Program Staff

Reverend Dr. Sam Henderson
Interim Pastor/ Head of Staff
shenderson@moorings-presby.org
239-213-5223 or ext. 223

Reverend Dr. Sam Henderson is the son of a Presbyterian minister who moved several times while Sam was growing up, but he calls Raleigh, NC his childhood home.  He is a graduate of L.S.U., The Gordon - Conwell Theological Seminary, and the Columbia Theological Seminary.  His ordination was 26 years ago.  He is married with 2 grown children.  His wife, Lane, is employed in Atlanta where she will remain while Sam is here with us.  

Reverend  Henderson has been Pastor/Associate Pastor/ Head of Staff in many churches throughout the southeast from 1985 until 2010.  In the last 10 years, he has served as Senior Pastor/Head of Staff in 4 Interim positions, including one in our Peace River Presbytery at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Ft. Myers, 7 years ago.   From 2007-2010 he was Pastor/Head of Staff of the 2,500 member First Presbyterian Church of Marietta.   Currently he is Chair of The Cherokee New Church Development Commission, and representative member of the Tri-Presbytery NCD Commission (Greater Atlanta, Cherokee, and Northeast Georgia).

Reverend Dr. James Kirk
Associate Pastor of Member Care
jkirk@moorings-presby.org
239-213-5226 or ext. 226

Jim Kirk originally came to Moorings as the Associate Minister for Christian Education in August of 1988.  Since early 2001 he has assumed the position of Associate Minister for Member Care. Prior to Naples Jim was the Associate Minister with Youth at the First Presbyterian Church of Sparta, NJ.

Jim graduated from Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA and Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA.  He is involved with the

Member Care ministries of the church. These include the ministries of the deacons, hospital visitors, shut-in visitors, Moorings friends, new member recruitment, member assimilation and the ongoing care for current church members.

In addition to his involvement in the various ministries of the Moorings Presbyterian Church, Jim is active with St. Matthew's House Homeless Shelter and the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Team.

Jim is married with one son and a step-son. Jim enjoys the Florida sun & surf, biking, running, tennis and above all else Scuba Diving

Martha Crofts
Coordinator of Family Ministries / Music Associate
mcrofts@moorings-presby.org
239-213-5244 or ext. 244

Martha Crofts has worked in music ministry with children and youth first as a volunteer, now Music Associate, since coming to Moorings in 1982 with her husband, Richard, who is Minister of Music.  She directs the Cherub and Choralier Choirs for children and the Youth Choir.  In addition, she is a Certified Kindermusik® Instructor and teaches a number of Kindermusik® classes for infants and young children.

In 1996 her duties were expanded when she became the church's first Coordinator of Family Ministries.  In this capacity, she plans events and programs offering fellowship, service, spiritual growth, and recreation aimed at family needs and concerns.  She also serves as the staff liaison to the Moorings Presbyterian Preschool.

Martha is a Southerner by birth (and speech).  She holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Greensboro College and has done graduate studies at Boston State College and Winthrop University.  She is an active member of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, Choristers Guild, and is a certified Associate in Church Music with the Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM).  She and husband, Richard, co-chaired PAM's 2006 Westminster Conference on Worship and Music held annually at Westminster College.

Richard Crofts
Minister of Music
rcrofts@moorings-presby.org
239-213-5246 or ext. 246

Richard Crofts became Minister of Music (organist/director) at Moorings in 1982. A Florida native, his college studies were completed at Greensboro College and Boston University School of Theology where he earned the Master of Sacred Music degree. He is an Associate of the American Guild of Organists and is a Certified Church Musician within the Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM).

Dick conducts the Chancel Choir including an annual Masterwork Chorus with orchestra. He also directs four handbell ensembles, two of which have made solo presentations in area, national, and international events in such places as New Mexico, Canada, Japan, England, South Korea, and Australia. He assists the music associate (and wife, Martha Crofts) with children and youth choristers. Dick organized and directs the annual concerts known as The Hyacinth Series with a history of more than twenty-five seasons.

Active in several professional organizations, Dick, along with Martha, co-chaired PAM's 2006 Westminster Conference on Worship and Music. He is a former Area chairman of the American Guild of English Handbell Ringers, and served on the Worship and Theology Committee of the Peace River Presbytery. Locally, he has been active in community music festivals for children, adults, and handbells.

