Roger Shoup, Interim Pastor - Head of Staff
Roger began his ministry serving as Assistant to the Pastor at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Cleveland, Ohio, while attending Case Western Reserve University. There, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Case Western Reserve and his Bachelor of Divinity degree from Oberlin Graduate School of Theology in Oberlin, Ohio, was Ordained, became Calvary's Associate Pastor and then later, Head of Staff. During his tenure at Calvary, Roger received his Doctor of Ministry from Louisville Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Following his 22 years at Calvary, Roger served a Head of Staff of churches in Michigan before turning to Interim Ministry.
Since that time, Roger has served the congregations of numerous churches in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, working with them as they prepare for selecting their new ministers. With his continued development training in conflict management and history of service to congregations in need, we are fortunate to welcome Roger as our Interim Pastor/Head of Staff.
J. Scott Crannell, Associate Pastor
Having grown up in Tampa, FL, Scott Crannell attended Georgia Tech earning a degree in Computer Science. He is a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary and was called in July 2007 to begin his ministry at Chester Presbyterian. Scott’s parents live in Atlanta and Tampa, and his twin sister lives in Philadelphia, PA.
Aubrey L. Lindsey, Director of Music
Aubrey L. Lindsey has been Music Director/Organist for Chester Presbyterian Church for over thirty years and is responsible for the coordination of our music program that includes handbell, children, youth and adult choirs. He personally directs two of the choirs, the Chancel Choir which is responsible for the weekly liturgy and the Chester Presbyterian Festival Choir which is a concert choir that forms the nucleus for an annual Weekend of Music which attracts singers from throughout the Commonwealth. In addition to the Weekend of Music, the choir tours internationally having performed at Cathedral Notre Dame in Paris, at the 60th anniversary celebration of D Day in Normandy, and at various locations throughout Scotland and England.
Linn Coghill, Membership Coordinator
Linn guides new members through the church membership process and coordinates many of the fellowship activities of our church. She is a graduate of East Carolina University School of Art and worked many years in television and advertising. Linn and her husband, Tom, have one son and have been members of Chester Presbyterian since 1992.
Carolyn Carter, Administrative Assistant
Carolyn has been the anchor of our main office since 1995 and is always there to assist CPC staff, members and guests. She attended VCU and earned her degree in Business Administration. As well as being involved in the life of CPC, Carolyn is very active with her own church family at Chesterfield Baptist Church.
Elizabeth Prillaman, CPC PreSchool Director
In the summer of 2007, Elizabeth Prillaman took over as director of CPC Preschool. Elizabeth earned degrees from Virginia Tech in psychology and child development. She has held teaching and administrative positions in other preschool and non-profit programs. Elizabeth and her husband, Bob, have four children and are active members of Chester Presbyterian Church.
