Associate Pastor Search
Nominating Committee
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Jodi Walden Atkins has attended FPC Covington since the age of 2 and was baptized and confirmed into the church when she was 12 years old. She actively participated in the Youth & Children’s programs and served as a Youth Elder during her senior year of high school. She served on the Pastor Nominating Committee in 2019 that called Reverend Neeley Rentz Lane to the FPC and is excited about serving on the APNC. “I am especially excited to create a unique bond with the other committee members and help find our church's missing puzzle piece." Jodi works full-time as the Marketing Director for The Arts Association in Newton County. Jodi resides in Oxford with her husband Jonny and daughter Lorene.
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Dana Hall was raised in Decatur. She grew up attending Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, and later attended St. Andrews Presbyterian in Tucker. After graduation from Georgia State University, she worked for the Federal Government in Nashville and Atlanta. She has been married to Stan for 34 years. They both retired from the Federal Government in 2008. They joined Covington FPC in 2015. Dana currently serves FPC Covington on the Stewardship Committee and as the Vice Moderator of Presbyterian Women. She is excited to be a part of the decision making process to fill the gap in our church.
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Judy Hooten is a life long member of Covington First Presbyterian Church where she has served on session several times, numerous committees, and the interim search committee that recommended Steven Barnes. She’s married to Dennis, has two daughters and grandchildren who lovingly refer to her as “Honey.” She is excited to serve on this search committee to find a wonderful complement to Neeley and a pastor to lovingly serve our youth.
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Steven Candler Kapp was born and raised in the Atlanta area. He attended Marmion Military Academy in Aurora, Illinois. His time in the Covington community began at Oxford College of Emory University in 1985. After spending two years there, he attended Emory's Atlanta campus, where he received his B.A. He also attended the Louly Fowler Hay School of English Corrections, where he is still a student. Steve returned to Covington in 1999 and has lived here since. He is the President of Sunbelt Builders, a local commercial construction company, and has worked there for 23 years. He and his wife Louly very much enjoy their community of family & friends in Covington. They are graced with our 82lb. yellow lab, Mr. Utley, and many wonderful nieces and nephews. Steve's hobbies include saltwater fishing offshore of Apalachicola, Florida, scuba diving, tennis, hiking, and bird hunting. Steve is excited about the opportunity to serve on the APNC to build on the current momentum of the church with a much-needed associate.
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Randy Layton is originally from Tennille, GA and is the youngest of five children. For the last 32 years he has called Covington home and is employed with the Georgia Department of Labor as an Appeals Review Officer. He was raised in the Methodist church and has found the transition to the Presbyterian Church to be very smooth. Randy has attended First Presbyterian for 20 years and became a member two years ago. He enjoys gardening, baking, walking the trails around Covington, and traveling, both domestic and international. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, cheering on the Bulldogs, and is getting into volunteer work as retirement draws closer. Randy is looking forward to the challenge of finding a talented team player who can help the church grow and reach its full potential in the community.
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Pam Stillerman resides in Social Circle. She has been married to Jim for 42 years. Her family includes her son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Erin with granddaughter, Emma, and daughter and son-in-law, Liz and Phil Anderson. She has been a member of FPC for 30 years. She currently serves on the session, teaches Youth Sunday School with Jim, serves on Health Team, Worship, and Personnel committees. She holds an RN, MS degree from Georgia State University. She is the “Chief Exercise Officer” at Alcovy Fitness & Wellness, a local health club/gym. Her hobbies include reading and any kind of movement.
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Bob Tabb and his wife, Darcel, have been active members of First Presbyterian for over 10 years. They joined after one visit because they found the members to be warm and friendly and they continue to be blessed every day by their decision. Bob currently serves on the Session. He has served as a member of the Education and Stewardship and Finance Committees and currently is the Finance Team chair. He also serves on the Personnel Committee. Bob is an active member of the adult Sunday School class and co-teaches that class with Charles Ardis and Patrick Carmichael. Bob is a senior partner at The Tabb Insurance Agency in Conyers and serves as its CFO. He is completing his 43rd year at the business. Darcel and Bob have 6 adult children and are very proud of their 7 grandchildren.
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