Staff Directory

Staff

Rev. Dr. Todd Speed

Senior Pastor

Dr. Speed has served DPC since August, 2007, having served at First Presbyterian in York, SC, for almost ten years and Fourth Presbyterian in Greenville for over four years.  A former CPA, Dr. Speed was an Economics and Business Administration major who graduated with honors from Rhodes College in 1987.  Having worked for an international accounting firm for several years, Dr. Speed graduated twice with honors from Columbia Theological Seminary--in 1993 with a Masters of Divinity degree and in 2007 with a Doctor of Ministry degree.  Dr. Speed's focus for the doctoral studies was upon the interplay of Gospel and Culture, particularly the nurturing of effective lay leadership.  Married to Melanie Doxey for nearly 20 years, Todd cherishes family time with his wife and four sons:  Hall, John, Mac, and Luke.  When not at home or at church, Todd just might be found watching or playing soccer, jogging around Decatur, or enjoying dinner with friends.

 Rev. Lisa Majoros

Minister for Congregational Care and Mission

 Rev. Majoros started her ministry at DPC in February 2010.  Lisa has served at Clifton PC (Parish Associate.), Northwest PC (Assoc. Pastor), and most recently at McDonough PC as Associate Pastor.  In addition to serving as worship leader, Sunday School teacher, and small group leader, she particularly enjoys pastoral care, spiritual development, overseas and community ministries.  Lisa graduated from Davidson College with a B.A. in Anthropology.  She earned her M. Div. at Columbia Seminary and was ordained in 1996.  She continued her formal education at the University of Cape Town, receiving  a Masters of Social Sciences in Social Anthropology.

Matt McMahan

Choirmaster and Organist

Matt has served as Organist and Choirmaster of Decatur Presbyterian Church since 1997.  Prior to this appointment, he held similar positions in Philadelphia, Birmingham and Canton, Ohio.  A native of Alabama, Matt received his undergraduate degree from Jacksonville State University and holds graduate degrees from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey.  He studied piano with Ronald and Ann Surace, Santiago Rodriguez and Steven DeGroote; and organ with James Farleigh, Joan Lippincott, and Jean Langlais.  While in graduate school, Matt was selected to give a solo organ recital broadcast on WQXR--New York Times Classical Radio Station’s “Young Artists Showcase,” which was met with critical acclaim.  Matt has been presented in recital in the United States, Austria, France, Switzerland and Holland.

Lori McMahan

Director of Children's Choirs

Rebekah Abel Lamar

Director of Christian Education

Rebekah Abel Lamar has been the Director of Christian Education at Decatur Presbyterian since 2002.  She has Christian Education degrees from Presbyterian College and Union-PSCE, a Presbyterian seminary in Richmond, VA.  In addition to her work at DPC, she is a part-time Master of Divinity student at Columbia Seminary.  Rebekah has served as a curriculum writer for the denomination and as a workshop leader for local and regional events.  She enjoys working with all ages at DPC and getting to work with great staff and volunteers.  Rebekah and her husband, Ashley, welcomed their first child, Samuel Kenneth, in March 2009.  Rebekah, Ashley, and Sam live in Decatur.

AnnaLisa has been taking care of the youngest members of Decatur Presbyterian Church for over 12 years.  She grew up in Decatur and is delighted to be raising her family here.  She is married to Matt, and they have four children:  three boys--Thomas (16), Alex (13), Josh (almost 10), and a little girl, SarahBeth who is 4.  AnnaLisa has been a DPCC 2-year-old teacher since 1997, and absolutely loves it! When not surrounded by children, you can find her in the garden, tending to her honey bees (newest hobby), feeding her chickens--yes, chickens,--or camping, quilting, knitting, or crafting.  AnnaLisa has been a part of DPC since the 5th grade, when a good friend brought her to VBS, and she stayed!  There is no other place she would like to be, and is so grateful to be part of this wonderful church family and help to foster the love and spiritual growth of our infants and toddlers. AnnaLisa feels it is a privilege to meet new families and welcome them into the DPC community.

Jennifer Filpi

Director of Youth Ministry

Jennifer Filpi has served as the Director of Youth Ministry at Decatur Presbyterian since June 2008.  She is a graduate of Presbyterian College, where she majored in Christian Education and French.  She thinks continuing education is an important part of working with youth.  Jennifer is part of the YMLI program at Columbia Seminary.  Working with youth and their families as they seek to explore what it means to be children of God is a great joy!  Jennifer is married to Ryan and lives in Decatur.

Ellen McClure

Director of Decatur Presbyterian Children's Community

404-378-1770

emcclure AT dpchurch.org

Ellen McClure has served as Director of Decatur Presbyterian Children’s Community since 1986.  The Children’s Community is the church’s weekday preschool program for children from 9 months old through kindergarten for 5-year-olds.  Before coming to Decatur Presbyterian, Ellen taught 3-year-olds at Druid Hills Methodist Preschool, and 1^st, 3^rd, and 4^th grades at Toney Elementary and Meadowview Elementary in DeKalb County.  She earned her undergraduate degree in 1976 and graduate degree in 1980 in Early Childhood Education from Georgia State University.  Ellen loves spending time with her family–-sons and daughter-in-law Jack, Kayla, and Andy, and her new grandson Everett. 

Kathy Morse

Transitional Church Administrator/Facilities Coordinator

404.378.1777 x-222

kmorse AT dpchurch.org

Denise Howell

Program & Ministerial Secretary

404.378.1777 x-226

dhowell AT dpchurch.org

Denise has served DPC as Program & Ministerial Secretary since May of 2002.  She maintains the membership database and serves as the secretary to the Session, the programs of the church, and the ministerial staff.  She enjoys the staff and congregation and considers it a blessing to work at DPC.

Marcia Daniel

Financial Secretary

404.378.1777 x-224

mdaniel AT dpchurch.org

Marcia joined our staff as financial secretary in 1991.  She is a graduate of the College of William and Mary, where she met her husband Randy.  Marcia is a "retired" CPS and Randy is a dentist.  They live in Rockdale County and are parents of two daughters, Erin and Jennie (students at Wheaton College and Auburn University, respectively).  Marcia has enjoyed her association with Decatur Presbyterian and its members and especially appreciates the flexibility her job provided while raising her children!

Elizabeth Lewis

Church Hostess/Custodian

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Elizabeth Dozier Lewis, our long-time custodian who has also served as church hostess, began working here in 1979.  She takes care of the church during the week, making sure the whole church looks its best.

Unfilled Position

Church Chef

DPC Retreat Center at Lake Lanier