Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Eric Laverentz

Pastor of Teaching and Preaching

Reverend Doctor Eric Laverentz is the Pastor of Teaching and Preaching at First Presbyterian Church of Edmond. 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 children:  Calvin, Hank, Otto and Penelope.

Support Staff

Audrey Self

Bobby Griffith

Chelsea Smith

Erick Alexander

Associate Director of Student Ministry
Pastor of Adult Discipleship
Office Manager
Team Lead - Modern Worship Design

Harry Birdwell

Jake McKinnon

Jamie Mullings

Jean Caroll

Executive Director
Director of Family Ministry
Director of Kids Ministry
Catering

Karla Launhardt

Katy Villa

Kristin Emerson

Mary Singleton

Accountant
Executive Assistant
Director of Finance
Director of FPCE Early Childhood Program

Mike Cannata

Sara Ledford

Shayla Cooksey

Director of Facilities
Team Lead - Traditional Worship Design
Custodian

Tracey Gregg-Boothby

Thomas Boles

Tyler Boren

Choral Music Conductor
Audio Engineer
Director of Communications