Staff Biographies
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Pastor
Dr. Reverend Rhonda Myers – Interim Pastor
Dr. Rhonda Myers began serving as our Interim Pastor in June 2023. She comes to us with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Liberal Arts from Ramapo College of NJ, a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Her doctoral thesis was a study of Courageous Leadership among people of faith, with the Old Testament story of Queen Esther as the biblical foundation for her study.
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Pastor Rhonda is married to another Presbyterian pastor, the Rev. David Myers. Dave has primarily been a transition leader since Rhonda was called to her first church in Wood-Ridge NJ a number of years ago. Dave is now serving Highlands Presbyterian Church in Allendale NJ.
Pastor Rhonda has 28 years of pastoral experience. Before joining us in Verona, Pastor Rhonda served 3 churches in New Jersey. In addition to the former Presbyterian church in Wood-Ridge, she served as pastor to Presbyterian churches in Franklin and Springfield. She was also pastor to the Chapel Lane Presbyterian Church in Midland, Michigan and interim pastor at the Presbyterian church in Goshen NY.
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Rhonda and Dave have 3 adult sons, all of whom live in New Jersey and are happy to have their parents nearer to them again. They also have 2 grandsons who bring them great. Rhonda enjoys her role as transition leader and looks forward to working with
the church and in the community as we move toward a new day and a new
pastor.
Music Director
Kyle Blackburn - Interim Music Director
We are currently interviewing for our part-time Music Director position. It is a 20 hour position with
mandatory on campus hours on Sunday. Interested
persons should contact Chris Kiel at
Administrative Assistant
Patricia (Patti) Beirne – Administrative Assistant
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Most of my life I’ve been a resident in Essex County currently living in Caldwell, NJ and a 2006 graduate of Caldwell University. After a 40+ year career as a Senior Account Manager in Group Insurance
working for several major companies, I retired. Thence, I explored other opportunities where my skills would be a benefit to others. After a bout with
Covid 19 in March of 2020, I began to do a job search. A true miracle; I came across a posting for First Presbyterian Church of Verona(FPCV) was
hired and loving it!
This Church and all its about, the Pastor and the people of faith whom I’ve met here have made an impact on my life. I found a home and it’s not a job,
it’s a Blessing!
Church Sexton
Open – Part time position
Our beloved Andy Turner has retired.
We have an opening for a part time Sexton for 20 hours per week. Sunday hours are required. If interested, contact Chris Kiel at ckiel1@gmail.com