Old Hickory Blvd

Buz Graham

Buz joined the staff of Christ Presbyterian Church in November 2000, but became a member of the church in 1981. He is married to his wife, Jeanne Ellen, and they have two daughters, Beth and Leigh. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Auburn University. Buz finds great joy in caring […]

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Suzanne Simmons

Suzanne joined the staff of Christ Presbyterian Church in November 1994 and has been attending the church since 1981. She and her husband Guerry have three adult children and seven grandchildren. Suzanne’s favorite part of her job is creating opportunities for women to come together and learn from Jesus! Her favorite verse is Matthew 11:28-29

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All Staff

All Staff For access to a list of Officers & Advisors, please submit a request to elders@christpres.org. Pastors Sorry, we couldn’t find any posts. Please try a different search. Old Hickory Blvd David FilsonInterim Senior Pastor Todd TellerPastor of Care Lee Eric FeskoPastor of Discipleship Eric Van ZeePastor of Missions Chad EscueAssistant Pastor Melanie BeasleyDirector

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Melanie Beasley

Melanie joined the staff of Christ Presbyterian Church in August 2021 and has been attending the church since April 2021. She is married to her husband, Rus, and they have three children. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and International Human Sciences from Auburn University. Melanie’s favorite part of her job

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David Filson

Dr. David Owen Filson has served on staff since 2010, and is now the Interim Senior Pastor for the church and Head of Spiritual Life for Christ Presbyterian Academy. David also serves as President’s Professor of Apologetics and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, where he completed his PhD in Historical and Theological Studies

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Kevin Russell

Kevin joined the staff of Christ Presbyterian Church in November 2024. He is married to Linda Kay and they have two grown children, Emily and Alex. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Millsaps College, a Master of Business Administration from The University of Texas, and a Doctor of Education from The University

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Todd Teller

Todd joined the staff of Christ Presbyterian Church in February 2005. He and his wife, Wheat, have four children: Land, Emme, Beckett, and JonWallace. Todd holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Mississippi and a Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary, and his favorite part of his job is the

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Chad Escue

Chad joined the staff of Christ Presbyterian Church in August 2024. He is married to his wife, Kari, and they have three daughters: Kaira, Alette, and Sophia. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Bible and Biblical Languages from Columbia International University and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry from Westminster Theological Seminary.

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Cheryl Roach

Cheryl joined the staff of Christ Presbyterian Church in December 2017, but became a member of the church in October 2010. She and her husband, Randy, have four children, two children-in-law, and one grandson. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree and attended Baylor University and Middle Tennessee State University. Cheryl views her work

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