First Presbyterian Church
Joseph Washburn is currently serving as a Pastor at First Presbyterian Church. Prior to this role, Joseph held various pastor positions at Culdee Presbyterian Church, Banner Elk Presbyterian Church, and Topsail Presbyterian Church. Joseph holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Church & Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity from the same institution, a Master of Arts in Christian Education from Presbyterian School of Christian Education, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of South Carolina.
First Presbyterian Church
PC(USA) congregation founded in 1892 in E. Kentucky. Mission-oriented. Annual mission destination for ~400 housing volunteers from around the United States who partner with Housing Development Alliance. Church flanked by two mission cottages. Superb children's choir that draws from local area.