OUR LEADERSHIP

Kimberly has 25 years of previous experience in Behavioral Health administration and loves her career. Non-profits have always been her passion and Denbigh United has been a wonderful fit since she started in 2017, becoming a member of the church the following year.

Her education started in high school where she became certified in Office Training in her senior year, then on to trade school, certified in Secretarial Science-Cooperative. After that, she pursued her Associate's Degree in General Studies and her certification through IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) as a CAP (Certified Administrative Professional) and VS (Virtual Support). Starting in 2021, she began pursuing the APA (Administrative Personnel Association) certification through the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). She enjoys learning new things, especially administration and technology.

She is a military spouse of a retired Coastie (US Coast Guard), Randy. They are high school sweethearts who have two adult children, Hunter and Tawna, and a daughter-in-law, Clarissa. They have lived in Newport News for over 10 years and now call it home. In her spare time, she likes to read, spend time with family and her fur baby, Tink, and walking.  She also enjoys doing ministries with our church.

Jane was born and raised in Charlotte, NC where she was an active church member at Park Road Baptist Church.  Jane attended Meredith College in Raleigh, NC where she received a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education.  She earned an M. A. degree in Elementary Education from Marshall University in Huntington, WV.  She has two lovely daughters and three beautiful granddaughters.  Jane has been working with the children of the church since the 1980s to the present.  She retired from 35 years of teaching in June of 2014.  Jane has served as choir director, singer, accompanist, handbell director, handbell ringer, and leader of the music program for Vacation Bible School. She is presently the Chancel Choir and Handbell Director.

Al was born and raised in Princeton, WV where he was active at Kee Street United Methodist Church.  Al attended Concord University in Athens, WV where he received a B.S. degree in music education.  He earned a M.A. degree in educational technology from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.  He has two daughters and two grandchildren.  Al has been working in church music leadership since 1967, serving in many different religious denominations during that time as music director, organist, pianist, handbell choir and children choirs.  Al took a brief time off a few years ago but in total has been at Denbigh United Presbyterian for about 25 years.  Al retired from teaching about 10 years ago but has continued working as a substitute teachers. 

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As a family, we have been a part of Denbigh United Presbyterian Church since 1980. We became the sextons in 1997. We work as a team, because cooperation and teamwork make everyone’s load lighter. It is a privilege to take care of God’s house.

Nancy Kerns is married and has two adult daughters who live out of state.  She loves her miniature dachshunds, Gracie and Maizie, and also enjoys listening to the chatter of  her three parrotlets.  Mrs. Kerns loves taking her fur babies for long walks in the neighborhood or the park.  Mrs.  Kerns also enjoys  crafting, scrapbooking and anything that has to do with nature.

Mrs. Kerns has been in early childhood education for over 30 years.  She began her career in Hawaii when her oldest daughter started preschool.  Mrs. Kerns completed her Child Development Associate credential in Pensacola, Florida.  She continues to expand her knowledge of child development by attending workshops, seminars, conferences and college classes.  Mrs. Kerns has been at Denbigh United Presbyterian Preschool for the past 8 years