Dr. Stephen Williams

Minister

Stephen Williams was called as minister to First in 1994 after serving congregations in California, New Jersey and Tennessee. He has served as moderator of Savannah Presbytery and commissioner to General Assembly and is active in several organizations in the city. He was awarded a Merrill Fellowship for study at Harvard Divinity School in 2003 and appointed a Guthrie Scholar at Columbia Theological Seminary in 2011. He is married to Claire Ervin Williams and they have three daughters and a grandson.

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Allison Shearouse

Director of Christian Education

​Allison oversees the Christian Education Ministry at First Presbyterian. She leads faith formation programs with children, youth and adults including Sunday School, youth group, Bible studies and special events.  She recently joined our staff after serving in churches in Johns Creek, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina. She is a life long Presbyterian, certified Christian Educator and ordained ruling elder. She joins us with her husband, Chap and son. She enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling and is looking forward to being closer to the beach. 

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Jeff lewis

Organist & Music director

Jeff Lewis serves as our Organist and Director of Music.  He has enjoyed a successful fifty-year career as a church musician and concert organist, having built large church music programs in Georgia, Kentucky and North Carolina.  He holds BA and MA degrees in organ performance and played two concerts on our Schlueter pipe organ shortly after its installation.​ 

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MALLORY ABSHIRE

Office ADMINISTRATOR

Mallory is the support person for the minister and staff.  She oversees the day to day administrative work of the church office. She is the liason for all service groups and support groups that meet at First. A native of Savannah, GA, she has returned home after living in Sarasota, FL for 25 years.  Mallory is married to Phillip. They have four children and waiting on grandchildren.

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Barbara Roush

Financial Secretary

A Savannah native, Barbara Roush has been First’s Financial Secretary for 25-years. She is responsible for the day to day bookkeeping and all financial reporting of the church. She is the liaison for the Church and Finance Committee. Barbara also volunteers for Family Promise and other missions for the homeless. She is married to Mark Roush and the mother of Kayla, who is a first-year college student.

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Wali Kareem

Sexton

Wali is responsible for the custodial maintenance and setup for all events on the church campus. He is responsible for arranging room and equipment setups for outside groups. He also oversees the kitchen, custodial supplies, and equipment. Wali is a native of Savannah and enjoys doing volunteer work for the community.