body of Christ
Ephesians 4:12
Seek first the kingdom of God,
and all these things will
be given unto you.
Matthew 6:33
2025 Committee Leadership
General Mission Board: Rev. Rodney Norris
Board of Trustees: Elder David Light
Committee on Ministry: Rev. Maggie Rust
Committee on Preparation for Ministry: Rev. Sam Schaus
Finance, Stewardship, & Budget Committee: Rev. Richard Raum
Mission & Discipleship Committee: Rev. Bishop Greene
Representation &Nominating Committee: Rev. Bill Anderson