OUR LEADERS


Pastoral Staff

Alex and Mary Nell Coblentz

Alex and Mary Nell Coblentz began their ministry at French Camp Presbyterian Church in July 2008 - Alex as the pastor and Mary Nell as the Ministry Coordinator.

Alex Coblentz grew up in Brazil, the son of missionaries. He is a graduate of the Stony Brook School, Davidson College with a degree in French, and Gordon Conwell Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. He has served as a Pastor, and in 3 Christian schools as a teacher, principal, and Director of Development.

Mary Nell Coblentz grew up in Huntersville, NC and is a graduate of North Mecklenburg High School and Pfeiffer College with a degree in Christian Education. She has served as a Director of Christian Education, Children’s Ministry Coordinator, and has worked as a Library Assistant.

Alex and Mary Nell have been in the ministry, both the pastorate and Christian education, since their marriage in 1974; they have 3 grown children and 8 grandchildren.


Elders

Left to Right: Lance and Anne Katherine Ragsdale, Larry and Jeré Littlejohn, Dennis and Cindy Cox, Alex and Mary Nell Coblentz, John Robert and Peggy Cockrell, Glen and Debbie Barlow, Bruce and Kim Hosket.

Glen Barlow serves as the Church Treasurer, the Mayor of French Camp, and Sales Manager for WFCA Radio. Glen’s wife Debbie, was the Administrative Assistant in the FCA Dean of Student’s Office. They were also Dorm Subs and together catered many of the meals served for special occasions here at French Camp. After a long and heroic battle with cancer, Debbie was gathered to her home in heaven on Oct. 25, 2022.

John Robert Cockrell and his wife Peggy have been at French Camp for over 50 years and have served in numerous capacities. John Robert served as the H.S. Principal at FCA  for many years and is currently the Athletic Director. Peggy taught school at French Camp Elementary School until she retired in 2000.

Dennis Cox teaches Old Testament Survey and Christian Worldview classes at French Camp Academy and often teaches Sunday School at the church. He and his wife Cindy are dorm parents in Griffin Dorm.

Bruce Hosket is a former Football Coach and Dorm Parent at French Camp Academy, and for 35 years was the Dean of Students with oversight of the boarding staff and students. He is also a graduate of FCA. Bruce’s wife Kim works in the high school library and serves as the church Custodian. Bruce teaches an adult Sunday School class at the church. Together they have founded a counseling ministry of French Camp Presbyterian Church called Renew, Marriage Intensives.

Larry Littlejohn is the Clerk of the FCPC Session, former moderator of Mississippi Valley Presbytery, and former moderator of the ARP General Synod. He is the Assistant Principal at French Camp Academy, has taught H.S. Math and was Camp Director for FCA’s Camp of the Rising Son. Larry’s wife Jeré is a retired college professor from Ole Miss.

Lance Ragsdale is Vice President of Development at French Camp Academy, is often a guest preacher at area churches and teaches Sunday School at the church. His wife, Anne Katherine, is the church pianist, the accompanist for the FCA choir and a collaborative pianist who performs with both students and faculty at Mississippi State University.


Deacons

Greg Browning David Dennis
Danny Donald
Jason Purvis
Roy Purvis

 

Music Ministry Team

Anne Katherine Ragsdale
Kevin O’Brien
David Dennis
Alex Coblentz

 

Custodial Staff

Custodian: Kim Hosket, Bruce Hosket
Lawn Maintenance: Matthew Dennis