About Us
"Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7
Our Story
First Presbyterian Chruch of Jonesboro was officially formed in March of 1989, as the result of
Our Staff
Josh Woodsmith
Pastor Joshua Woodsmith (MDiv)
Contract Call Pastor
Email: jbsmith2181@gmail.com
Phone: (803) 381- 2863
Pastor Josh joined FPCJ in January 2022. Josh is a 2021 graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary and has previously worked as a youth director at First Presbyterian Church of Peachtree City, GA and First Presbyterian Church of Marion, NC. He and his wife, Jesse reside in Jonesboro with their son, Theodore and pups Rupert and Ella.
Coming Soon
Church Secretary
Blake Hardy
Mr. Blakely Hardy (M.Phil)
Music Director/ Adult Christian Educator
Email: blakelyhardy@gmail.com
Blake has been overseeing the music ministry at FPCJ for more than a decade. For the past several years
he has has also led the Adult Education ministry in the Second Cup Sunday school class each week.
Our Session and Committee Chairs
Committees and Chairs
Administration Melissa Ham ('26)
Buildings and Grounds Kevin Taylor ('25)
Congregational Care Raymond Baggarly ('25)
Outreach /Mission Team DeLores Wiggins ('27)
Stewardship and Finance Alan Bergmann ('27)
Worship & Christian Ed Jane Luetkemeyer ('26)
Endowment John Westervelt Ad Hoc
Ruling Elders
Raymond Baggarly
Alan Bergmann
Melissa Ham
Jane Luetkemeyer
Kevin Taylor
DeLores Wiggins
Exofficio Members of Session
Moderator Rev. Joshua Woodsmith
Clerk Carol Abdoe
Treasurer/Bookkeeper James White
What these positions mean
Committee & Chairs
At First Presbyterian we have several committee's all run by members of the congregation, you can join these committee's and report to the individuals listed above who will help guide you on your path. They are also your point of contact for learning how to join the committee of your choice.
Ruling Elders
Ruling elders show gifts unique to their roles in the life of their congregation.
Ruling elders have responsibilities in leadership, governance, and worship. They discern God’s calling for the life of a congregation and measure its faithfulness to that call. The PC(USA) resources ruling elders through its Leadership Formation program so congregational leaders can grow through their service and minister in innovative ways to their communities.
ExOfficio Members
The Book of Order does not “know” ex-officio members, however we include ex-officio members and define that as a person who is a member by virtue of an office…. Such ex-officio members can be given the right of voice and vote and may be counted for purposes of quorums.