About Us
Pastor
Rev. James Devenish
James is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church Kosciusko; previously James pastored two international churches in Vienna over 16 years and was the Director of the International Christian School of Vienna, a K-12 US High School Diploma school. He is from London originally. From 2015-2023, the family lived in Keswick, NW England, where James pastored Lake Road Chapel.
James has a passion to teach and preach the word of God, and it is the greatest privilege of his life to do so in Mississippi.
James is married to Jutta, and they have three sons. They made the decision to move to and serve in Mississippi two years ago, and the Lord has confirmed that decision in many and various ways.
Staff
Culley Newman
Director of Youth Ministries
Culley Newman has been the part-time Director of Youth Ministries at FPC Kosciusko since 2021. He graduated from French Camp Academy before earning his B.A. in Biology Secondary Education and his Master’s in Educational Leadership/School Administration from Mississippi State University. He is principal at Ethel High School. Culley and his wife Melanie have three children: Katy Jo, Jake, and Addy.
Lauren McCool, Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Jackie Hill, Chief Musician
Melanie Newman, Pianist
Joe Carballo & Art Templeton, Facility Admins.
Joey Hill, Building Maintenance
Marsha Adams, Office Administrator
Mervin Foster, Custodian
Mary Fox, Housekeeping
Annette Kern, Kitchen Manager
Mildred Windom, Kitchen
Gennell Ashford, Kitchen
Joyce Rayford, Housekeeping