Pastors & Staff
Clergy
Rev. Steve Clark
Pastor and Head of Staff Email Rev. Steve ClarkReverend Steve Clark was born in Ohio, then grew up in the San Diego area. He graduated from Princeton Seminary. He has been a PC(USA) pastor since 1982, serving congregations in Seattle, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. He has a Master of Theology from Fuller Seminary, Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary.
Rev. Kellie Whitlock
Associate Pastor Email Rev. Kellie WhitlockRev. Kellie Ann Whitlock was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin but grew up on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. She completed her undergraduate work in Social Work at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, and attended McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois to receive her Masters in Divinity.Upon ordination in 1992, Kellie was called to the Allen Park Presbyterian Church, Allen Park, Michigan. She joined the staff at RGPC in 2001 where she currently serves as Associate Pastor. Kellie served six years on the Committee on Preparation of Ministry in the Detroit Presbytery. She has also served on various committees and organizations such as police chaplains, board member at Psychological Studies and Presbyterian Denomination's Youth Connections. She has completed a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology.
Staff
Barbara Pearson
Executive Secretary Email Barbara PearsonBarbara (Babs) Pearson is the Office Administrator for Rosedale Gardens. She is responsible for the day to day running of the office, calendar scheduling, membership records, and bulletin, as well as, newsletter publication. She has been a church member for several years and is involved with many committees within the church.
Kim Lubig
Director of Financial Admin Email Kim LubigKim has been our Financial Secretary here at RGPC since 2001. With a BS from Central Michigan University, an MBA from Lawrence Technological University and 14 years of public and corporate accounting positions, Kim brings much accounting knowledge and experience to her job. She grew up in this Church and is glad to be part of the RGPC team.
Pam Gunderson
Director Children's Ministries Email Pam Gunderson"Miss Pam" Gunderson has been a member of Rosedale since 2006. For the past 2 years she has been on staff as Music support for Children's Ministries along with being very active in the music program at church. Pam has earned a Bachelor's of Music Education (with focus in instrumental music) from Eastern Michigan University in 2004. She has also started her Master's Degree from Concordia University in Educational Leadership and Administration. Teaching in the public schools for 6 years, Pam has taught everything from Kindergarten vocal music to high school marching band. She is very excited about starting as your new Director of Children's Ministries and looking forward to serving the children and families of RGPC.
Kathy Marzlof
Director of Youth Ministries Email Kathy MarzlofKathy is the ultimate in transitioning our children's programs into "real world" ACTION. Kathy has grown the youth ministries and outreach programs tremendously over the last 10 plus years. That is spelled "E-X-P-E-R-I-E-N-C-E! Youth programs involve coordinating activities for over 70 youth in Bible Study, High School and Middle School programs, Mission Trips, Volunteer Programs, Youth Growth & Maturity Consulting, Confirmation as well as a variety of fundraising events. The youth of this Church move on into adult life truly experienced in the love of Jesus Christ.
Jason Elstone
Asst. Director Youth Program Email Jason ElstoneAmy Smith
Youth Program Support Email Amy SmithDan Samland
Senior Custodian Email Dan SamlandDan has been the Church Custodian at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church for over 25 years! He has a Golden Broom and Dust Pan to Prove it, too! His knowledge of the building, it's structure and personality is unsurpassed. Dan takes time to get to know the people in our midst and knows the secrets of heating systems, light fixtures and how to wiggle a key just so, to keep things perking. We are pleased to have him in our midst as a great team-player and custodian of what we call, "our church."
Joe Kosinski
Assistant Custodian Email Joe KosinskiJoe Kosinski is our newest Assistant Custodian. He is a student at nearby Franklin High School in Livonia and became a member here at Rosedale Gardens by way of our Confirmation Class in 2005. Joe is a very self-motivated and resourceful young man, always willing to work hard to get the job done. At school he has managed to maintain an honor roll status while playing on the tennis team. Here at church, he has been very active in all aspects of our youth fellowship program.
Paula Clinard
Director of Music Email Paula ClinardPaula wears many hats hear at Rosedale Gardens Church and you can bet they are all MUSICAL! Her broad experience in directing choirs, mentoring singers and providing grand performances for our congregation keeps her many choirs on their toes ringing and singing! We are so pleased to have her talents land at Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church. She has degrees in Vocal Performance and Music Education as well as many hours of continuing education. Her most recent accomplishment is Certification from the AGEHR, the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers.
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