Staff
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Originally from Atlanta, GA, Wes is happy to now call NC home. He’s a graduate of Queens University of Charlotte, where he received a BA in History, and McCormick Theological Seminary, where he received a Master of Divinity.
After serving as the Director of Christian Education at First Presbyterian, Statesville, NC for 5 years, Wes accepted a call to be pastor at First Presbyterian, Reidsville in October 2019.
Wes is not only the pastor of First Presbyterian Church, he’s an active member of the community. He’s the chair elect of the Reidsville Chamber of Commerce board, active with the South End Elementary PTO, a judge for the Reidsville-2 precinct the Rockingham County Board of Elections, and on the Wentworth PTA Baseball/Softball program board.
Wes is also active in Salem Presbytery, currently serving as moderator of the Permanent Judicial Commission and the Racial Equity Equipping training team. He previously served on the Commission on Ministry, Peace and Justice Task Force, and as a commissioner to the 225th and 226th General Assemblies of the PC(USA).
Outside of ministry, Wes enjoys running, cooking, mixology, reading, traveling, and cheering on his favorite teams - the Atlanta Braves, Buffalo Bills, and Georgia Bulldogs. Wes is married to Liz Whittington and they have one son, Walt. They also have two dogs, Penny and Rosie, and a cat, Bootsie.
You can find Wes in his office Tuesday - Friday each week. If you’d like to make an appointment to meet with him, feel free to email (pastor@fpcreidsville.org).
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Dawne has served as secretary of First Presbyterian Church since April 1, 2013. She was born in Lexington, NC but her family moved to Reidsville on her 13th birthday. Dawne has been a member of FPC for 47 years.
Dawne spent 14 years working for Rose’s in the Pennrose Mall, starting out in a part-time position and working her way up to the Head Cashier position in the office. From there she moved on to First National Bank and worked in the Bookkeeping Department balancing the books for another 14 years. When her daughter was born in 1998, she became a stay at home mom until transitioning to becoming the church secretary.
Dawne is married to Bradley D. Young, Jr. and they have one daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, and two spoiled cats, Pandora and Knox. Before starting their family, Dawne and Brad enjoyed scuba diving, making yearly trips with friends to many wonderful places in the Caribbean.
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Jessica is the newest team member at FPC, serving as the Director of Children’s Ministry.
From a young age, Jessica had a heart for working with children and helping them grow—not only in knowledge and skills but also in faith and character. She has spent years gaining experience in leadership and child development while continuing to deeper her knowledge in theology and Christian faith. Jessica’s broad gifts and experiences help the children in our church learn of God’s Word and experience how God’s love can shape their lives forever.
One of Jessica’s greatest passions is creating spaces where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn about Jesus. Outside of ministry, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, being creative, and finding opportunities to encourage and connect with others.