Clergy

Rev. Anna George Traynham
Senior Pastor

Anna George Traynham was called to be Shallowford’s sixth senior pastor in the fall of 2019. She is originally from the small town of Fountain Inn, South Carolina and studied music and religion at Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. After graduation, Anna moved to Richmond, Va., to attend Union Presbyterian Seminary, where she worked for Second Presbyterian Church in downtown Richmond and obtained a graduate certificate in counseling from Virginia Commonwealth University. In 2014, Anna was called to serve Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, first as a resident pastor and then as an associate pastor. During her time at Central, Anna also completed her Master’s in Business Administration from The Citadel Graduate College in Charleston. Anna is passionate about helping the church be a place where all people are invited into transformational community, with a particular eye for people on the margins. Anna, her husband Blake, and their daughter, Mary Evelyn, love calling Shallowford home.

Rev. Catherine E. Foster

Associate Pastor for Mission & Adult Discipleship

Rev. Catherine E. Foster

Associate Pastor for Mission & Adult Discipleship
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Catherine joined the Shallowford staff in June 2014. She was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and graduated from Davidson College, where she studied religion and Spanish. After a year directing the seminar program of the Presbyterian United Nations Office in New York City, Catherine received a master’s in international relations from the University of Bristol, U.K., on a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship. She loved her three years at Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta. Catherine began her ministry as the Lilly Endowment resident pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas, Texas, and then served as the associate pastor for young adults at First Presbyterian Church of Nashville. In her free time, Catherine loves to dog-sit, read, and attend Zumba and spin classes.

Q&A with Pastor Catherine

Rev. E. Bradley Kibler

Associate Pastor for Congregational Vitality

Rev. E Bradley Kibler

Associate Pastor for Congregational Vitality
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Bradley, an Atlanta native, received a Bachelor of Science in health promotion and behavior from the University of Georgia. Bradley began her ministry as the associate director of Youth and Family ministries at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta. Wanting to explore her passions at the intersection of faith and health, Bradley received her Master of Public Health and Master of Divinity from Emory University while working full-time as Shallowford’s director of Youth and Programs ministries. The Reverend E. Bradley Kibler was ordained and installed on March 3, 2019, at Shallowford Presbyterian Church.

Rev. Landon A. Dillard

Associate Pastor for Children & Programs

Rev. Landon A. Dillard

Associate Pastor for Children & Programs
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Landon A. Dillard was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was raised within the walls of First Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, and actively involved with various aspects of the church, such as bell choir, youth group, local service projects, mission trips, and Montreat conferences. She graduated from Furman University with a BA in business administration. After a few years working in Charlotte, she felt called to ministry: she later attended Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta. After graduating with a Master of Divinity degree, Landon accepted a call to Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill, South Carolina, as their associate pastor for Christian formation, where she served for the last four years. Landon is a proud dog mom to a chocolate lab named Camden. She is also an identical twin, often confusing people (unintentionally) when they are together. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, baking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Q&A with Pastor Landon

Church Staff

Dr. Matthew Bumbach

Interim Director of Music Ministries

Matthew Bumbach

Interim Director of Music Ministries

Matthew Bumbach is a sought-after conductor, composer, adjudicator, and clinician throughout North America, Europe, and Africa. Matthew has performed and recorded with such artists as Gloria Estefan, Time for Three, and Broadways star Rachel Potter. He has published research in NCCO’s The Choral Scholar, Chorus America’s Research Memorandum Series, ACDA’s The Choral Journal, and several state and regional journals. Matthew’s choral arrangements is published by Hal Leonard. In 2022, Dr. Bumbach coauthored A Quick Start Guide To Choral Singing (GIA Publications) with Dr. Dean Luethi. Matthew, his wife, Dr. Melissa Bumbach, and their twin daughters, Rachel and Selena and excited to join Shallowford Presbyterian Church.

Mary Lynn Darden

Administrative Assistant for Education & Programs

Mary Lynn Darden

Administrative Assistant for Education & Programs
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Reach out for information or with questions about the following:

– Questions about Children & Youth Consent Forms

– Registrations & Payments

– Christian Education (i.e. Sunday School Hour)

Dwagne Haskins

Facilities Manager

Dwagne Haskins

Facilities Manager
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The Facilities Manager oversees the day-to-day responsibilities on Shallowford’s campus.

Dwagne Haskins been in the maintenance and construction industries for the majority of my working life. For 18 years, Dwagne was employed as an Engineering Supervisor at the 1,060 Room Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center. During that time, he oversaw HVAC control and monitoring, installation of electrical control equipment and numerous other projects associated with a large scale commercial environment. Additionally, Dwagne worked for heating and electrical companies in various capacities over the years, and have independently managed the renovations of residential and commercial properties while self-employed.

