Leadership

Reverend Doctor Eric Laverentz is the Lead Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Edmond.   He has been in the pulpit since the age of 13. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, a Master of Arts (Emphasis on Christian Ethics) from Vanderbilt University, a Master of Theology (Emphasis on Christian Ethics) from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Truman State University.
 
Eric has served at churches in Tennessee, Ohio and Kansas prior to his call to Oklahoma. Eric is the Director of the Elder Leadership Institute (ELI) and a Conference Speaker and Workshop Leader on Church Leadership.  He is the author of two books,  Is Caesar Our Savior? and Driven as well as numerous journal articles.  He currently serves as a member of the board of the Oklahoma Christian School and was previously a member of the Kansas Human Rights Commission.  Eric is an avid reader, runner, hiker, and Kansas City sports fan.  He is married to Jen and they have four school-age children:  Calvin, Hank, Otto and Penelope.

Director of Emerging Generations

Director of Modern Worship

Associate Director of Kids Ministry

Director of Student Ministry

Office Manager

Catering

Groundskeeper

Accountant

Director of Finance

Custodian

Graphic Designer

Director of the Early Childhood Program

Associate Pastor

Facilities Director

Team Lead - Traditional Worship 

Custodian

Executive Pastor

Audio Engineer

Assistant Director of Choral Music

Director of Communications