Meet Our Staff

REV. DR. JEFFREY D. WEENINK
Pastor/Head of Staff
Office extension 201  email: jeff_weenink@live.com

 Jeffrey is responsible for oversight of all aspects of the church’s ministry and mission. Jeffrey graduated with a BA degree from Alma College, a Master of Divinity degree from Duke University Divinity School and a Doctor of Ministry degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary. He served as Student Assistant Pastor at Trinity Avenue Presbyterian Church in Durham, N.C.; Associate Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Danville, IL; and Pastor/Head of Staff at First Presbyterian Church in Holt. Jeffrey has served on committees at the Presbytery, Synod and General Assembly levels as well as leading work/study/mission/cultural exchange trips to the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. He has also been a visiting Pastor to the Livingstonia Synod in Malawi, Central Africa and Pyung Buk Presbytery in South Korea.

Jeffrey brings enthusiasm, intelligence, imagination, vision and hard work along with his abiding love for the parish ministry as head of staff.

He and his wife, Jeanne, have three daughters, Jenneke, Justyne, and Jaime. Jeffrey began ministry in Bay City in April 1998.
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HEATHER BAILEY
Christian Education Director

The development of our faith through education and learning is a major emphasis in our church. Heather has a B.S. degree in History/Education from Charleston Southern University. Her passion for education and the church led her to undertake and complete the education necessary to become a Certified Christian Educator through the PC(USA). Some of her responsibilities include oversight of the church school, adult education, Children’s Moments, the Child Enrichment Center Board and teacher training. Her creativity and vision in ministry are best evident through  innovative events and programs such as: ALPHA, Vacation Bible School, Trunk or Treat, Hanging of the Greens, Bible Sunday, Lent Event, CE Volunteer recognition and others. Heather is married to James and they have two children, and five grandchildren.   Heather also serves as the Lake Huron Presbytery’s Educator Certification Advisor.  Heather’s enthusiasm has lead her to seek Certification as a Commissioned Ruling Elder in the Lake Huron Presbytery.  She has completed her coursework and will soon complete her Internship making her eligible to receive a calling as a CRE to a church in LHP.  

ANNA M.
LEPPERT-LARGENT
Director of Music Ministries​

Anna has been Director of Music Ministries at First Presbyterian Church, Bay City, since 2011. She was hired in 2009 to serve as organist and accompanist with then Director Leo NAjar. Anna directs both the Chancel and Bell Choirs, teaches a Musikgarten class as part of the church’s Bright Beginning Preschool, and plays the organ and piano for weekly worship. 
          Anna is in her fourth year as Director of Saginaw Strings, a not-for-profit program that provides music education to any child or youth, by using orchestral stringed instruments in a class setting, regardless of the parents’ ability to pay.  Shealso  enjoys teaching music appreciation, advanced keyboard skills, and private lessons (organ and piano) at Saginaw Valley State University.  Since 2003, Anna has been Production Manager of the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra (MI). 
          Anna holds multiple degrees from Indiana University, Bloomington: Bachelor of Music Education (Choral, K-12), Bachelor of Music (Organ) and Master of Music in Organ Performance. ​
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CATHY WEAVER
Youth Director
Children's Music Director

 Since 1991,  Cathy has directed all youth programming. But her responsibilities extend far beyond weekly youth group meetings. An innovator and motivator, Cathy has envisioned and built many programs and ministries in the church including Prayer Partners, Hands and Feet, and Tuesday Night Talk (youth Bible Study).  Cathy also leads the annual Confirmation/Commissioning class and directs the youth musical. With a passion for mission, Cathy has taken groups of youth, college students and adults to summer workcamps in twenty states.

As the director of Children's Music, Cathy oversees three choirs.  The children learn two musicals each year, which are performed at Christmas and on Mother's Day. The Youth Ensemble help lead praise music each Sunday morning, providing vocals and instrumental talent.  

Cathy also staffs the Congregational Life Committee, a devoted and energetic group that provides such events as the church picnic, Christmas Eve punch and cookies, Graduate Sunday, the 50-year-members Reception, an annual Road Rally, and the Leap of Faith.

CAROL COLLINS
Administrative Assistant

The church newsletter (the Herald is mailed semi-monthly from mid-August to mid-June) and the Sunday bulletin are Carol’s main responsibilities. She also maintains the membership rolls and the church calendar, along with numerous other duties. If you have questions regarding the newsletter or bulletin, please contact Carol daily by 4:40 p.m. Carol came to First Presbyterian Church in December 1992. She has served as an officer and is active in her own congregation. Carol and husband, Al, have two sons, and two grandchilren.

​CINDY VOSS
Financial Secretary 
​Cindy oversees all aspects of

Fred Rodriguez

Sexton

Fred has worked with First Presbyterian since 2015. He oversees building maintenance, housekeeping,  and up keep. 






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