Staff
Rev. Jose Luis Casal, Pastor
Born in Cuba, Rev. Jose Luis Casal finished his theological studies at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in Matanzas, Cuba. He graduated in Philology from Havana University and French Language from the Higher Institute for Foreign Languages. He also graduated with a master’s in arts from the International Seminary of Post-Graduate Studies in Mexico City. He is a composer, poet and writer with hymns and poems published in various countries. Rev. Casal has served as a professor and adjunct faculty at seminaries in Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. He served as Director of Presbyterian World Mission at the General Assembly of PC(USA) from 2017-2020. Following retirement in 2020 he has served as part-time pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Paris, Kentucky and First Presbyterian Church, Principe de Paz congregation, in Seymour, Indiana. Rev. Casal shares his life and ministry with his wife, their two sons, and three grandchildren. |
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Kim Karchenes, Director of Music/Accompanist - [email protected]
Kim has been involved in church music since she began playing for St. Susanna’s Parish in Dedham, MA when she was a teenager. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of Lowell and has been a performing classical pianist for the past 25 years. She has performed extensively throughout Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire as a soloist and accompanist. She was guest pianist with the Thayer Symphony Orchestra, has played Mass at St Mark’s Cathedral in Venice, Italy, has played an Episcopalian Service in Denmark, and has performed at Carnegie Hall with the Tim Janis Christmas Ensemble. She has a Professional Certificate in Sacred Music from Virginia Wesleyan College.. She believes there is a strong connection between music and worship which helps us link our hearts and minds with God through a wide variety of musical offerings. Kim, her husband Dana and her dog moved from Maine to Kentucky. And yes she is LOVING the hot weather, no more snow for her! When not practicing she and her husband love tending their vegetable garden and working on making their new home their own. She enjoys playing with their German Shepherd Kiersa and searching for that next big “find” in the local flea markets. |
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Carol Daugherty, Administrative Secretary - [email protected]
Carol has been a member of our staff since October, 1987, serving first as Secretary and then as Administrative Secretary. She completed the Medical Secretarial Program at Sullivan Business College in 1967. Prior to serving at Beulah, Carol worked for General Electric Company as an executive secretary. She has two children and four grandchildren and loves spending time with them. |
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Michael Purintun, Bookkeeper - [email protected]
Michael graduated from Warren Wilson College, outside Asheville, NC, with a degree in Theatre, and then from Louisville Presbyterian Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. He worked for the Presbyterian Center for 21 years, and since then has held a variety of positions. Currently Michael is self-employed (full-time). Most of his work is comprised of bookkeeping, but it does include web work, editing, administration, sales, and singing. Michael is also licensed as a limited representative in securities, so he is very busy. Michael sings at Church of the Advent, with Voices of Kentuckiana, and with the Gilbert and Sullivan Society. When not working, he can usually be found either performing or preparing for that. Michael is also an elder at Central Presbyterian Church. |
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Marquise Medal, Church Custodian
A native of Canada, Marquise joined the staff of Beulah in May, 2011, serving first as a temporary custodian, then a permanent position in August, 2013. During her time of service, she has also served as the Ramsey Building Attendant. Prior to coming to Beulah, Marquise served as Building Control Clerk for United Parcel Service. She is especially proud of her daughter and two grandsons. Marquise enjoys gardening, cooking and volunteering, especially helping those learning English as a second language. She became a naturalized citizen in January, 2018. |
Bobby and Chrissy Patton, Ramsey Custodians