Director of Music and Organist
Ricky GreenRicky Green came to FPC as organist in 2003 and became the Director of Music in 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Ricky has served churches in Tyler, TX, Lockhart, TX, Cleburne, Tx, and Fordyce, AR before moving to El Dorado in 2001. Ricky currently teaches United States History and Arkansas History at Norphlet Middle School. He has one son, Andy, who serves in the Arkansas National Guard and has 3 grandchildren.
Nursery Director
Jill ThigpenJill came to FPC in 1976 to work in our Nursery and became a member of this church. She attended Southern University and South Arkansas Community College and is currently retired from the El Dorado School District. She has two children and 2 granddaughters. Her son Tommy is a coach at UNC and her daughter Marcia lives in Charlotte, North Carolina and works for Wells Fargo.
Building Superintendent
Anthony SmithAnthony Smith began working at FPC November 2013. Originally from Dallas, Texas Anthony is married to Aileen and has four children and a bunch of grandchildren, three boys and four girls. Before coming to work here Anthony worked as a welder. He enjoys gardening, puttering around the yard, relaxing with his animals and cooking. Anthony is energetic and enjoys his work here at FPC.
Elders and Deacons
Session Elders
Elders are active members of the church who serve on the Session (the governing body of the church). They are persons of faith, dedication, and good judgment, nominated and elected by the congregation. They take part in planning committees, assist in worship, serve communion, and help the church leadership nurture, teach, and encourage the congregation.
At FPC Elders are elected to serve a three-year term and once ordained, they are ordained for life, even if they transfer to another PC (USA) church.
Class of 2026
Esther Byrd
Joy Brock
Mike LaRue
Ann Trimble
Class of 2027
Andy Allen
Aaron Brock
Linda Franques
Mac Murphy
Class of 2028
Jimmy Bennett
Venie Craig
Mike Dumas
Sharon Patterson
Clerk: Bill Archer
Board of Deacons
The ministry of a Deacon as set forth in Scripture is one of compassion, witness, and service, sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, the lost, the friendless, the oppressed, those burdened by unjust policies or structures, or anyone in distress. Persons of spiritual character, honest repute, exemplary lives, brotherly and sisterly love, sincere compassion, and sound judgment should be chosen for this ministry.
Class of 2026
Laura Allen
Ahna Edington
Linda Kalcich
Class of 2027
Elizabeth Eggleston
Barb Martinec
Julia Warren
Class of 2028
Lisa Bennett
Mike Landers
Susie LaRue
Committees
Christian Education
The C.E. Committee meets on the Second Tuesday of the month at 5:15 pm in Fellowship hall. The committee is responsible for our annual back to school pancake breakfast and backpack blessing, learning opportunities throughout the week and year, Vacation Bible School, Ferncliff Camp-2-You, potlucks, and two children led worship services each year.
Finance
The Finance Committee meets on the third Monday of the month at 5:30 pm in the Session room. The committee is responsible for all money matters related to the church.
Membership
The Membership Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 pm in the library. The committee is responsible for maintaining the membership rolls, tracking visitors, and fellowship opportunities for members and visitors. These opportunities include the annual fish fry and a monthly post church fellowship time of food and conversation.
Mission
The Mission Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 4:30 pm in the Parlor. The committee oversees the First Presbyterian Church mission opportunities. This includes Haiti Education Foundation and raising funds for the Bon Berger School in Haiti. Please visit our Serve page for more information regarding mission work done by this church.
Personnel
The Personnel Committee meets on an as needed basis. This committee oversees the staff of First Presbyterian Church including hiring of new staff.
Property
The Property Committee meets on the third Sunday of the month in the Library right after church as needed. The committee oversees the upkeep and use of the church building, grounds, and cemetery.
Worship
The Worship Committee meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30 in the Pastor’s office. This committee oversees the weekly Sunday Worship service, special worship services, weddings, and, funerals.