Big Cove Presbyterian Church (USA)
175 Camp Ground Road
Brownsboro, AL 35741
CHURCH LEADERSHIP
The Session at Big Cove is currently composed of nine elders. Elders serve three-year terms and elections are staggered to elect three elders each year to allow continuity in the governing body of the church. The current pastor of the church, Reverend Kim Mitchel, serves as the moderator and the session also has a Clerk of Session who is responsible for maintaining the minutes from all meetings.
Meet Our Session
Elder Sally Troy
Chair Christian Education Ministry Team
Elder Fulton Hamilton
Chair Executive committee and President of Trustees
Elder Bruce Harvey
Chair Personnel and Facilities Ministry Teams
BOARD OF DEACONS
Big Cove has a Board of Deacons to provide congregational care. The Board of Deacons assists the pastor with the provision of pastoral care to the sick, home-bound, and those who need additional care, guidance, company, and prayer. The Board of Deacons currently has four deacons and can be expanded to five if necessary. Each deacon serves a two-year term, and elections are staggered to allow continuity.
Meet Our Deacons
Pam Douglas
Deacon Pam Douglas re-joined the Big Cove Diaconate in 2022 and serves as Chair.
Bob Bolsinger
Deacon Bob Bolsinger joined the Big Cove Diaconate in 2021
Joani Kerr
Deacon Joani Kerr joined the Big Cove Diaconate in 2022.
Becky Favor
Deacon Becky Favor joined the Big Cove Diaconate in 2022.
Judy Davis
Deacon Judy Davis joined the Big Cove Diaconate in 2021.
STAFF
Pastor Kim Mitchel
Pastor Kim Mitchel joined Big Cove in 2018. She has brought new energy into the church, provides guidance to the session, and has promoted the spirit of community both within and around the church. Learn more about Pastor Kim and the church on the About Us page.
Ralph Mitchel
Ralph Mitchel is one of the musicians for the "casual folk style band" at our service. He plays guitar and banjo and also sings. Ralph is also Pastor Mitchel's husband.
Jim O' Connor
Jim O' Connor currently serves as Big Cove's Treasurer.
Mary Hooper
Big Cove has one part-time administrative assistant, Mary Hooper.
Jimmy Jones
Jimmy Jones is the percussionist for the "casual folk style band". In addition to providing music for our services, Jimmy is also associated with many local musicians and has provided entertainment during fellowship activities as well.
Sandra Stephens
Sandra Stephens currently serves as Big Cove's financial manager.