Monty Richards
Director of Youth Ministries
mrichards@moorings-presby.org
239-213-5208 or ext. 208

Monty moved with his parents to Naples when he was twelve and graduated from Barron Collier High School. He attended North Carolina Wesleyan College on a basketball scholarship and attended Santa Fe Community College and the University of Florida. For fifteen years he has worked in and owned his own cabinet-making company.

For seven years Monty has overseen the Youth Ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Naples. He assisted the Youth Director for two years and when she resigned, he stepped in to run the program as a volunteer and Elder. He worked it as a full-time job overseeing weekly group meetings, and small group Bible studies for middle and high school as well as college age. 

Monty believes in reaching out to kids and going to “their” turf to form relationships and develop their respect. He is the life skills coach at Naples High School for the football and track teams and also has a close working relationship with the Young Life Club at Barron Collier High. His summer highlight is taking kids on an annual mission trip to Mexico -- to get them out of their culture and experiencing building homes for the destitute as well as learning what it is like to spend a week without being “wired”—no cell phone, internet or tv.

Reverend Dr. Frank T. Mohr, Jr.
Minister of Visitation (Volunteer)
239-213-5240 or ext. 240

Frank has been serving the Moorings Presbyterian Church for the past 12 years in season, after a quarter of a century in business in Human Resources as Executive Vice President for Culligan International Company. His care for the 500 workers at the parent company developed into a pastoral ministry. He attended McCormick Seminary in Chicago part-time at night finally receiving an MA and Dr. of Ministry degrees. He changed careers and was called to the position of Executive Director of the Church Federation of Greater Chicago working with 1,200 Protestant and Orthodox churches in the metro area. After 5 years, he realized that he wanted to be a pastor and was called to the Vanderbilt Church in Naples, FL where he was their first Associate Pastor.

After retiring in 1997, he was soon asked to help with the visitation ministry of the Moorings Church. He spends his pastoral time calling on and giving communion to shut-ins and some 88 golden agers who are between 90-103 years old. After Easter Frank coordinates a church luncheon celebration for these members who are for the most part healthy and active. Frank and his wife Jean have been married 60 years and are blessed with 4 children and 10 grandchildren. Hobbies include musky fishing and a collection of antique toys from the 19th century. Soon to be 83, he thanks God for all his blessings and each day of life..

Reverend Dr. Herbert B. Anderson
Minister of Visitation (Volunteer)
239-213-5240 or ext. 240

Moorings Church is blessed to have Herb as one of our ordained volunteer clergy staff. Dr. Anderson has a distinguished pastoral service of 49 years to Presbyterian churches, including The Brick Presbyterian Church in the city of New York, 1st Presbyterian Church in Lake Forest, IL, Southminster Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, OK, and the 1st Presbyterian Church in Harrison, AK.

Herb is a graduate of the College of Wouster and McCormick Seminary in Chicago, and he also holds 3 honorary degrees. Herb was active in the broader field of Presbyterian governing agencies, including Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Foundation, Chair of McCormick Seminary, and Chair of the Board of Pensions, Presbyterian Church (USA).

With his wife Mary Lou, they have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Herb's hobbies include golf and etymological acquisition and he is blessed with a humorous personality.

Reverend Nancy Peterson Stewart
Worship and Ministry Assistant (Volunteer)
nancystarlite@aol.com
239-431-6593 (home)

Reverend Nancy Peterson Stewart has been serving Moorings Presbyterian Church for 6 years as a Worship and Ministry Assistant volunteer. Her love for Jesus and her desire for others to know Him were key factors in her call to the ministry in 1985. these years at Moorings have opened a new and rewarding phase of ministry for Nancy. She was ordained in 1993 by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C. on a beautiful cherry-blossom-filled day. From 1992 to 2005 she served as a Staff Chaplain at Shady Grove Adventist Hospital in Rockville, MD. There she was responsible for patients in the maternal and pediactric areas of the hospital, as well as emergency call to all units as assigned 24/7. She was Board Certified by The College of Chaplains in 1995. Nancy received her Master of Divinity, Cum Laude, from The Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. in 1989, near where she grew up. Honolulu, Hawaii was her place of birth.

