Staff
Judy Doudoukjian
Director of Music Ministry
judy@centennialarp.org
Judy has been serving at Centennial ARP since 2010. She received her undergraduate degree in music from Lambuth College and conducted her graduate studies in music and education at the University of Memphis and USC. After several years of serving as music directors at churches, Judy was called to the mission field. She served two terms with World Witness, establishing a sacred music program at the (then) Ebeneezer Seminary in Tampico, Mexico.
Judy has four children, three stepchildren, sixteen grandchildren, and one great grandchild. When not working on music, Judy loves to sew, quilt, and work in the yard.
Dee Dee Yonkers
Administrative Assistant
info@centennialarp.org
Ryan Gladden
Ministry Intern
ryangladden@centennialarp.org
Ryan has served at Centennial ARP since May 2022. He graduated from the Accelerated Ministry Program at Erskine College and Theological Seminary where he received a Bachelor's in Biblical Studies degree and a Master of Divinity degree in May 2023. Ryan has finished the ARP Licensure Examination process in Catawba Presbytery. Recently, Ryan married the love of his life, Kristen, in July 2024.
When not studying theology, you can find Ryan reading, watching shows or movies with his wife, or hanging out with friends and family.
Lynn Grimsley
Director of Children's Choirs
lynn@centennialarp.org
Lynn has been directing Centennial's children's choirs for more than 30 years. She has an undergraduate degree in music education from Furman and a master's degree in music education from USC. Lynn is also the co-director of Bonclarken Music Conference and Camp Bonclarken as well as a staff assistant at Camp Joy North Carolina.
Lynn is recently retired from teaching high school chorus, but she is enjoying substitute teaching, reading, state park hopping, and spending time with friends, family, and church family!
The Session
Interim Moderator: Rev. John Rogers
Clerk of Session: Rick Bradley
Class of 2024
Guy Castles III
Dan Felker
Swain Whitfield
Class of 2025
Chuck Grimsley
John McNinch
Class of 2026
Eric Moody
Larry Stokes
Class of 2027
Todd Williamson
Rick Bradley
The Diaconate
Chairman: Rebecca Nesbit
Class of 2024
Steven Diaz
Rebecca Nesbit
Patrick Shine
David Wylie
Class of 2025
Nancy Martin
Brady Nimmons
Kara Stevens
Class of 2026
Carol Finethy
Hunter Whitfield
Tim Zengerle