Our church staff is comprised of a dedicated team of talented individuals!
MINISTER
Rev. Janet Boyanton
Janet Shafer Boyanton is a not only our Pastor, a Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA), but also a sole practitioner in DeSoto, TX where she practices in the areas of elder law, probate, wills, and estate planning. She has numerous publications and has lectured to various civic and professional groups on estate planning, probate, asset protection, legal issues in Alzheimer’s, aging and nursing home residents' rights issues.
Rev. Boyanton earned her B.A. degree from Austin College, her M.B.A. degree from Amber University, her M.Div. from S.M.U. Perkins, and her J.D. degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. She received mediation training from Settlement Consultants International Inc.
Ms. Boyanton is a member of the State Bar of Texas, the College of the State Bar of Texas, the Dallas Bar Association, the Texas Chapter of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (Past Board of Directors, By-laws Committee), the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, and was the founding treasurer of the Best Southwest Bar Association.
CHURCH SECRETARY / CLERK of SESSION
Lori Gast
That friendly voice on the phone and that happy smile that greets you when you come in to the office belongs to our Administrative assistant, Lori Gast. She has been with us since 2007 and is Certified in Church Administration by the Administrative Personnel Association of the PC(USA). She also has an Associate Degree in Business. Lori is also a Ruling Elder and our Clerk of Session.
That friendly voice on the phone and that happy smile that greets you when you come in to the office belongs to our Administrative assistant, Lori Gast. She has been with us since 2007 and is Certified in Church Administration by the Administrative Personnel Association of the PC(USA). She also has an Associate Degree in Business. Lori is also a Ruling Elder and our Clerk of Session.
She is truly a blessing!
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