Tom has been Columbia’s pastor since 2000. Formerly a newspaper publisher, he is a graduate of Davidson College and Columbia Theological Seminary. He has a passion for working with the homeless and with organizations striving to prevent homelessness, including Decatur Cooperative Ministry and Our House. He also enjoys creative worship planning and preaching. Tom believes that Jesus Christ can be found in every person’s story if we just take the time to stop and listen to each other. Stories, he says, build relationships and tear down walls. Tom enjoys hiking, traveling and even throwing a little pottery once in a while.

Jeff joined the staff of Columbia Presbyterian Church as Organist/Music Director in March 2011. He has served in churches for the past 45 years in the roles of music director, organist or combination organist/music director in Decatur, GA, College Park, GA, Macon, GA and Tallassee, AL.

Jeff retired as director of choral activities the DeKalb School of the Arts in 2020, a position that he held from 2003. He is a graduate of Auburn University receiving the Bachelor’s of Music Education in 1986, the Master’s in Education in 2006, and the Education Specialist degree in 2008. Jeff will be returning to the classroom fall 2024 as part-time director of choral activities at Dunwoody High School.

In his spare time Jeff loves to travel. Some of his favorite destinations are New York City, Salt Lake City, Australia, London and the mountains. And most of all Jeff loves spending time with his chiweenie, Rudy, going on walks and hiking.