Reach out for information or questions about the following:

Coordinate an event on campus or reserve a room
Request access to the facility or grounds
Report a facilities repair of any form
Report suspicious activity on the Shallowford campus

Maggie Johnson

Director of Youth

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Maggie Johnson

Director of Youth
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The Seminarian Internship provides seminary students with gifts for ministry the opportunity for hands-on experience and wide-ranging leadership opportunities. This internship offers the church increased levels of energy, creativity, and relational capacity, while also allowing our church the opportunity to support those who are discerning a call to ministry.

Jinhee Kim

Associate Director of Music & Organist

Jinhee Kim

Associate Director of Music & Organist
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The Associate Director of Music & Organist assists in worship planning; develops a vision for the handbell choirs and daytime choir; accompanies the Youth Choir and Adult Choir; aids and supports the Director of Music in decisions and artistic trajectory; and helps fulfill the mission of the church.

Reach out for information or questions about the following:

Joy Chorale, Shallowford’s adult day-time choir
Assistance with the Children’s BLAST program
Music for Sunday Worship

Angela Lamar

Administrative Assistant for Music

Angela Lamar

Administrative Assistant for Music Ministries
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The Administrative Assistant for Music Ministry is responsible for supporting
Shallowford’s three Music Directors in their music ministries with children, youth, and adults.

Reach out for information or questions about the following:

Managing registrations and payments for events, such as Chapel Choir Tour, Chancel Choir Retreat, Children’s Montreat, our annual Evergreen Tree Sale
Choir attendance and Realm management

Magalie Nemorin

Finance Coordinator

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Magalie Nemorin

Finance Coordinator
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Reach out for information or with questions about the following:

– Request pledge information

– Information about their payment

– Request a giving statement or a letter of acknowledgement for a donation

– Assistance with payment set up

– Learn how to process pledge payment by stock

Q&A with Magalie

Celenia Perdomo

Facilities Assistant

Rebecca Porter

Director of Communications

Rebecca Porter

Director of Communications
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The Director of Communications is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive communication plan, in conjunction with program staff, to promote the ministries of the church through print collateral and online platforms (newsletters, website, social media, livestream etc.).

Reach out for information or questions about the following:

Receive weekly SPC communication and updates
Submit a Sacred Space Article
Submit churchwide announcement to be included in the weekly newsletter
Specific questions regarding the church website
Questions regarding livestream worship

Philana Rogers

Administrative Assistant

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Philana Rogers

Administrative Assistant
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The Administrative Assistant presents a positive and well-informed first impression for all who connect with Shallowford’s campus, as well as provide administrative support for the Administration, Pastoral Care, Mission, and Communications departments, and other staff members as needed.

Reach out for information or questions about the following:

Request a PDF copy of the church directory
Submit a prayer concern to include in weekly emails
Request for additional office supplies (for committee use only)
Request information about upcoming church events and service opportunities
Drop off or pick up items from church office
Request for emergency assistance resources
Request Memorial Garden information

Q&A with Philana

Anne Thomas

Director of Children’s Choirs

Anne Thomas

Director of Children’s Choirs
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The Director of Children’s Choirs sequentially teaches musicianship, builds choral skills, and nurtures the faith of the children at Shallowford.

Reach out for information or questions about the following:

FAITH in-person Wednesday Evening Sessions
Virtual Online Children’s Choirs for 3 year olds through 5th grade
Ms. Anne’s Virtual Music Classroom
Montreat Summer Children’s Music and Worship Trip
VBS Music Opportunities

Q&A with Ms. Anne

Sandra Ward

Church Administrator

Sandra Ward

Church Administrator
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The Church Administrator oversees the day-to-day operations of Shallowford Presbyterian Church and is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the administrative functions supporting the ministries of the Church, including office operations, personnel, facilities, financial oversight, Senior Pastor/Head of Staff support and coordination of member engagement.

Reach out for information or questions about the following:

Request Access to Realm (church directory)
Assistance updating your personal information in Realm
Information regarding the Session
Request and reserve space/room on campus
Schedule funeral/memorial service arrangements

Q&A with Sandra

School & Counseling Center Staff

Meredith Moseley

Head of School

Meredith Moseley

Head of School
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Meredith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary social science education from the University of Georgia and a Master of Education degree in educational leadership from Georgia State University. She is a former social studies teacher at Tucker High School and assistant principal at Meadowcreek and Tucker high schools. Meredith holds teaching certificates in social studies, leadership, and gifted education. She has been involved with Shallowford Presbyterian School since she was 11, when she volunteered during the Summer Fun camps. To learn more about SPS, visit the Shallowford Presbyterian School Website.

Maggie Casner

Assistant Head of School

Rev. Robby Carroll

Director

Kay Stewart, M.Ed.

Director of Mindfulness Education

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