Pastor - Rev. Dr. Robert M. (Bob) Thompson (since March 1993)

Pastor Thompson graduated from Columbia International University (Columbia, SC) in 1978 with a B.A. in Biblical Education. In 1987, he received the Master of Divinity from Columbia International University, and he completed the Doctor of Ministry degree at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in Charlotte in 2003.

Born in Portsmouth, Virginia to missionary parents, Pastor Thompson spent his early years in Pakistan. Portsmouth was home base during the adolescent years. Bob met his wife Linda while both were attending college in Columbia, South Carolina.

Following college, the Thompsons married in Paradise, PA, on July 1, 1978, then began their church ministry in Reidsville, North Carolina. Following their five years at First Congregational Christian Church (UCC) in Reidsville, they returned to Columbia for seminary.

Bob was ordained in Reidsville in June 1987, and served as pastor of Emanuel United Church of Christ in Thomasville, NC before accepting the call to come to Corinth.

The Thompsons have three children: Philip (born in 1981), Cara (1984), and Jeni (1988).

» Contact Pastor Thompson via e-mail or 328.6196, ext. 202

Associate Pastor - The Rev. Bill Howell (since July 2000)

Associate Pastor Howell, an Illinois native, is a 23-year veteran of the US Navy.

Bill is a graduate of Columbia Biblical Seminary (1998) with a major in Pastoral Leadership.

While in the Seminary, he participated in an extended internship as Director of Adult Education and Minister of Discipleship at First Baptist Church of Lexington, SC. He also served as Assistant Director to Covecrest Conference and Retreat Center, Crossover Communications International, Columbia, SC.

Bill's wife, Susan, is also an Illinois native. Bill has three grown children living in Illinois - Bill, Kevin, and Kandy - and two grandchildren.

» Contact Bill Howell via e-mail or 328.6196, ext. 207

Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries - The Rev. Paul Cummings (since September 2000)

Paul Cummings is a 1995 graduate of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, and received his degree from Baptist Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA, in 1999. He was ordained on August 29, 1999. Paul and his wife, Danielle, have two daughters, Molly and Hannah.

In addition to directing the Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Paul leads our Celebration Service which currently meets at 11:00 am on Sunday mornings in the Fellowship Hall.

» Contact Paul Cummings via e-mail or 328.6196, ext. 209

Music Director/Organist - Dr. Peter Corneliussen (since September 2001)

Dr. Corneliussen, born in Utica, New York, holds three degrees in organ performance - bachelor's degree from Whittier College, as well as master's degree and doctorate from the University of Michigan. He comes to Corinth after twelve years at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church in Miami, FL. Peter is a composer and has produced several original musical dramas for his church in Florida. He and his wife, Lisa, have two young sons, Garrett and Shane.

» Contact Peter Corneliussen via e-mail or 328-6196. ext. 212

Director of Christian Education - Linda R. Thompson (since April 1997)

Linda Thompson received her B.A. in Biblical Education from Columbia International University in June 1978. She is married to Pastor Thompson and is the mother of their three children: Philip, Cara, and Jeni.

» Contact Linda Thompson via e-mail or 328.6196, ext. 206

Director of Children's Ministries - Sharon Rowe (since March 2000)

Sharon Rowe has been a member of Corinth for over 20 years.  She brings a wealth of experience in working with children and our Christian Education ministries. She is married to Joe Rowe, a life-long member of Corinth, and they are the parents of three daughters, Pamela, Kelly, and Joanna.

» Contact Sharon Rowe via e-mail

Parish Nurse - Betty McGee (since August 2000)

Betty McGee, a native of Catawba County, is a Registered Nurse with many years of nursing experience in various areas, including healthcare education, public health, industrial health, and healthcare quality management. She is a member of the United Methodist Church and has taken many active roles in her church. She is married to Merv McGee.

» Contact Betty McGee via e-mail or 328.6196, ext. 204

Office Manager

Barbara Roithner (since April 2001), via e-mail or 328.6196, ext. 203

Financial Secretary

Jan Caldwell (since May 2000), via e-mail or 328.6196, ext 205

Custodian

Joe Lippard (since July 1996), 328.6196, ext. 208

Kitchen Managers

Gwyn Watson and Lisa Propst (since September 2003)