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.

Rev. Will Shelburne

Associate Minister

Will Shelburne was called as Associate Minister to First in 2008. He works in all areas of the church’s life with emphasis on youth and missions. He serves on the Council of Savannah Presbytery and chairs the presbytery’s Education & Training and Transition Teams. He is involved with several organizations that serve the city of Savannah and is a coordinator of the Leaves of the Tree: A Response to Gun Violence initiative. He is married to Sara and they have three children.
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Susan Wilson

Director Of Music & Organist

Susan Wilson oversees the music ministry of First Presbyterian Church. She directs a graded children's choir program, for children and youth ages 3 - 12th grade, in singing, ORFF, and choir chimes. The Chancel Choir and the Adult Handbell Choir are under her direction, along with the Choral Scholars Program. As organist, Susan plays for weekly worship services. She also plans the annual Talent Show and the Family Night Christmas program. She  works with the Music with a Mission committee to plan the annual series of concerts. 

Judith Crawford

Office Manager

Judith is the support person for both ministers and staff. She oversees the day to day administrative work of the church office. She is the laision for all service groups and support groups that meet at First. A native of Memphis, TN, she is an elder and has enjoyed serving the Presbyterian Church for 52 years. Judith is married to Howard. They have four children and seven grandchildren.

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.

Gina Shields

Communications Coordinator

Gina is new to First and is delighted to be part of this family. As the communications coordinator she is responsible for all social media, online/physical marketing and promoting special events. An entrepreneur and business owner, Gina comes with many years of marketing, finance, and business experience.  She is married to Damien and together they have 4 amazing children. As a brain surgery survivor, she makes the most of her life and loves the challenges and joys that it brings.

Ann Anderson

Preschool Director

Ann Anderson has been First’s Preschool Director for 16 years. A born and bred Southerner, Ann hails from Albany, Ga. She began at FPC after retiring from teaching (Family and Consumer Science with an emphasis in Child Development) for thirty years in Georgia public schools. Ann has a daughter, Laurel, who lives with her husband Jonathon in Clarksville, Tn. Her two dogs, Eeyore and Goggles, keep her busy! In her spare time, Ann enjoys reading, walking her dogs, gardening and cooking. She is very thankful to be a part of the First family!

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.