Staff

Rev. Diane Baldwin, Pastor - pastordiane@beulahpres.org
Diane was born in Fort Worth, Texas in… well, let’s just say that she’s a Baby Boomer and leave it at that. She grew up in Arlington, Texas and received her BA in History from the University of Texas at Arlington. After graduation, she moved to Dallas to attend Law School and received her Doctorate in Jurisprudence from Southern Methodist University School of Law. Diane practiced law in Dallas for almost twenty-five years, mostly in commercial/business litigation. In 1998 Diane earned an alternative teaching certificate and taught 7th and 8th grade reading in Dallas public school system for three years. Diane calls this time her 40 years of wandering in the wilderness. Next to learning Biblical Greek and Hebrew in seminary, teaching public school was the most difficult thing Diane says she has ever done.

Responding to God’s call, Diane entered SMU’s Perkins School of Theology in 2001 and graduated in December 2005 with her MDiv (cum laude). For almost two years, first as an intern pastor and then as a staff member, Diane worked The Stewpot, Community Ministries of First Presbyterian Church, Dallas (FPCD), with the homeless and at-risk individuals, assisting them with basic needs such as health care, identification, housing, employment, and counseling.

Diane’s first call as a minister of Word and sacrament was to Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church in Lexington, KY (Transylvania Presbytery). She served as the Associate Pastor for Adult Education and Mission, as well as the Executive Director of the church’s community outreach center. Serving the “least of these” was at the heart of her ministry at Maxwell Street. In 2011 Diane accepted a call as head of staff to Woodhaven Presbyterian Church in Irving, TX (Grace Presbytery). With the ministerial skills that Maxwell Street helped her develop, and with the assistance of a disciple-centered congregation, Woodhaven moved out from its campus into the community; bringing mission outreach, grief support, spiritual development, and Christ-centered actions. In 2016, after great discernment and prayer, Diane left Woodhaven to engage in spiritual growth and disciplines that she believed would help her better serve her next call. And indeed, God has called her to Beulah Presbyterian Church so that together, and with the presence of the Holy Spirit, they can engage in the life and ministry of the church that
God is calling us to do and be.

Chelsea Bolas, Music Director - music.beulahpres@gmail.com
Chelsea joined the Beulah staff in January, 2017, having previously served as choir director at Paoli Jr/Sr High School in Indiana. She currently serves as the choir director at Fern Creek High School in Louisville. Chelsea has also served as Director of Youth and Children’s Ministry at Williamston United Methodist Church in Williamston, MI. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Michigan State University. Chelsea believes that church music has the potential to impact a congregation’s faith development and says that her own faith is a never ending spiritual journey.

Jeanette Westerfield, Church Organist/Pianist - music.beulahpres@gmail.com
Jeanette has served as Beulah’s organist/pianist since August, 2012. A music major at Kentucky Wesleyan College, she graduated with a BS degree in Music Education from Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio. She completed a Masters of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University and is a Rank 1 Reading Specialist in Elementary Education. Jeanette has served many churches as director of music, organist, and pianist.

Christy Maier, Preschool Director - preschool.beulahpres@gmail.com
Christy joined the staff of Beulah Preschool in September 1992 when her oldest son attended the preschool. She wanted to be involved in his school experience and the opportunity to join the staff as the music teacher made this possible. Christy became the Assistant Director in 2004, Co-Director in 2013, and Director in 2016. She continues to plan, teach and lead the musical programs and weekly music classes at Beulah Preschool. Christy’s education background includes Ozark Christian College and the University of Missouri where she majored in Early Childhood Education. She is a member of Fern Creek Christian Church where she is active in the music ministry and attends Bible study. Her other interests include reading and travel with her husband Gary.

Carol Daugherty, Administrative Secretary - carol@beulalhpres.org
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.

Michael Purintun, Bookkeeper - bookkeeper.beulahpres@gmail.com
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.

Sydney Herman, Childcare Provider
Sydney joined the staff at Beulah in June of 2018 after serving as a volunteer childcare provider. She is a Senior at Eastern High School where she takes advanced and AP courses. Sydney will graduate in May of 2019. She is the daughter of Beulah members Tom and Tracy Herman and granddaughter of long-time members Don and Lucy Herman. Sydney has worked as a babysitter for several years. She participates on Eastern’s archery team and varsity soccer team. In her spare time, Sydney enjoys drawing and doing craft projects.

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