Director of UKirk ETSU
John Golden
John Golden grew up in East Texas before moving to Atlanta to study engineering for his undergraduate degree. While there, John fell in love with campus ministry. John moved to Johnson City in 2018 to attend Emmanuel Christian Seminary, and graduated with his M.Div. in 2022.
John has been the Director of UKirk ETSU since July 2020. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, hiking, running, biking, and playing soccer.
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Campus Ministry Sub-Committee
The Campus Ministry Sub-Committee (CMSC) of Holston Presbytery oversees the actions and directions of UKirk ETSU. The committee meets on a quarterly basis, and its membership includes pastors and lay people from Johnson City, Bristol, Kingsport, and Jonesborough PC(USA) churches who feel called to serve on the college campus.
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Being a mission of Holston Presbytery means that UKirk ETSU is the college ministry of each of the churches in Holston Presbytery. We count on the support of each of the churches in Holston Presbytery to reach out to college students and further the ministry of the PC(USA) on the ETSU campus.
Rev. Brandon Davis
Moderator of the CMSC
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church
Rev. Karen Russell, ex officio
Transitional Executive Presbyter
Holston Presbytery
Lorie Fleenor
Cold Spring Presbyterian Church
Carolyn Andrews
Jonesborough Presbyterian Church
Dr. Phyllis Thompson
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Marianne Huff
Jonesborough Presbyterian Church
Dr. Mike Miyamoto
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church
Student Officers
As an ETSU Student Organization, UKirk ETSU is also led by an elected student leadership team. These student leaders embody Christian faith and discipleship and represent UKirk ETSU while on campus. They also engage with partners of this organization and with other students through events and programs.
President: Harvey Trueblood
Vice-President: Anna Samon
Secretary/Treasurer: Eli Amador