Say hello to the leadership team at New Providence Presbyterian Church. Have questions for the team? Contact us here.

Rev. Kimberly L. Merrill grew up in Mobile, AL and received her B.A. in Marketing from the University of South Alabama. After marriage and having a family of 5, God called both she and her husband to pack up the family and go to Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Austin, Texas where she received her Master of Divinity. She was ordained in 2006, and the adventure began. She has served several churches in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and California. Kimberly completed her Interim Training at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and is a Certified Transitional Pastor with ECO. She loves to worship God as well as encourage and equip pastors & churches. She takes delight in asking the question “Where is God in this?” As a Transitional Pastor, she enjoys helping churches discover who they are by looking at their past, embracing and dealing with their present and getting excited about their future in following Jesus Christ wherever He leads. 

Rev. Paul Merrill came to ministry as a second career. Starting as a Worship Leader in Mobile AL, then feeling the calling of God to formal ministry, he followed his wife to Seminary and received his MDiv at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in 2007 Texas. His first call was to New Church Development in Owasso OK, then to a Senior Pastor Position in Pennsylvania for seven years. Becoming a Covenant Partner in ECO helped to clarify his passion in ministry: Helping churches “Renovate” (finding God’s best), to serve His vision for the future. He has served in Newport RI, Sumter SC and most recently in Pleasanton, CA as their transitional pastor.  

Audrey loves to share the love of Jesus through worship and the word of God. Her deepest prayer is for the Holy Spirit to revive, restore and renew the Global Church as He stirs awakenings in each heart drawing everyone closer to Himself, and the Church. Her biggest inspiration and formation has been leading alongside her parents' ministry in Dunellen, NJ for the past 15 years. Audrey has an undergrad in Psychology and has earned her Masters in Christian Ministries from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. When she isn't in the office, Audrey enjoys going to the movies, trying out new restaurants, and no matter the season--walking along the beach. She is excited to be at NPPC and believes that the best is yet to come!

Christine is a native New Jerseyite who joined the staff in 1999. She loves working with children and especially loves sharing Jesus with them and watching them grow in their faith. Christine oversees all children's ministries from birth through 6th grade at NPPC.

Linda has been involved with music at NPPC in various capacities over the years and is excited to now serve as Director of Traditional Worship. Previously she directed the handbell choirs at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, and was Director of Music/Organist at Union Village United Methodist Church in Berkeley Heights/Warren. Linda pursued a graduate degree in Music Theory and Composition at the University of Maryland. Her goal at NPPC is to facilitate meaningful and memorable worship and provide opportunities for everyone to participate. 

Ellen began working at NPPC in 2016. Prior to joining the team, she worked in both corporate and non-profit finance and as a business analyst.

She enjoys hiking, kayaking and volunteering.

Lorie believes every child is unique and deserves a caring, inspiring, and engaging atmosphere in which to grow spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, and socially. As an educator, she wants to help students meet their fullest potential in these areas by providing a safe, loving and caring environment. Lorie believes a positive early childhood education is essential for creating successful life-long learners. She has been a teacher for over 20 years and a Director for the past 6 years. It has always been a passion of hers to watch children learn new things, especially capturing that moment in their faces!

Dawn has been at NPPC since 2013. She enjoys spending time with her family and walking her dog.

Ann previously worked at the NPPC nursery school as Assistant Kindergarten teacher. She has lived in New Providence for 25 years and is married with two children.

Mike has been the property manager at NPPC for over 20 years. He coaches baseball for all of his kids, loves spending time with his family, fishing and hiking. Mike says that he can take out your trash, reset your password, and change the temperature in the building...he does it all!

Since 2000, Angela has been running our weekday playgroup program. She strives to make it a safe and happy environment for the children,

as well as making the parents feel comfortable entrusting their little ones in her care.