Waverly Road Presbyterian Church

Dan came to Waverly Road Presbyterian Church in 2002. Before that time, he had pastored churches in several areas of the country, including Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia and Indiana. He has been in ministry for 28 years.

Dan grew up in Sussex, NJ and attended college at Texas Christian University where he met his wife of 33 years, Jean. After finishing his undergraduate degree, Dan went directly into the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary where he received a Master of Divinity degree in 1977. In 1990 he received his Doctorate of Ministry from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The title of his major project was "An Evaluation of the Hermeneutic and Style of Frederick Buechner."

Dan and Jean have three adult children, Amy, Kristy and Adam and two grandsons, Hank and Buck. Since the children live in different parts of the country, Dan and Jean travel often. They also have two four-legged family members, as Australian Shepherd/Brittany Spaniel mix named Mandy and an English Springer Spaniel named Eli.

Dan is an avid sports fan, as you will quickly learn after hearing one of his sermons, and also enjoys traveling. He has been to several Central and South American countries (Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Bolivia, and Columbia), Cuba, and Malawi in South Africa. While traveling, Dan has preached at the Mulanje Mission Church in Malawi, Africa and at the First Presbyterian Church in Havana, Cuba.

Dan's favorite books are The Sacred Journey and The Final Beast by Frederick Buechner, The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene and Freedom Road by Howard Fast.

If there is one verse in the Bible that Dan would choose to describe the mission of the followers of Jesus it is Luke 9:2, "Jesus sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal."

Ike was born in Norman, Oklahoma and grew up in Tulsa. He attended the University of Oklahoma and received a degree in Business and Marketing. While at college, he met his wife, Gini.

After Ike’s undergraduate college career, he began a time of service with the US Marine Corps. During his 5 ½ year tour of service, he completed flight school to become a Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) for an F-4 Phantom, participated in a tour to Vietnam and Cambodia and was honorably discharged.

Following this period of enlistment, Ike entered into a series of jobs. He worked as a farmer, YMCA director, and steel mill employee. Then, after all the children and Gini had been through graduate school, Ike decided to enter seminary.

Ike was a “seminary gypsy.” He attended Memphis Theological Seminary, Columbia Theological Seminary and Union/PSCE Presbyterian Seminary in Christian Education, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in Christian Education. Ike then continued on to complete his certificate in Christian Education and finished his ordination exams in July 2005 to become a Minister of Word and Sacrament. Ike came to Waverly Road Presbyterian Church in November of 2005.

Ike and Gini have three children, Dusty, Holly and Darby, and three grandchildren, Mary Helen, Rhett, and Blakely. They also have two four-legged family members, Martin and Dimah. In his spare time, Ike enjoys officiating soccer and attending sporting events.

Julie Vogel grew up in Winston-Salem, NC. She earned a Bachelor's of Music Degree from Furman University and a Master's of Music from the University of Texas in Austin. She attended Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary for a year as a non-degree student after feeling God's call to Church Music Ministry.

After marrying Ernie she came to Kingsport in 1984. She began work at Waverly Road Presbyterian Church in 1985 as the Director of Music and Christian Education. In 1992, following the birth of her first son, Greg, she began serving in her current capacity as part-time Director of Music Ministries here at Waverly Road.

She and her husband, Ernie, have three children: Greg, Alina and Matthew. Julie has always enjoyed making music in the church and loves guiding others to enjoy this also. Besides music her hobbies are reading, knitting, and doing laundry ☺.

Susan Whipple, Organist/Accompanist

Susan has been the organist at Waverly Road since 1980. She is a graduate of UT, Knoxville with a B.S. in Music Education and has done graduate work at ETSU (continuing education) and Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA (in church music).

She is a member of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians, the American Guild of Organists, and the Kingsport music club.

Nanci Rutledge, Business Administrator

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Nanci Rutledge has been with Waverly Road Church for seven years, and currently serves as the church business administrator. Nanci is a member of the Administrative Personnel Association of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and is currently working on her certification in administration. When not taking care of the business of the church, Nanci enjoys antiquing, attending music festivals, and traveling.

