Church Elders


  • Bill Buelow


  • fay grant


  • Tim McDonald

    I have been a member since March 2017 and an Elder since January 2020.  I work for Blood Assurance, the local community blood bank.


    My two favorite Bible verses are:

    • 1 Corinthians 15:22 (For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.)
    • 2 Corinthians 5:17 (If any man is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, all things are become new.)
    Serving at First Cumberland is a great honor and my life is enriched and blessed by this church.  My family joined this church early in the 20th century when it was located downtown and 1st Cumberland is a wonderful legacy to me.  Thanks be to God.

  • mose Payne, IV


  • Caroline Quinn


  • Mike Ricketts



  • Shannon Twitchell

    My family joined First Cumberland in 2013 after we moved from Texas to Chattanooga.


    My interests include fitness, food & travel & I’m blessed to be able to teach fitness & healthy eating to others!


    My favorite Bible verse is Psalm 119:105: Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. 

Church Deacons


  • Linda Boran

    Jack (my husband) and I joined First Cumberland in January 13, 2013. I was installed as a deacon almost exactly 7 years later on January 12, 2020. I am a retired English teacher of 26 years from Red Bank High School here in Chattanooga. I love the book of Philippians and especially love Phil. 4:6-7. 


    God has blessed me all of my life; first with a Godly mother and grandmother who taught me Jesus' love and saving grace early. Then He blessed me with a wonderful husband, two wonderful sons, and two wonderful daughters by marriage. I am thankful for all of the Godly mentors, ministers, and church members He has graced us with who have been instrumental in our spiritual growth.

  • Guy carpenter


  • Mike Craft


  • Kim Rieder

    I have been a member of First Cumberland since August 2006. I am a deacon, on the CYF pool committee, and sing in the church choir.


    I am married to Denny Rieder and have 4 children and 2 grandchildren. My hobbies are enjoying the outdoors and the beach.


    My favorite bible verse is Romans 8:15 - "For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption. When we cry, “Abba! Father!”


    I have worked for Hamilton County Schools for 20 years. My titles include clerical assistant, school secretary, and paraprofessional in a multi~handicap classroom.


  • Steve Thompson

    Patty and I joined First Cumberland Presbyterian in January 2018 and I have been a Deacon since January 2020. 


    I am a Financial Advisor at First Horizon Bank.


    My favorite Bible verse is Psalm 121:1, "I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. "  Another verse is James 4:8, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."


    Spending time with my grandchildren is always interesting. I learn so much from them. 

  • Chris Topel


  • Jan Trousdale


  • Colby williams

    I’ve been a member of FCPC since 2014. Bess and I were married here in 2004.  I am an English Teacher with Hamilton County Schools.


    I’m an avid hiker and love traveling.


    My favorite book of the Bible: James. My favorite verse is James 4:1 -- What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you?