Meet Our Pastors

Payton Cody joined our staff in September as full time Pulpit Supply. Once her ordination is recognized within the Cumberland Presbyterian church, she will then officially be our Lead Pastor.

Payton has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from King University and a Graduate Degree in Ministry from Richmont Graduate University. She is currently working on her DMin in Leadership and Spiritual Formation from Richmont.

Payton is a Cleveland native. She is married to Trae, and they have three children: Ivie (8), Crosby (5), and Storie (2). In her spare time, she enjoys reading, being outdoors, exercising, enjoying a good cup of coffee, and spending time with her family.

Josiah Liljekvist joined our staff in May of 2021 as a part-time youth director and was hired on as a full-time Director of Family Ministries in October of the same year.

Josiah has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Youth Ministry from Lee University and a Graduate Degree in Ministry Leadership also from Lee University. 

In Josiah's spare time, he enjoys all things outdoors, cooking, longboarding, board games, and video games. Josiah is married to Courtney, who has a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and is currently a practicing therapist.

Church Staff and Session

​Administrative Assistant: Alexandra Coffey
Nursery Director: Hannah Dearman
Sexton: Marvin Stidam
Choir Director: Kathy Morelock
Organist/Pianist: Robbie Cody
Organist: Paula Griffith
Clerk of Session: Andrea Thomas
Church Treasurer:​ Rex Wallis
Church Session: Bill Brown, Brian Swafford, Moe McCormack, Andrea Thomas, Tommy Newman, Rex Wallis, and Dustin Coleman
Interim Session Moderator: Rev. Courtney Krueger