Nanette Rathbun
Preschool Director
nrathbun@moorings-presby.org
239-213-5250 or 239-649-1811

Mrs. Rathbun holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Speech Pathology/Audiology and Special Education from Ashland University and a Master of Arts degree in Elementary Administration from the University of Akron. Mrs. Rathbun has resided in Naples for 20 years and has been the director of the preschool for eight years. She is married and the mother of three sons.

Support Staff

Jana Geiger
Stewardship & Membership Manager
239-213-5233 or ext. 233
jgeiger@moorings-presby.org

Jana is the Stewardship/Membership Manager. Jana is originally from Illinois and is a graduate of Illinois State University where she studied Business Administration. She most recently worked for Fifth-Third Bank and has experience in various trust companies and accounting firms prior to her move to Naples, FL in 2001. She began her employment at Moorings in November 2006. Her interests include golfing, tennis, biking, and boating. She is an avid St. Louis Cardinal and Duke Blue Devil fan.

Cindy Lauri
Manager of Publications
239-213-5201 or ext. 201
clauri@moorings-presby.org

Cindy is the Manager of Publications. She is originally from Follansbee, WV, where the rest of her family remains. Cindy originally came to Florida in 1985 and worked in the office of a water softening company in West Palm Beach. In 1988 she moved to the west coast of Florida, and began working at Moorings Presbyterian Church as a part-time employee. When not working hard on the many church publications, Cindy's interests include boating, Nascar, and spending time with friends.

Michelle Link
Administrative Assistant
239-213-5222 or ext. 222
mlink@moorings-presby.org

Michelle is our Administrative Assistant. She grew up in Chicago and studied English at the University of Iowa. Michelle joined Moorings after taking time off from her professional life to raise her 2 children. She started her career in advertising as a Copywriter, and later worked in direct response advertising as a Senior Account Executive responsible for managing and executing all aspects of large-scale direct mail programs. In her free time, Michelle loves spending time with her family and friends.

Yasmin Mohammed
Director of Operations & Accounting
239-213-5232 or ext. 232
ymohammed@moorings-presby.org

Yasmin is Director of Operations and Accounting. She was born in Trinidad and has lived in Naples since 1988. She has Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Management, and has extensive experience in both fields. She was Director of Human Resources at LJH Global Investments in Naples, as well as a Senior Accountant in the Finance Department of Naples Community Hospital. In addition, she served the Collier County Government as an Accountant, primarily responsible for revenue and audit activities. Yasmin loves reading, cooking, and movies.

Alicia Rowland
Children and Family Ministries Assistant
239-213-5267 or ext. 267
arowland@moorings-presby.org

Alicia is our Assistant to Children's Ministeries.  A true native to not only Naples but Moorings Presbyterian.  She grew up attending Moorings and now she and her husband Scott are raising their two daughters in the church.  She received her BS from FSU in Child Development and  Human Relations and did masters work in Education at Mercer  University in Macon GA.  Alicia has a true passion for teaching children about the love of Christ and has been sharing that passion over the past 10 years through her involvement in Sunday School, Youth Fellowship, Wednesday Connection and Family Ministries.  She is excited to be a part of our staff and the growing focus on families and children.

Steven Tynski
Maintenance Technician
239-213-5219 or ext. 219
stynski@moorings-presby.org

Steve is our Maintainence Technician. Originally from Lavallette, NJ, Steve moved to Naples in 1976. Prior to his employment with Moorings, Steve worked for Florida Power and Light for 27 years as a Utility Design Engineer and Road Relocation Project Manager. His interests include boating, fishing, and diving. He and his wife also share a common interest in the care and collection of orchids, and they love to travel and spend time with their family.

Class of 2011

• Tamara Cannon
• Malcolm Chancey
• Bill Coen
• Robin Doyle
• Dee McClay
• Kris Monette (Youth Elder)
• Chuck Zundel

Class of 2012

• Marjorie Hemmer
• Susan Liebetrau
• Ruth McNeal
• Kathy Shannon
• Kathy Swingley
• Russell Williams

Class of 2013

• Sandy Brock
• Larry Fehrenbaker
• Bob Hubbard
• Jim Huddleston
• Jim Payne
• Mary Snore
• Jack Withrow