Staff
Dr. Guy M. Richard, Senior Minister
Guy has served as the Minister of FPC Gulfport since September 2005. He holds degrees from Auburn University (B.I.E.), Reformed Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and the University of Edinburgh (Ph.D.). He has published articles on Samuel Rutherford (the subject of his Ph.D.) and on Reformation and post-Reformation theology in general and has contributed to several books and journals. He has also recently published a book on the theology of Samuel Rutherford, entitled The Supremacy of God in the Theology of Samuel Rutherford (2009). For a complete list of Guy's publications, please click here. Guy's interests include college football (War Eagle!), swimming, running, and most other sports. He and his wife Jennifer have three children, Schyler, Jane Barton, and Ellie.
Roddy Russell, Director of Youth, Church Administrator
Send Roddy an E-mail...Roddy grew up in Gulfport and graduated from Gulfport High School in 1981. He then attended Jefferson Davis Junior College, receiving an Associates degree in 1983. Two years later, Roddy received his B.S. degree in Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. The prospect of a year-long internship moved Roddy and his wife Lucy to Brewster, New York, where they worked as Group Home managers. Upon returning to Gulfport Roddy received a position as Manager of Gulf Coast Industries, an extension of the Gulf Coast Mental Health Center. It was during his time at Gulf Coast Industries that Roddy began working as the Youth Director for First Presbyterian Church of Gulfport. This marked the beginning of his ministry with FPC that has now grown into a full time position as the Director of Youth and the Church Business Administrator. His goal is to continue, with God's guidance, to grow youth one lesson and activity at a time (Isaiah 40:31). Roddy's interests include singing tenor in the FPC choir, and directing music for the Gulfport Little Theater children's and youth productions. He and his wife Lucy have three children, Bryce, Andrew, and Olivia.
Tammy Turnage, Director of Music and Media
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Tammy Turnage is a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi with a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance with a minor in voice and organ. She is also a graduate of Gulfport High School. After college Tammy served in many capacities in church music, as a Choir Director, Pianist, Organist, Handbell Director, and Children's Choir Director/Coordinator.She served on the faculty of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College as a Piano Instructor, Choir Director, Instructor for Elementary Education Majors, and Accompanist for the Concert Choir. She is married to an FPC Elder, Kendall Turnage and they have two beautiful daughters, Kristen, 20 years old, and Maria, 16 years old. It is truly with JOY and gratitude that Tammy serves as Music Director at FPC Gulfport. "Shout for JOY to the Lord, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; shout for JOY before the Lord, the King." (Psalm 98:4 & 6)
Brooke Preus, Coordinator of Children's Ministry and Nursery
Daniel Leavengood, Ministerial InternSend Daniel an E-mail...
Daniel Leavengood attended the University of Southern Mississippi where he received his Bachelors in Music Education. After graduating from College, he spent two years as an intern with Reformed University Fellowship at Clemson University. After completing his internship, Daniel attended seminary at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson Mississippi. In the Spring of 2011 Daniel graduated from RTS with a Master of Divinity. He is currently working to fulfill his internship requirements for the Presbyterian Church in America.
Mary Beth Lanassa, Financial Secretary
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Mary Ruth Ruffin, Order of Worship Editor
