
Newton First Presbyterian Church
Meet The Team

Rev. Scott Mcginnis
Rev. McGinnis came to FPC in August, 2017 to help lead the congregation to its next phase of ministry. He is a graduate of Regent College in Vancouver, Canada and Fuller Seminary. Scott and his wife, Sonday, are parents to Jonathan, Elise and Evan.

Johannah Hastings
Johannah is the secretary at FPC. She graduated from Tabor College with a Bachelors in Communication. She has a Bernedoodle and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Tony Martinez
Tony is our custodian and has kept us humming since 2010. He can build or fix almost anything; and he was recently honored by the Kansas Honor Flight for his years of military service.

Marsha Swander
Marsha serves as our treasurer. In her free time she is an enthusiastic reader of mystery novels!

Mary McGehee
Mary started January 1, 2020 as our Children & Youth Director. Mary currently serves on the Nurture Team as well.

Vada Snider
Vada directs our choir and bell choir. Karen Loucks accompanies the choir on piano. Vada also plays a lovely flute and is an accomplished gardener and photographer.

Kelli Glann
Kelli is one of our gifted accompanists on organ and piano. Kelli is also a teacher and an avid gardener with gorgeous results!

Helen Wild
Helen tag teams with Kelli on organ and piano. She is also a gifted artist, whose work is owned by many lucky Newton residents.

Vada Snider
Vada directs our choir and bell choir. Helen Wild normally accompanies the choir on piano. Vada also plays a lovely flute and is an accomplished gardener and photographer.

Helen Wild
Helen blesses us with her talents on the organ and piano. She is also a gifted artist, whose work is owned by many lucky Newton residents. And you should see her play the bells!

Kelli Glann
Kelli is one of our gifted accompanists on organ and piano. Kelli is also a teacher and an avid gardener with gorgeous results!