Meet Our Staff
Humble in spirit, bold in service
Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier's Bio
Tony is the Moderator of the Session, the Head of Staff, primary preacher, and vision setter for the congregation.
What Does He Like Most About First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta?
“The conviction, compassion, and community this congregation embodies and pursues for its members, the city of Atlanta, and for the world.”
What Did He Do Before This Role?
Tony was the Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Allentown (PA) from 2009-2014 and an Associate Pastor for the Westminster Presbyterian Church (West Chester, PA) from 2003-2009. I have an undergraduate degree in Theology and Philosophy from Eastern University, a Master of Divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Missio Dei Seminary in Philadelphia.
More About Tony:
“I am married to Rev. Katie Sundermeier and we have two children, Jonny and Luke. I love to cook, play golf, coach basketball, and shamelessly root for all the professional sports teams from Philadelphia. I am the Chair of the Board of Trustees for Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, and I am on the boards of Columbia Theological Seminary, Midtown Alliance, and The Piedmont Park Conservancy. I also serve the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta as a member of the Personnel Committee.”
Connect with our team
Accounting and Administration
Executive assistant to senior pastor and HR manager
Sheila Daniely
(404) 228-7715
sdaniely@firstpresatl.org
Care Ministries, Faith Formation and Discipleship
Associate pastor for congregational life
Rev. Dr. Katie Sundermeier
(404) 228-7721
ksundermeier@firstpresatl.org
Associate Pastor for Faith Formation and Global Mission
Rev. Dr. Barry Gaeddert
(404) 228-7718
bgaeddert@firstpresatl.org
Director of Youth, College, and Young Adults Ministries
Ben Fletcher
(404) 228-7751
bfletcher@firstpresatl.org
Chief Ministry Officer and STEMBLER SCHOLAR AND DIRECTOR OF BIBLICAL AND THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION
Rev. Dr. Chris Holmes
(404) 228-7713
cholmes@firstpresatl.org
Director of Children’s and family ministry and director of pmo
Katie Covington
(404) 228-7712
kcovington@firstpresatl.org
Assistant Director for Youth, College, and Young Adult Ministry
Lauren Ghighi
404) 228-7751
lghighi@firstpresatl.org
Connections & Communications
Community Ministries
Worship and the Arts
First Presbyterian Preschool
Facilities & Security
Assistant director of Facilities
Darrell Ivey
Custodian
Bennie Crawford
Security Officer
Steven Martin