Staff & Leadership

Peter Olson, Transition Pastor
Pastor Peter Olson serves as an ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and has just agreed to serve a season of ministry with First Presbyterian Church in Stillwater as our Bridge Pastor. He brings over a decade of pastoral experience in congregational and synod-wide leadership, with a deep passion for helping people discover they are not alone and that God’s grace meets them where they are in life. [Read More...]

Elijah Ankrom, Coordinator of Children's and Youth Ministry
Elijah (He/Him) is the Coordinator of Children's and Youth ministry. Before working at FPC, Elijah spent five years in Christian camping at both Dwight Mission in Vian, Oklahoma and Glacier Presbytery Camp in Lakeside, Montana. In 2021 Elijah joined the Youth Ministry team as a Youth Ministry Assistant. [Read More...]

Kristyn Yerger, Church Administrator
Kristyn is excited to be apart of this church community that values connection, faith and service. She beyond grateful for the opportunity to learn, grow and be supported by everyone in the congregation. Her background is in legal and real estate. She enjoys creating a welcoming and organized environment where both members and staff feel heard and supported. [Read More...]

Manny Quiles, Finance Administrator
Manny was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and is a graduate of Penn State University. He moved to Cushing, Oklahoma in 2009 and has an extensive career in Restaurants and Hospitality. At home, he shares life with his beloved wife of 15 years and their Chihuahua. [Read More...]

Dana Brown, Director of the Presbyterian Preschool
Dana is the Director of the Presbyterian Preschool. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood. She received a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with a specialization in reading. [Read More...]

Cathy Fairbanks, Church Treasurer
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Rev. Dr. B. Gordon Edwards, Pastor Emeritus
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Rebecca te Velde, Organist & Director of Music Emerita
Becky retired in September of 2024 after serving 33 years as Organist and 10 years as Dir. of Music. [Read More...]