Pastors who joined us for the 50th Anniversary
The Reverend Carla Meisterman is the current Pastor of BPC.
The Reverend Vernon Hunter, founding Pastor, is now honorably retired from the PC(USA).
The Reverend Anne H.K. Apple, a child of BPC, now serves as an Associate Pastor at Idlewild Presbyterian Church in Memphis, TN.
The Reverend Ivan Herman, ordained at BPC, is now serving as Associate Pastor of Carmichael Presbyterian Church in Sacramento, CA.
The Reverend Anne Hagler is honorably retired from the PC(USA) and is serving as Parish Associate of Balmoral Presbyterian Church.
The Reverend Lee Waltz, former Pastor of BPC, is now honorably retired from the PC(USA).
The Reverend Frank Beck was the first Youth Director for BPC. Frank is now the Pastor of
First Presbyterian Church in Senatobia, MS.
The Reverend James B. Latta served as Associate Pastor at BPC and is now a self-employed counselor at James B. Latta, D.Min., L.P.C.
The Reverend Rickey Lyle, a child of BPC, is now Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Caruthersville, MO.
The Reverend Carrie Mook Bridgman, a child of BPC, has served churches in the PC(USA) and now works full-time supporting citizens with disabilities in the Greater Louisville area.
The Reverend David Whiteley, former Campus Minister at the University of Memphis, is now serving as Pastor of Jemez Springs Presbyterian Church in Jemez Springs, New Mexico.
The Reverend Mark Wright’s call to ministry was confirmed by the Session at BPC. Mark is now serving as Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Collierville, TN.
Christian Educators who joined us for the 50th Anniversary
Dr. Libby Whiteley, Certified Christian Educator at BPC, is now serving at First Presbyterian Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Elizabeth Jordan, Christian Educator/Administrator at BPC, is now Head of Early Childhood Education at The Hutchison School.
IN MEMORIUM
Rosemary Banta, Certified Christian Educator, served as Christian Educator at Balmoral Presbyterian Church, the Presbytery of the Mid-South and on the National Board of the Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators.
Pastors who were not able to be with us
The Reverend Bill Jones served as pastor at Balmoral Presbyterian Church and is now honorably retired from the PC(USA). (A letter from Bill is on the insert.)
The Reverend Ann Held served BPC as Associate Pastor and is now honorably retired from the PC(USA). She lives in Harrisonburg, Virginia. (A letter from Ann is on the insert.)
The Reverend Drew Harrison, a child of BPC, is Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Pitman, New Jersey.
