About North Avenue Presbyterian Church
An urban church in the heart of Atlanta (just a block from the iconic Fox Theatre on Peachtree Street), North Avenue has been worshipping on the corner on North Avenue and Peachtree Street since 1898. Ultimately, North Avenue's vision is to know Jesus and make Him known. We are committed to the faithful preaching and teaching of the scriptures and to expressing our faith through concrete acts of compassion and justice in the city and throughout the world. Read more about mission, vision and core values here. You can also read about North Avenue's ministry teams here.
North Avenue is home to members from more than 30 countries who are committed to loving and caring for one another, even as we worship God as a first priority. Not only are we blessed with a key location in the heart of Atlanta; we are doubly blessed with members of all ages from all parts of metro Atlanta.
Our rich history has seen our neighborhood transition many times, but this congregation has continually remained committed to serving this community in addition to supporting world mission efforts that spread the good news of Jesus across the globe. You can read more about North Avenue in Mission here. You can also read about North Avenue's history here.
We worship together every Sunday at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7 p.m. See more here. We invite you to join us!
Meet the Staff
Dr. Scott Weimer
Senior Pastor
Named one of Georgia Trend magazine’s “100 Most Influential Georgians” in 2006, Dr. Scott Weimer is now in his thirteenth year as the senior pastor of North Avenue Presbyterian Church, located in the growing midtown section of Atlanta. Scott loves to travel with his family and the church, as this activity engages him in mission around the world. In 2009, Scott traveled to Africa to participate in an open air crusade that drew more than 2,000 people. In 2007, he led trips to Thailand, Myanmar, and Honduras. In 2006, he visited North Avenue Presbyterian’s sister church in Mexico City and participated in a dedication ceremony at Presbyterian University in Kenya. During the summer of 2005, after being named one of three Georgia pastors to receive the prestigious Pastoral Sabbatical Grant from the Lilly Foundation, Scott traveled to South Korea, China, and France. For his focus on mission around the world and in Atlanta, Scott was honored with the James H. Costen Award for Religion, given by the Interdenominational Theological Center in April 2007.
Scott is a former moderator of the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, a founding board member of the Presbyterian Global Fellowship, and a current member of the Board of Trustees of the Presbyterian Foundation. His community service includes service as a board member and former executive board member of The Westminster Schools in Atlanta and founding board member of StreetGRACE, an organization dedicated to ending human sex trafficking.
Scott and his wife Cynthia, a graduate of Duke University, are grateful for partnership in life and ministry for 31 years. They are also grateful for their three children: Christen, a graduate of the Tisch School for Performing Arts at New York University; James, a graduate of the University of Georgia, and Justin, a graduate of Whitefield Academy.
E-mail Scott at scott@napc.org | Ext. 210
Dr. Tim Rogers-Martin
Executive Pastor
Tim Rogers-Martin comes most recently from serving as the Interim Pastor, Head of Staff of the 900-member First Presbyterian Church of Douglasville, GA. Formerly he was the lead executive of the Presbytery of Western New York. In this role Tim guided the 69 churches of this regional governing body to form a new sense of vision and to reorganize in alignment with the vision. Previously he pastored churches in New Jersey and Georgia and served as a consultant, public school teacher, campus chaplain, and certified Christian educator.
Tim received a doctorate in the field of church health from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2000. In addition to his work at Fuller, Tim holds two masters degrees from Princeton Theological Seminary and holds a BA in History from the University of Richmond.
Tim keeps grounded in life by being present as a husband, a father of three college age boys, playing and praying with friends, and enjoying outdoor activities such as camping and landscaping. Tim’s wife, Julie, is an educator with a heart for inner cities. Together they share a joint ministry of worship and nurture.
Email Tim at tim@napc.org | Ext. 202
Dr. Samuel Mwaniki
Theologian in Residence
Rev. Dr. Samuel Mwaniki was born in Kenya has served in many different capacities in the Presbyterian Church of East Africa as a pastor, presbytery clerk, presbytery moderator, Secretary General of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa and as a chaplain to both schools and hospitals. While serving as the Secretary General, Dr. Mwaniki became aware of the pastoral needs of the ministers and church officers who continuously looked to him for pastoral help. He then initiated the advancement of pastoral care and counseling center at the Pastoral Institute at Kikuyu, Kenya, which now is a SPE training center for pastors who feel called to hospital and school chaplaincy. In 2007, Dr. Mwaniki joined North Avenue as Theologian in Residence, working with international students. His aim is to make international students feel accepted, loved, and feel at home. Also, he tries to assist in settling students from culture shock through pastoral care and invitations to join into the life of NAPC.
