First Presbyterian Pastors

The staff members serving this church are:

Hi - I’m Bruce Kochsmeier. I’ve been the senior pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Carson City since 1995. I love the ministry God has given me here. I’m passionate about telling people about God’s amazing grace for us in Jesus Christ. more

Rev Alan Dorway, Associate Pastor

Hello, I’m Alan Dorway and I am the Associate Pastor here at the First Presbyterian Church of Carson City. I love being here and sharing with the congregation my passion for youth, missions, and the grace of God. I was called here to Carson City right out of seminary and have served since 2001. more

Nancy Kochsmeier, Director of Children's Ministries

Hi! I’m Nancy Kochsmeier, the Director of Children’s Ministry. It’s my joy to work with kids, sharing with them the truths of Jesus’ wonderful love and grace! I love to hear children laugh and pray. I love their openness to hearing about God’s love and forgiveness. more

Deana Ercanbrack, Nursery / Child Care Coordinator

Hello, I'm Deana Ercanbrack. I am thrilled to serve as Nursery / Child Care Coordinator at the First Presbyterian Church of Carson City. I am glad to share the love of Christ with our babies and toddlers. We use many activities: stories, music, movement, crafts and play acting to start "planting seeds" about the bible and God's wonderful love for us. more

Karen Dahlen, Director of Music

Hi - I'm Karen Dahlen and I have the privilege of serving as the Director of Music Ministries at First Presbyterian Church of Carson City. I love that God has called me to use music to magnify Him! We seek to serve God in our music program and to perform only for that audience of One. more

Pat Hardy, Parish Associate

Counselor at New Hope Counseling Center

located at FPC, 775-884-4673

Hi -I'm Pat Hardy and I have offered counseliing services here at First Church since the early 90's under the heading "New Hope Counseling Center". I believe that God has entrusted me with some gifts that will help folks realize the freedom promised in Christ and to acknowledge that depression, anxiety, marital problems and just plain "being stuck" do not have the final word. more

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