Jane Skillen, Parish Nurse


		Rev. Daniel Clark, Pastor dan.wrpc@charter.net Dan came to Waverly Road Presbyterian Church in 2002. Before that time, he had pastored churches in several areas of the country, including Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia and Indiana. He has been in ministry for 28 years. Dan grew up in Sussex, NJ and attended college at Texas Christian University where he met his wife of 33 years, Jean. After finishing his undergraduate degree, Dan went directly into the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary where he received a Master of Divinity degree in 1977. In 1990 he received his Doctorate of Ministry from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. The title of his major project was "An Evaluation of the Hermeneutic and Style of Frederick Buechner." Dan and Jean have three adult children, Amy, Kristy and Adam and two grandsons, Hank and Buck. Since the children live in different parts of the country, Dan and Jean travel often. They also have two four-legged family members, as Australian Shepherd/Brittany Spaniel mix named Mandy and an English Springer Spaniel named Eli. Dan is an avid sports fan, as you will quickly learn after hearing one of his sermons, and also enjoys traveling. He has been to several Central and South American countries (Nicaragua, Guatemala, El Salvador, Bolivia, and Columbia), Cuba, and Malawi in South Africa. While traveling, Dan has preached at the Mulanje Mission Church in Malawi, Africa and at the First Presbyterian Church in Havana, Cuba. Dan's favorite books are The Sacred Journey and The Final Beast by Frederick Buechner, The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene and Freedom Road by Howard Fast. If there is one verse in the Bible that Dan would choose to describe the mission of the followers of Jesus it is Luke 9:2, "Jesus sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal." Ike Brighton, Associate Pastor, Christian Education ike.wrpc@charter.net Ike was born in Norman, Oklahoma and grew up in Tulsa. He attended the University of Oklahoma and received a degree in Business and Marketing. While at college, he met his wife, Gini. After Ike’s undergraduate college career, he began a time of service with the US Marine Corps. During his 5 ½ year tour of service, he completed flight school to become a Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) for an F-4 Phantom, participated in a tour to Vietnam and Cambodia and was honorably discharged. Following this period of enlistment, Ike entered into a series of jobs. He worked as a farmer, YMCA director, and steel mill employee. Then, after all the children and Gini had been through graduate school, Ike decided to enter seminary. Ike was a “seminary gypsy.” He attended Memphis Theological Seminary, Columbia Theological Seminary and Union/PSCE Presbyterian Seminary in Christian Education, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in Christian Education. Ike then continued on to complete his certificate in Christian Education and finished his ordination exams in July 2005 to become a Minister of Word and Sacrament. Ike came to Waverly Road Presbyterian Church in November of 2005. Ike and Gini have three children, Dusty, Holly and Darby, and three grandchildren, Mary Helen, Rhett, and Blakely. They also have two four-legged family members, Martin and Dimah. In his spare time, Ike enjoys officiating soccer and attending sporting events. Julie Vogel, Director of Music julie@waverlyroadpc.org Julie Vogel grew up in Winston-Salem, NC. She earned a Bachelor's of Music Degree from Furman University and a Master's of Music from the University of Texas in Austin. She attended Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary for a year as a non-degree student after feeling God's call to Church Music Ministry. After marrying Ernie she came to Kingsport in 1984. She began work at Waverly Road Presbyterian Church in 1985 as the Director of Music and Christian Education. In 1992, following the birth of her first son, Greg, she began serving in her current capacity as part-time Director of Music Ministries here at Waverly Road. She and her husband, Ernie, have three children: Greg, Alina and Matthew. Julie has always enjoyed making music in the church and loves guiding others to enjoy this also. Besides music her hobbies are reading, knitting, and doing laundry ☺. Susan Whipple, Organist/Accompanist Susan has been the organist at Waverly Road since 1980. She is a graduate of UT, Knoxville with a B.S. in Music Education and has done graduate work at ETSU (continuing education) and Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA (in church music). She is a member of the Presbyterian Association of Musicians, the American Guild of Organists, and the Kingsport music club. Nanci Rutledge, Business Administrator wrpc@charter.net Nanci Rutledge has been with Waverly Road Church for seven years, and currently serves as the church business administrator. Nanci is a member of the Administrative Personnel Association of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and is currently working on her certification in administration. When not taking care of the business of the church, Nanci enjoys antiquing, attending music festivals, and traveling. Jane Skillen, Parish Nurse Gerry Lester, Nursery Keeper
Staff Rev. Daniel Clark, Pastor Ike Brighton Assoc. Pastor, CE Julie Vogel, Director of Music Susan Whipple, Organist Nanci Rutledge, Business Administrator Jane Skillen, Parish Nurse Gerry Lester, Nursery Keeper Elders/Deacons