STAFF

OUR STAFF

Rev. Dr. Sue Coller

Lead Pastor - she/her/hers

Sue joined us in 2015, having served five churches and one presbytery prior to becoming our pastor.

 

Sue is passionate about providing a safe place and culture where faith is nurtured, curiosity is encouraged, diversity welcomed, and all are loved. She also has a passion for helping people live a faith that impacts their lives beyond the church. Her go to re-energizing place is in nature, which she finds to be an incredibly powerful source of inspiration and connection. She is married to
Linda, with whom she shares a love of dogs, especially Katie, their Welsh Springer Spaniel.

 

Sue received her Bachelor’s degree in religion and archaeology from Boston University, her Master of Divinity degree from San Francisco Theological Seminary, and her Doctor of Ministry degree in Church Revitalization from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago.

Dr. Kris ‘Bubba’ Brammer

Director of Christian Education

Kris has over 25 years of experience in ministry with children, youth and adults. Kris joined the FPC staff in 2017 and is passionate about creating and learning environment for all ages that promotes a safe place to ask questions and explore our faith together. He shares his life and ministry with his wife Kris Adler-Brammer, a native of Nebraska, and they also enjoy their goofball of a dog named Wrigley.

 

Kris received his Master’s degree in Christian Education from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education (now Union Theological Seminary) in Richmond, VA, his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Radford University, in Radford, VA, and is currently working on his Doctor of Educational Ministry at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA. Kris is also a Certified Christian Educator in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Rev. Jock Tut Paleak

Pastor for Sudanese Services

Jock is an ordained Presbyterian minister who came to Lincoln from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Gallatin, Tennessee where he served for almost ten years. He attended the Memphis Theological Seminary, Western Kentucky University and Volunteer State Community College. Jock joined the First Presbyterian Church Team as Parish Associate for Sudanese Ministries in 2016.

Dr. Brian Pfoltner

Music Director

Brian oversees the entire music program at First Presbyterian and directs the adult choir, bell choir, and various instrumental groups.  He directed the creation of the Arts for the Soul — Music & Fine Arts Series at First Presbyterian, and has served as its artistic and executive director since its founding in the fall of 2007. 

 

Brian received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1995.  Brian has performed with such groups as the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, Plymouth Brass, Nebraska Trumpet Ensemble, Lincoln Municipal Band, and the Third Chair Chamber Players. He is also a past conductor of the Lincoln Community Concert Band.

Contact Brian at musicdir@fpclincoln.org

Carrie Cross

Church Administrator

Carrie is serving as the administrator for the church ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently.  She has a Bachelor in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Human Resources from Doane University.   Her professional background has been in business with a primary focus on accounts payable and receivable as well as administrative work.  When Carrie is not manning the desk and coordinating church activities she enjoys riding horses or reading a book. Contact Carrie with any and all questions or requests you may have including having your wedding in our church.

Dr. Charles Ore

Organist

Charles received a master of music degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and a doctor of musical arts degree from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. From 1966 to 2001, Charles was professor of music and chair of the Music Department at Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska. He was also the cantor of Pacific Hills Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska from 1975-2001 and Associate Organist at First-Plymouth Congregational Church, Lincoln, Nebraska from 2001-2006. Charles has released several recordings of organ and choral music available through Concordia Publishing House and Organ Works. Charles is an accomplished organ recitalist, composer of organ and choral music, and is a leader in the use and development of improvisation in organ playing.

Sam Malan

Videographer & Editor

Katie

Use whatever pronoun you want - if there's food, I'll answer!

Katie is Pastor Sue’s Welsh Springer Spaniel, who shows up on occasion during the week to brighten the day of the staff. Contact Katie by giving her a treat.

Jennifer DeCamp

Finance Administrator

Jennifer is a native of Lincoln with some stints in Vietnam, Iowa, and other cities across
Nebraska.


Her past non-profit experience (volunteer and professional) includes the Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association, The Chadron Native American Center, St. Clare’s Catholic Church (Clarinda, Iowa), the Clarinda
Community Preschool, and the Holmes Elementary PTO. With her passion for numbers, words, and equality; she finds the most fulfillment in being part of a community organization as opposed to a big corporation. But her biggest love is her three daughters. When she isn’t playing chauffeur, gossiping with teenage girls, or trying to call her oldest at college in California, you are most likely to find her hiding in a corner reading her book of the day.

Maria Brown

Communications

Maria, a Nebraska native, joined FPC in 2023, bringing a rich blend of creativity and technical expertise. Maria had a hard time deciding what to study in college and ended up earning degrees in both Graphic Design and Business Administration. Outside the office, Maria loves sharing their passion for theatre and art with local high  schools, traveling with their husband, and spending time with their golden retriever and two cats.