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.

Allison Shearouse

Christian Education Director

​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. 

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.

Wali Kareem

Gina Shields

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.

Communications Coordinator

Gina is the communications coordinator here at First, as such, 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.