Pastor John Belden was installed as our full-time pastor on July 23, 2010. Previously he was the pastor of an OPC congregation in Neon, KY. Pastor Belden is a graduate of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Ruling Elders
Dr. James R. Lemen is currently the stated clerk of the session. He has been a ruling elder of First OPC since 1989. Jim is an astrophysicist.
Mr. James Ohannesian has been a ruling elder of First OPC since 1994. Jim is now retired and is devoted full-time to his ministry as elder.
Mr. John Leding was ordained and installed as a ruling elder of First OPC on August 22, 2010. John is the owner of a transportation company.
Deacons
Mr. Gary Justice
Dr. Stan Y. Liao is our newest deacon, ordained in 2005. Stan is a computer engineer.
