Amy Duiker Pastor
Pastor Amy Duiker transferred to the Presbytery of the Miami Valley from Baltimore Presbytery, where she recently served as Missions Pastor at Harundale Presbyterian Church. Amy grew up in the Baltimore-Annapolis area, but has served churches in Toledo and Mason, Ohio. She is happy to be back in the area and has been looking for a place to serve where her young family can grow and be nurtured in their faith.
Amy received her Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies at the University of Notre Dame of Maryland and her Master of Divinity degree from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2003. Her first two calls were as Associate Pastor with responsibility for youth. In her last position, she managed extensive mission ministries, including a three-times-weekly free lunch program and weekly food pantry.
Amy’s passions include theater and dance (she’s been known to dance in worship!), contemplative spirituality and social justice, especially issues with race and poverty. She’s been a part of Sojourners Magazine’s Summit for Change, gathering faith and social justice leaders two years in a row. Amy and her husband, Neal, live in Beavercreek now and have two children: Claire (8) and Owen (6). Amy and her family are excited to be a part of what God is up to at Sugar Creek!
Pastor Amy Duiker transferred to the Presbytery of the Miami Valley from Baltimore Presbytery, where she recently served as Missions Pastor at Harundale Presbyterian Church. Amy grew up in the Baltimore-Annapolis area, but has served churches in Toledo and Mason, Ohio. She is happy to be back in the area and has been looking for a place to serve where her young family can grow and be nurtured in their faith.
Amy received her Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies at the University of Notre Dame of Maryland and her Master of Divinity degree from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2003. Her first two calls were as Associate Pastor with responsibility for youth. In her last position, she managed extensive mission ministries, including a three-times-weekly free lunch program and weekly food pantry.
Amy’s passions include theater and dance (she’s been known to dance in worship!), contemplative spirituality and social justice, especially issues with race and poverty. She’s been a part of Sojourners Magazine’s Summit for Change, gathering faith and social justice leaders two years in a row. Amy and her husband, Neal, live in Beavercreek now and have two children: Claire (8) and Owen (6). Amy and her family are excited to be a part of what God is up to at Sugar Creek!
Erin Dickerson Director of Christian Education
Erin was born and raised in Cincinnati and then relocated to the Dayton area after graduating from Miami University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. She attended the University of Dayton for Teaching Certification during which she student taught 10th grade English at Xenia High School.
After 8 years as a stay-at-home mom, Erin answered the call to serve as the Interim Director of Children’s Ministries at Southminster Presbyterian Church. Prior to joining the staff at Southminster, she served as a Deacon and a volunteer teaching and directing Vacation Bible School. She is currently enrolled in the PC(USA) Certified Christian Educator Program and serves as the coordinator for the Miami Valley Presbytery’s Educator Support Group.
Erin and her husband Andrew have three children, twins, Nora and Colton, and Gwen.
In her free time, Erin enjoys spending time with her family, camping, reading, listening to music, and watching football, especially the Green Bay Packers. Go Pack Go!!!
Erin was born and raised in Cincinnati and then relocated to the Dayton area after graduating from Miami University with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. She attended the University of Dayton for Teaching Certification during which she student taught 10th grade English at Xenia High School.
After 8 years as a stay-at-home mom, Erin answered the call to serve as the Interim Director of Children’s Ministries at Southminster Presbyterian Church. Prior to joining the staff at Southminster, she served as a Deacon and a volunteer teaching and directing Vacation Bible School. She is currently enrolled in the PC(USA) Certified Christian Educator Program and serves as the coordinator for the Miami Valley Presbytery’s Educator Support Group.
Erin and her husband Andrew have three children, twins, Nora and Colton, and Gwen.
In her free time, Erin enjoys spending time with her family, camping, reading, listening to music, and watching football, especially the Green Bay Packers. Go Pack Go!!!
Brad Mattingly Director of Music; Director of Youth Ministry
Brad studied vocal performance at Wright State University. His interest in the arts was apparent at an early age from performing with church groups and school groups to just performing for whomever would watch. Musical Theatre was the first actual outlet for his performing but that was only the beginning.
During his time at Wright State, Brad could be seen performing with all the top choral ensembles, as well as with the Opera Theatre department. He performed some 7 roles on the main stage with Wright State as well as a few roles with Dayton Opera. Brad won the Honor’s recital, Concerto Night and the OFMC Scholarship in the same year. Brad was setting the stage for a career in performing but changed plans rather suddenly when he met the love of his life, Hannah Mumma. They were married in 2012 and have since had 2 daughters.
Brad has been an active member in Music Ministry for 15 years. Serving local churches as Director, musician and worship leader. He is currently the Music Director for Sing Dayton, a community outreach group through the Dayton Bach Society.
Brad studied vocal performance at Wright State University. His interest in the arts was apparent at an early age from performing with church groups and school groups to just performing for whomever would watch. Musical Theatre was the first actual outlet for his performing but that was only the beginning.
During his time at Wright State, Brad could be seen performing with all the top choral ensembles, as well as with the Opera Theatre department. He performed some 7 roles on the main stage with Wright State as well as a few roles with Dayton Opera. Brad won the Honor’s recital, Concerto Night and the OFMC Scholarship in the same year. Brad was setting the stage for a career in performing but changed plans rather suddenly when he met the love of his life, Hannah Mumma. They were married in 2012 and have since had 2 daughters.
Brad has been an active member in Music Ministry for 15 years. Serving local churches as Director, musician and worship leader. He is currently the Music Director for Sing Dayton, a community outreach group through the Dayton Bach Society.
|
Carole Hart Misenko Organist
Carole is a Dayton native, graduating from Stivers High School. Carole has a Bachelor of Music degree from Ohio Wesleyan University, a Master of Education from Wright State University. Carole developed an early love for music, particularly pipe organ music. After a family trip to Salt Lake City and hearing an organ recital in the Mormon Tabernacle, Carole was influenced to become an organ major in college. She is retired from teaching 30 plus years for the Dayton Public Schools. Carole has served as church organist for many Dayton area churches. She is a member of the Harps of Grace, directed by Leslie Stratton. Carole has three children, 5 grandchildren. |
Diane Sheffield Administrative Secretary
|
Diane grew up in northern Ohio and moved to Dayton with her husband, Bob, several years ago. Bob and Diane have three children and eight grandchildren.
Being outdoors is one of her favorite activities. Taking walks and enjoying all of God's creation. She also enjoy reading and crocheting. During her high school years Diane focused on Secretary Science. Not realizing then that she had a call to work in the administrative secretarial field. Once she started to work in the administrative secretarial field in a church she knew that her calling was to be in church ministry. Diane has said, "My position as an administrative secretary is not a job. It is my ministry." She loves working for the church and being of help to everyone she can. Diane loves the creativity of her position here at Sugar Creek, using all of her talents and gifts. Sugar Creek is a true blessing to her. The congregation is very loving and supportive and said she can't say enough about them. You will find a true community of faith at Sugar Creek. |
SUGAR CREEK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Copyright 2020