Church Leadership

Rev. Mark Phillips

Minister | Head of Staff

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The Rev. Mark Phillips was born and raised in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh. He spent his early years as a member of the Hungarian Reformed Church,. . .

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Dr. Jason Kissel

Minister of Music & Arts / Organist

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Jason Kissel is Minister of Music & Arts/Organist at First & Franklin Presbyterian Church in Baltimore, Maryland where he conducts the Sanctuary Choir and works closely with…

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Rev. Najee Evans, LMSW, Ph.D.

Director of Children's Christian Education

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Rev. Najee Evans is a Baptist ordained minister, educator, and therapist. He was licensed to preach in 2014 by the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Newark, NJ, and ordained by the. . .

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Jennifer (Jenny) Jones

Childcare Provider / Sunday School Asst.

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Jennifer Jones provides childcare during our Sunday worship services and assists with Sunday School activities as well. In addition to working with children for over 30 years, Jenny enjoys reading, traveling, and collecting Star Wars and Eeyore items. 

Session of First & Franklin

Allie Pyan, Chair | Rev. Mark Phillips, Moderator

Ruling Elders
Class of 2025

Marianne Shick
(Church Life, Personnel)

Dave Pierson
(Building & Grounds)

Connie Fischel

Ruling Elders
Class of 2026

Paul Fowler

Muddassar Iqbal
(Peacemaking)

John McLucas
(Worship, Music, & Arts,
Nominating)

Ruling Elders
Class of 2027

Alex Mendelsohn
(Finance & Stewardship)

Emanuel Nixon

Malinda Wu

Deacons

Nusrat David (class of 2025)

Ryan-Paul Johnson (class of 2025)

Paula Crews (class of 2026)

Randy Veale, Jr. (class of 2026)

Mike Johnson (class of 2027)