Staff and Volunteers
Pastor – Rev. Dr. Kimberly N. Young – 
Pastor Kimby loves Bible study and faith exploration. Her greatest joy in ministry is to teach or have conversations about God. So come share what you believe or explore your questions. Come discover your next steps along your spiritual journey. Kimby believes we all have gifts to share and we are all called to offer those gifts in the world to be used for the common good. Seekers are welcome.
Kimby came to First Presbyterian Church of Gardner on November 1, 2015. Born in Mississippi and raised in Memphis, TN, Kimby graduated high school in Monett, MO. Kimby holds a Masters in Christian Education and a Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia and a Doctor of Ministry in Religious Education from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. Kimby served previously for 3 years in Warren, PA, 13 years at Westminster Presbyterian in Des Moines, Iowa, and 12 years at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Overland Park, Kansas.
Administrative Assistant – Connie Crabbs –
Connie was born and raised in Gardner, Ks. She is married to husband, Ron (USMC, LtCol, ret.), and they have 4 children and 11 grandchildren (with Ashley pictured right). Connie began her service to First Presbyterian on April 1, 2006. She truly enjoys helping and serving others. One of her personal challenges is to remember the names of all our congregational membership, and she succeeds quite well in this goal. She loves her job very much and thanks God every day for this opportunity. Connie enjoys traveling to Europe and taking frequent road trips with her husband throughout the United States. Connie loves to laugh and to make others laugh. “This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad it” – Psalm 118:24
Music Director – Dean Faulk
Dean has been serving at First Presbyterian Church of Gardner since 2017. A lifelong Presbyterian and singer, Dean has led a variety of music ensembles. He enjoys a wide spectrum of music and introduces variety into the congregation. His heart is for praising Jesus and encouraging others to sing and make a joyful noise to the Lord.
Organist – Alice Rollf
Alice has been playing for this congregation for many years. She makes music to praise God and encourage others. Alice and her husband Wayne raised their children in this church and support the work of the church in many ways. Alice teaches Adult Bible Study regularly and participates in the women’s organization. Outside the church Alice is very active in the community, serving to help others in numerous ways.
Pianist – Robyn Forkner
– Robyn was born and raised in Kearney, Nebraska and has enjoyed participating in church music ministries throughout her life. Her full-time career as a funeral director began in 1991 in Seattle, WA, and in 2004 she relocated to Kansas when she accepted a position as a Director with Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home in Olathe. Robyn is married to John Forkner and they reside in Spring Hill. She is glad to have found a church family in First Presbyterian Church of Gardner, and feels blessed to be able to share the gift of music with others.
Youth Directors – Dave and Cindy Rollf –
Dave and Cindy Rollf have been leading the youth group at FPC since 1995. They live in Gardner with their two children, Nalleli and Jon, but consider all the teens to be their kids as well. They love spending time with the youth and guiding them through the trials that come along with growing up and helping them discover how their faith in Jesus can be a foundation for a great future. They enjoy leading the group as they live out their faith here at home and as they travel across the country on mission trips. Dave is a police officer for the City of Gardner and Cindy works at Oakbrook Animal Hospital as a veterinary technician in addition to helping run the JOY Closet – thrift store ministry of FPC.
Building Superintendent – Phil Lenahan
Custodian – Garry Peacock
Treasurer – Wayne Rollf
Currently Serving Elders – The Session – 2024 – Clerk of Session, Ron Crabbs
Classes Class of 2024 Class of 2025 Class of 2026
Worship Seth Cooper Davis Tropansky Poppy Zurcher
Discipleship Mitch McSwane Linda Wolf Ginger Crist
Mission Tracy McCabe Karen Elliott Lynn Moldrup
Operations Dave Sinclair Randy Rieger Larry Schick
Currently Serving Board of Deacons – 2024 – Carl Frahme, Moderator
Class of 2024: Class of 2025: Class of 2026:
John Kunkel Amy Hittle Shana Devlin
Shirley Harley Derreck Hittle Kelly Johnson
Carl Frahme Judy Lenahan Joseph Kioko
Susan Rushing Debbie Pickell Judy Mason
Barbara Sue Sweetwood Gary Richardson Sandy Nellor