Rev. Dr. Ken Letterman
Pastor
Ken was called to Evergreen in February of 2002, after having served two other churches in Memphis. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Stetson University, Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary, and Doctor of Ministry from Memphis Theological Seminary where his area of concentration included Church Conflict, Mediation, and the Theology of Reconciliation. He is an Adjunct Professor at Memphis Theological Seminary where he teaches a course in Congregational Conflict and Pastoral Care. In addition to his ministry at of Evergreen and the Presbytery of the Mid-South, Ken presents Healthy Congregations seminars to churches and helps churches experiencing damaging conflict move toward resolution and reconciliation.
Ken is an avid runner although he admits that the distances over the years are getting shorter and the times slower. One of the greatest joys in his (the whole family’s) life is the birth of their first grandchild in June of 2009, Kyle Stewart McPherson, to daughter Jennifer.
Ken is married to Melinda who is the administrator for a medical practice. They have three grown children, Jennifer, Matt, and Mike.
“If you are interested in a mid-town church committed to serving the community, a church in which half of its budget centers around outreach, and you are not content to just sit back but have a desire to roll up your sleeves and answer the call of Christ to come and serve, not to be served, then you will love our mission and ministry at Evergreen. We are a diverse community at different stages of our journey, loving and accepting each other and all God’s people.”
kennethl@evergreenmemphis.org
901.274.3740 ext. 101
Rev. Julie Bailey
Associate Pastor for Christian Education
Julie joined the Evergreen staff in June 2009, after earning a Master of Divinity from Columbia Theological Seminary in May. Julie is a Mississippi native, a proud alumnae of the University of Mississippi, and a big fan of Camp Hopewell, in Oxford, Ms., where she met her husband, Davis. Julie enjoys being outdoors, tending to her flowers, cooking occasionally, and getting to work with children of all ages in her new favorite church.
julieb@evergreenmemphis.org
901.274.3740 ext. 104
Rev. Davis Bailey
Associate Pastor for Young Adults & Evangelism
Davis was called to Evergreen to help foster community and spiritual nourishment among our young adults, and newcomers in our midst. Davis, who is from Hernando, Ms., worked for 6 summers as a counselor at Camp Hopewell, graduated from Ole Miss in 2002, and worked at First Tennessee here in Memphis, before deciding he was called to ministry. He attended Columbia Seminary, then worked as a part-time pastor in rural Georgia before joining the Evergreen staff in June.
davisb@evergreenmemphis.org
901.274.3740 ext. 105
Rev. Amy Howe
Parish Associate
amyh@evergreenmemphis.org
Rev. Kara Kilpatrick
Parish Associate for Pastoral Care
kilpatrick.kara@gmail.com
Rev. Walt Tennyson
Parish Associate & Rhodes College Chaplain
tennysonw@rhodes.edu
Debbie Smith
Driector of Music Ministry
Cindy Warren
Director of Outreach Ministries
Cindy has been part of the Evergreen Family since 1997 beginning her time with the church as a teacher in their Playschool. In 1999, she transitioned into the position as Assistant Director and then moved into the role of Director in 2000. In 2008, a new position at the church was created, Director of Outreach Ministries. Cindy was very excited to accept this position which works with the church’s 3 main ministry areas: Playschool, Athletics, and After School. This new position allows her to work closely on various levels with the community that she strongly supports and believes in. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Memphis in Education Administration. Cindy and her husband Joe, have 4 children, Rachel, Josh, Christian, and Linden.
cindyw@evergreenmemphis.org
Yevette Hughes
Administrative Coordinator
yevetteh@evergreenmemphis.org
Leslie Montgomery
Coordinator of Afterschool Care
Mrs. Montgomery grew up in the Afterschool Program and then worked for Evergreen in 1993-1994 as the Afterschool Director. She returned in 2005 and is enjoying her position as Afterschool Coordinator. Mrs. Montgomery is married and has two children. Her husband Randy (aka Spunky the Clown) is a professional clown and teaches circus arts to the afterschool children on Fridays. Her daughter Danielle Montgomery Glodjo, is newly married to Tyler Glodjo and they live in Jackson, Tn. Rebekah, her other daughter, is currently a junior at Union University in Jackson Tn. with a major in Physics. Mrs. Montgomery is also the daughter of long time Evergreen member Pete Harris.
lesliem@evergreenmemphis.org
Jamaal Mack
Coordinator of Recreation & Sports
jmack@evergreenmemphis.org
Lori Wimmer
Coordinator of Playschool
loriw@evergreenmemphis.org
