The First Presbyterian Church Staff

Rev. Martin R. Ankrum

Pastor / Head of Staff

Martin, a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa and Princeton Theological Seminary, has served three churches during his 20+ years of ministry coming to FPC in February of 2001. A native of Iowa, Martin met and married Julie Winneur in Michigan in 1993. Julie recently received her Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Education Dept. of UPJ. One daughter and one mangy dog complete their family.

Rev. Michael A. Pacelli III

Minister to Youth

Mike came to FPC Greensburg in 2004 after serving with a Teen and Youth Center in northern Pennsylvania. Mike received his B.A. in Political Science from UPJ in 1995 and his M. Div from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2001. Mike and his wife Debbie stay pretty busy chasing after their pride and joy; a Bulldog named Winston.

The Rev. Dr. Douglas E. Holben

Minister of Visitation

Doug graduated from Mt. Lebanon High School, Baldwin Wallace College, and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He served three Western Pennsylvania congregations before being called to executive service in Pittsburgh Presbytery from 1997 to 2000, and as Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of Redstone from 2000 to 2008, where he retired in July, 2008. Married in 1968, Doug and Joyce have two sons and two grandsons, and they enjoy golfing together.

Ms. Janet L. Schuchman

Director of Christian Education

Jan graduated from Edinboro State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education. She has been associated with FPC for a number of years, as a member, Sunday School and FPC preschool teacher. She has beenDirector of Christian Education for 16 years. She has two children, Jen and Jason.

Mr. Edgar B. Highberger

Minister of Music / Organist

Mr. Highberger has been Minister of Music of FPC since 1965. He is also Associate Professor of Music and University Organist at Seton Hill University and Accompanist for the Westmoreland Choral Society. Mr. Highberger earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in music education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Master of Fine Arts degree in organ performance from Carnegie-Mellon University. His post-graduate study was done in England at the York Minster (Cathedral). He is married to Joanne Salvador Highberger, a retired chemist.

Ms. Anita M. Garr

Director of Elementary Music

Ms. Garr is also the Assistant Organist on top of being the Director of Elementary Music. She holds degrees in music education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and the Peabody Conservatory of Music, and has done post-graduate study at Duquesne, Villanova, and Gannon Universities. Ms. Garr teaches elementary music in the Gateway School System, where she is the chair of the music department. Her duties at FPC include teaching music in the LOGOS program and in the Sunday School. Ms. Garr is the proud parent of one daughter.

Michelle Harbaugh

Assistant to the Minister of Music

Soprano soloist, Michelle L. Harbaugh, assists with the direction of the Chancel Choir and the Joyful Noise Singers. She also serves as a piano accompanist. Michelle earned an undergraduate degree in music education with a concentration in voice at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She did graduate study at IUP and at Duquesne University, and currently continues her study of voice with Katerina Musetti. Michelle is a music teacher, choir director, and vocal coach in the Connellsville Area School District.