Email Samuel at samuel@napc.org | Ext. 211
Rev. Jeff Meyers
Teaching Pastor
A native of Washington state, Jeff attended the University of Washington in Seattle where he received a degree in Business Administration. After interning at University Presbyterian Church, working in finance for the Boeing Company, selling wholesale coffee, and producing a radio show, Jeff attended Princeton Theological Seminary. After graduating from PTS in 2006, Jeff came to serve in college and young adult ministry here at NAPC. In addition to being a guest speaker at various conferences and churches Jeff has authored a booklet on the 10 Commandments for Relevant 10, co-written a guide to ministry internships for the Fund for Theological Education, and is currently preparing a manuscript on the Gospel of John. He lives in Atlanta’s Grant Park neighborhood with his English Mastiff, Raven.
Email Jeff at jeff@napc.org | Ext. 216 | www.napc.org/youngadult
Rev. Frank Eldridge
Associate for Congregational Care
Frank is a life-long member at North Avenue, and grandson of charter members. Following a law career that included serving as Chief Judge in the Court of Appeals of Georgia, Frank decided to go to seminary where has already earned both a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology. A life-long student, Frank is continuing his education. We're not exactly sure how to address him, especially if he obtains a Doctorate of Ministry, but we think it'll be something like The Honorable Rev. Dr. Frank Eldridge, Esquire.
Email Frank at frank@napc.org | Ext. 247
Janie Hicks
Membership Involvement Coordinator
Janie and her husband Jeff are long time members of North Avenue, having joined the church the same year that they were married. Originally from Charlotte, N.C. , Janie first came to Atlanta to attend Agnes Scott College. After graduating and receiving a Master of Arts in English from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC, she returned to Atlanta to work. Now after participating in a wide variety of ministries at the church as a lay member, she is on staff, working to integrate new members into the life of the church and to encourage long time members in their roles at North Avenue. Janie and Jeff have four daughters.
Email Janie at janie@napc.org | Ext. 245
Phil Cobb
Director of Missions
Phil has a true heart for mission (and Duke basketball!) and a wide array of experience in ministry. Phil has worked and interacted with more than 70 non-profit community partners in Atlanta, previously having served as Project Administrator for the Learning Community at SafeHouse Outreach. Phil also served on staff at Peachtree Presbyterian Church for several years and has traveled the world working with audio feeds at Olympic games in Beijing, Athens, and Salt Lake City.
Email Phil at phil@napc.org | Ext. 226 | Read Phil's blog.
Roxie Chess
Director of Children & Family Ministries
Roxie is a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota with B.A. in Elementary Education and a minor in Family Studies. She also holds a master’s degree in Human Development from St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis, Minnesota with an additional Parent Educator license. She taught kindergarten in the Minneapolis school system for five years, serving an at-risk population before transitioning to professional ministry, serving in our denomination’s largest suburban congregation . Roxie delights in sharing the love, grace, and hope we have in Jesus to children of all ages and their families.
Email Roxie at roxie@napc.org | Ext. 243 | www.napc.org/children
Jessica Dart
Director of Youth Ministry
Jessica Dart is from St. Simons Island, GA. She graduated from Georgian Institute of Technology, with a B.S. in Applied Psychology. She then attended Emmanuel School of Religion, and graduated with a M.A.R. (Master of Arts in Religion). She served for five years as the minister to youth at St. Simons First Baptist church before coming to North Avenue in August of 2007. She says, "Youth are the coolest members of a church! They are real, ready to try new things, easily adaptable, and full of energy and joy! They bless me in a million little ways and challenge me to continue growing in Christ. Youth rock!! "
Email Jessica at jessica@napc.org | Ext. 205 | www.napc.org/youth
Melinda Clark
Music & the Arts Director, Organist
Melinda Clark is originally from Augusta, Georgia. She has studied music throughout her life including majoring in music at the University of Georgia as well as studying choral conducting with Joseph Flummerfelt at Westminster Choir College and orchestral conducting with Gunther Schuller. She has been a practicing Director of Music and Organist for churches of many denominations. She is also a composer, including several commissioned works, a choral and orchestral conductor, a choral, piano, and organ teacher, and recording artist (Serenity: A Collection of Favorite Hymns). She loves putting music and people together in a participatory way and to see the spontaneous joy that comes from those who learn and listen.
