STAFF
Rev. Dr. Andrew Kort
Co-Pastor (he/him)
Andy graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. He received his Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and his Doctor of Ministry degree from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary.
Prior to his time in Annapolis, he served as Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Bloomington, IN. Before that, Andy served as Pastor of Pilgrim Presbyterian Church in Phillipsburg, NJ and Associate Pastor of Larchmont Avenue Church in Larchmont, NY.
You can email him at andy@annapolis-presbyterian.com.
Rev. Mihee Kim-Kort
Co-Pastor (she/they)
Mihee has served as Associate Pastor for United Presbyterian Church in Flanders, NJ (2005-2006) and College Hill Presbyterian Church in Easton, PA (2006-2011), and as co-founder and director of the UKirk Campus Ministry program at Indiana University (2012-2017).
She earned a Master of Divinity (‘04) and Master of Theology (‘08) from Princeton Theological Seminary and a B.A. in English Literature and Religious Studies from the University of Colorado. She is currently a doctoral candidate in Religious Studies at Indiana University.
You can email her at mihee@annapolis-presbyterian.com.
Miss Good
Director of Family Ministry (she/her)
Miss and her husband Russ joined the FPC family after the birth of her second son in 1999. In 2003, she became part-time Director of Children’s Ministry, and 2014 included ministry to youth. Prior to her work at FPC, Miss received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design and Business from Radford University. For 13 years she worked as an interior designer for Marriott Hotels at their corporate office in Bethesda, Maryland where she specialized in hospitality design. In 1999, she left Marriott to focus her energy on her family. This move allowed Miss time to volunteer in her local community which she continues to do today through STAIR, Lighthouse Shelter, Food Link and the public school system. You can email her at miss@annapolis-presbyterian.com.
Jill Woodward
Director of Music (she/her)
Jill is a long-time music educator, church musician, soprano soloist, theater director and choral conductor. She earned her Bachelor of Music degree from the Hartt School of Music and has completed advanced study in vocal pedagogy and in opera. Jill has served as soprano soloist at Grace Lutheran Church, Music Director and Organist at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Odenton and Soprano Soloist and Children’s Music Leader at Saint Anne’s Church of Annapolis. She currently serves as Director of Performing Arts at Indian Creek School, and in her 27 years there, Jill has built a music program with award winning choirs and theater productions. You can email her at jill@annapolis-presbyterian.com.
Grace EunHye Oh
Organist (she/her)
Grace EunHye Oh has been performing and teaching internationally for years. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in organ performance at Keimyung University in Korea where she graduated at the top of the entire music department. She studied at Westminster Choir College where she received the master’s degree with Distinction. At Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, she earned the Graduate Performance Degree where she received Bruce R. Eicher Prize. During the four years of staying in Japan, she studied organ individually with Prof. Rie Hiroe of Tokyo University of the Arts. Most recently, she completed Konzertexamen at Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf, Germany, where she unanimously graduated with two highest distinctions which was the best result possible. You can email her at grace@annapolis-presbyterian.com.
Sharon Wiegand
Office Administrator
Sharon received her Bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College in Vermont and her Master and Doctorate degrees from the California School of Professional Psychology. Previously, Sharon worked as a licensed Psychologist in the midwest. Before starting in the fall of 2012 as secretary, she held numerous volunteer positions in the Annapolis area while home with her children. A member since 2006, she has been active in church as a Sunday School teacher and deacon. Sharon, her husband, and their three sons reside in Eastport and love walking to church on Sundays.
Dottie Ballard
Business Manager
Dottie has been our Business Manager since late 2011. She grew up on the Eastern Shore and has lived in Cape St. Claire for the past 21 years. Dottie graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park and also has a public notary designation. She is married and has two wonderful kids. Their family attends Cape St. Claire United Methodist Church. Dottie enjoys gardening, kayaking and walking in her free time. You can email her at dottie@annapolis-presbyerian.com.
John Jamieson
Facilities Manager (he/him)
John moved to the Annapolis area in 2000. Soon afterward, he became actively involved in the Sweat Equity program at First Presbyterian. In 2008, John became an interim maintenance technician at the church and then accepted a permanent position as Facilities Manager in 2009. Prior to joining the staff, John also served a three year term as a Trustee. You can email him at john@annapolis-presbyerian.com.
Albert Johnson
Custodian of Facilities (he/him)
Al joined the church staff as custodian in February of 1996. After completing an 18 year career with the Board of Education, Al shifted to full time at FPC in September 2011. Al has lived his entire life in Annapolis where he is well known and deeply involved in church and community groups. In his free time, Al is a member of the Gospel Travelers, an a cappella singing group.
Dan Arnold
Assistant Facilities Manager (he/him)
Dan has been an Annapolis resident since 1995. As a local painter/handyman, he has done work for the church since 2008. He became a Licensed General Contractor in 2015, running his own small painting business. In 2019, he agreed to join the church staff part time as Assistant Facilities Manager. Dan is a regular blood donor and participates in the annual Run4Shelter fundraiser for the Lighthouse.
I'kea Pope
Nursery Care (she/her)
I'kea Pope moved here from Syracuse, NY. She is a graduate of Bowie State University with a degree in Child & Adolescent Studies. She loves working with children and learning new things. I'kea's favorite activity is to eat and to spend time with family. She shares, "I'm on a journey of bettering myself and becoming the best me I can be.”
Jordan Goodman
Nursery
Jordan joined the nursery staff in April 2022. She is a native Annapolitan. She received her Associates Degree with a concentration in Early Childhood Education from Anne Arundel Community College in 2021. She is creative and enjoys doing art and crafts projects with the children each Sunday.
Brody Moran
Nursery Care
Ali Lewis
Nursery Care