Our Ministries
Walk in a manner worthly of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work.
Colossians 1:10
WORSHIP Ministry
Ed Olson, Interim Pastor
Ed Olson has been a Teaching Elder in the PCA since 1984. He has served as Senior Pastor of Swannanoa Valley Presbyterian, Associate Pastor of Timonium Presbyterian, and Youth Director at Coral Ridge Presbyterian in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Most recently, he served as Interim Pastor at Story Memorial Presbyterian in Marion, NC. Ed earned a M.Div. from Reformed Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Speech Communications from Auburn University. Ed and his wife Connie have three grown children and have been blessed with four grandchildren. He and Connie love the outdoors, taking in the wonder and beauty of God’s creation.
MUSIC Ministry
Karin Lyle, Director
Classically trained on piano and self-taught on harp and violin, Karin Lyle joyfully leads worship service and special occasion music at Covenant Presbyterian Church. She also hosts a Monday night music jam at CPC that is open to the public. Karin cheerfully
demonstrates her love of God through her musical gifts and hospitality.
TEACHING Ministry
James Lyle, Ruling Elder
Adult Bible Study normally begins with a corny joke, leading into a verse by verse study of Scripture led by Jimmy Lyle. A second-generation Elder at Covenant Presbyterian Church, Jimmy has naturally stepped into the role of his late father, Jack Lyle, one of the founding Elders of CPC. Both gentlemen are highly respected for their teaching and study skills.
COUNSELING Ministry
Carolyn Olliff, NACCS, MAPCLC
All of us can get stuck living in a comfortable default mode. Nothing is wrong, but something is just not quite right. You can achieve a clearer picture of your potential, with all the joy and hope that offers. Crossroads Biblical Counseling uses assessment tools, particularly listening skills and intentional conversation, to help you unlock your strengths and abilities for a more focused, hopeful, and joy-filled life. Carolyn counsels females, couples, and families. She has an M.A. in Pastoral Counseling & Life Coaching from Liberty University, an M.A. in Christian & Classical Studies from Knox Theological Seminary, and a B.S. in Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Carolyn at 828-400-4081 or crossroadscarolyn@gmail.com.
Radiant
Reflection
Ministry
OUTREACH Ministry
T. Ross Owen, Ruling Elder
Covenant Presbyterian Church values the opportunity to reach out to our local community and beyond with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. One of our outreach ministries is Radiant Reflection. Our mission is to provide reflective clothing such as hats and vests to homeless pedestrians. It’s estimated that thousands of homeless pedestrians are killed or injured by vehicular traffic every year. Our goal is for homeless pedestrians to be safely seen. For more information or to make a donation, visit RadiantReflection.org.
MISSIONS Ministry
Rebecca Russell, Director
Covenant Presbyterian Church is committed to diligent prayer and financial support for our missionary families. One of our missionary families is Bruce and Pam Sinclair. Bruce and Pam currently serve in Kapchorwa, Uganda. Their mission is to create seminaries, which create pastors, which create churches, which create disciples. They delight to care not only for the spiritual needs of East Africians, but also for their physical and relational needs.