Email Melinda at melinda@napc.org | Ext. 208 | www.napc.org/music
Josh Schicker
Worship Leader in Mission
Josh comes from Holland, Michigan. He attended Hope College where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Religion with a minor in History. An accomplished song-writer, Josh has released several albums of original music and has been included in compilations benefiting causes such as youth homelessness and clean water issues. He has enjoyed serving as leader/organizer for short-term missions both domestic and international and desires to continue connecting our worship with service. Josh offers leadership in worship at the 9 a.m. contemporary service and 7 p.m. evening service.
Email Josh at josh@napc.org | Ext. 236 | www.napc.org/music
Whitney Meadows
Director of Communication
Whitney came to serve North Avenue straight out of college in 2008. She received her degree in Communications from Berry College in Rome, GA which is where she met her college sweetheart and now husband Duncan who graduated from Columbia Theological Seminary in 2011. They are owners of a small zoo with two big dogs and a sassy cat. Whitney loves that this job combines her skills in graphic design with her heart for God's mission in the world. Duncan and Whitney are also members at North Avenue and are involved in several ministries at the church.
Email Whitney at whitney@napc.org | Ext. 215
Andrea Henry
Assistant to the Senior Pastor
Andrea was born and raised in Miami, Florida and moved to Atlanta in 2007 for revitalization. She is blessed that here she has not only received an infusion of energy, but also one of "loving kindness from this wondrous congregation and remarkable co-workers. More often than you know, you have been God’s messengers."
Email Andrea at andrea@napc.org | Ext. 201
Kay Carlson
Staff Associate for Equipping Ministries
Kay has worked for the Presbyterian Church (USA) serving two churches since 1990. Kay lives in Grayson, GA with her husband Kevin and their two wonderful children, Jessica and Jared. Their three dogs Karli, Tyson and Yoji round out their family.
Email Kay at kay@napc.org | Ext. 213
Bridgett Stewart
Administrative Assistant, Receptionist
Bridgett is an amazing young woman who has already authored a book. Bridgett is originally from Preston, Georgia and has lived in Atlanta for seven years. When you call North Avenue, her voice is likely the one you'll hear!
Email Bridgett at bridgett@napc.org | Ext. 223
Roger Young
Executive Director of Finance and Operations
Roger has served as our Business Administrator since July 2004. He holds an undergraduate degree in management, a M.B.A. in finance, and is a Certified Church Administrator (CCA) through the National Association of Church Business Administration.
Email Roger at roger@napc.org | Ext. 222
Gene Wooldridge
Facilities Manager
Gene is the man that gets everything done behind the scenes at North Avenue. From repairing, rewiring, or restoring things around the church campus to making sure the temperature is just right and that you can get through the gate in the parking deck, Gene is a jack of all trades. Gene has faithfully been serving North Avenue for more than 20 years!
Email Gene at gene@napc.org | Ext. 224
Chef Richard Slade
Food Services Director
Chef Richard prepares the delicious food we enjoy every Sunday and for many other church gatherings. He loves to cook, and we love to eat what he makes for us! Chef Richard is always looking out for those he loves, and is always ready to share the most recent picture of his precious grand-babies.
Email Chef Richard at richard@napc.org | Ext. 241
Susan Bradford
Music & the Arts Administrative Assistant
Susan joined the staff on May 15, 2000 and celebrated her 10th Anniversary this past May. Susan & Melinda have worked together on music projects for over more than two decades!
Email Susan at susanmusic@napc.org | Ext. 209
Nicole Fitzgerald
Staff Accountant
Nicole is originally from Baltimore, MD and moved to Georgia in July 2007. She graduated from Hood College in Frederick, MD with a degree in Accounting. She's a mom to four very active kids and spends much of her time running them around to and from church activities, school functions, sports games/practices (b-ball, football), choir rehearsals and performances. She's really passionate about personal finance and tax accounting and spend a lot of her spare time reading up and researching tax laws and financial news to learn ways to help people improve their financial situations. She loves giving back and volunteer with the Children’s & Youth ministries at her church, with the Atlanta Film Festival, and during tax season with the IRS VITA program. She's also in the process of becoming a volunteer teacher at the Community Assistance Center near her home teaching Basic Bookkeeping to unemployed and underemployed individuals in efforts to help them secure work or be in line for promotion.
Email Nicole at nicole@napc.org | Ext. 221
