Leslie Mott, M. Div., RYT, CFP, is a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). Most recently she served as Interim Head of Staff at the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City, and has also served as Interim minister at Palisades Presbyterian Church, North United Church of Christ, and Bridge Pastor at Mahopac…
Dawn Eiben is a Part-Time Executive Assistant at the Presbytery of Detroit. Dawn is a returning employee to the Presbytery. She missed the Presbytery’s energy and working with all of the wonderful pastors and members. She is happy to be back and excited to assist our pastors and congregations. Dawn is an Elder and longtime…
The Rev. Dr. Melissa Lynn Allison (she/her) is a pastor, teacher, conflict mediator, and peace and justice practitioner. Melissa grew up in Midland, Michigan, earned her undergraduate degree from Alma College (Go Scots!), and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies. She went on to Louisville Theological Seminary where she received her Master…
Kevin Smith started serving at his local congregation at age 16 when he became a Deacon. At age 18, he became an Elder and Youth Leader. Being a fourth generation Presbyterian, he brings deep roots and passion into any role he holds. Kevin is part of the worship tech team for the First Presbyterian Church…
Hello Everyone, My name is Unah Mutio Matu-Ngare and Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I worship at Calvary Presbyterian Church and St Matthew’s and St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church (SMSJ) both in Detroit. I am a member of the Thika Work Group. This group builds and fosters Christian relationships with the Presbytery of Thika…
Chair, Coordinating Cabinet Past Moderator of Detroit Presbytery Ruling elder since 1973, serving at Detroit Westminster, and now Canton Geneva, including six years as Clerk of Session Chair, PoD Committee on Nominations Vice Chair, Hospitality, COLA for 221st General Assembly Commissioner to the 218th and 224th General Assemblies Chair and Treasurer, Board of Trustees, Presbyterian…
Rev. Jasmine Smart is originally from the metro area of Portland, Oregon. She attended Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI and then went to Princeton Theological Seminary where she received her Master of Divinity. Her husband Jonathan was born and raised in the Detroit area, and they settled here in late 2016. She was ordained…
Tanya Rowland Kudla is the Office Manager and Executive Assistant at the Detroit Presbytery. Tanya brings over 20 years of administrative experience in office management and administrative work. Her role includes assistance in the implementation of presbytery policies and procedures, managing office operations, and facilitating various communications, such as the weekly updates. Tanya grew up…
