Meet the Team
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Rev. Dr. Sheldon Steen, Pastor
As a (nearly) lifelong Presbyterian, Sheldon has been working in ministry for more than two decades, earning a Master of Divinity and Master of Theology from Columbia Theological Seminary. He received his PhD in Religion from FSU in 2023. Sheldon began his professional work in youth ministry in Florida and Georgia, and then as the Pastor of Jasper First Presbyterian Church in Jasper, Florida. After serving as a Parish Associate at Faith Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee, Sheldon directed the campus ministry at UKirk Tallahassee, serving Florida State University and Florida A&M University. He was called to CPC in June, 2020. Sheldon and his wife Mary have five children and one dog, love to camp, and are co-owners of Amicus Brewing Ventures in Tallahassee, where Sheldon serves as the head brewer. |
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Peri Flanigan, Director of Christian Education
Born and raised in Tallahassee, Peri attended Faith Presbyterian Youth Group and went on to study at Florida State. In her time at FSU, she majored in English and Religious Studies while also being an active member in UKIRK ministries under both Rev. Dr. Sheldon Steen and Matt Frease. Peri was a UKIRK outreach intern during her senior year of college and was the Children and Youth intern at Faith Presbyterian for two summers during college. Peri recently moved back to Tallahassee after spending three years living in Bowling Green, Ohio and she is excited to be back in Tallahassee and having the opportunity to work with youth again. She enjoys reading, listening to music, puzzles, and watching movies. |
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Shannon Guse, Church Administrator
Shannon Guse is a former middle and high school health teacher who most recently served as the Director of High School and College Ministries at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church in Dallas, TX. Prior to moving to Dallas, she worked with youth at Faith Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee, FL for 16 years. Shannon is excited to be back in Tallahassee with her husband Matt and two adult children. She loves reading, spending time outdoors, and volunteering in the community. |
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Colby White, Choir Director
Colby is coming to us from Nashville, TN where he wore many different hats at Westminster Presbyterian Church over the past 10 years. From singing, to handbells, to standing in for the main Director, he was very involved. Before coming to Tallahassee, he taught middle school choirs and music production in Brentwood, TN. Other time back home was spent singing in community, semi-professional, and professional vocal groups like the Nashville Symphony Chorus, SONUS, and Vocal Arts Nashville. He was an avid vocal coach in the community and loves to sing with friends. When he is not singing, or teaching, he is either grilling food or enjoying time with his wife, Sarah, and dog, Dobby. He looks forward to growing as an educator, director, and overall person amidst so many wonderful people and opportunities here at CPC! |
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Dr. Dean Peiskee, Pianist
Dr. Galen Dean Peiskee, Jr. has his degrees in piano performance and accompanying from Texas Christian University and Florida State University. He and his wife Cheryl (who is also a pianist) have six active children. He has been happy to serve as Christ Presbyterian Church's pianist since 2014. |
Joshua Bulter, Children's Choir Director
Joshua Butler has a passion for making music accessible to people of all ages. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida with 3 awesome cats. He graduated from Columbus State University in 2021 with his bachelor's degree in Music Education. He, then, went on to teach choir for four years at Kendrick High School while being the choir director at Grace Presbyterian Church. He is currently a 1st-year master's student in Choral Conducting at Florida State University.
Joshua Butler has a passion for making music accessible to people of all ages. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida with 3 awesome cats. He graduated from Columbus State University in 2021 with his bachelor's degree in Music Education. He, then, went on to teach choir for four years at Kendrick High School while being the choir director at Grace Presbyterian Church. He is currently a 1st-year master's student in Choral Conducting at Florida State University.
Valeria (Ms. Val) Bustos, Nursery Attendant
Please extend a warm welcome to Ms. Val, a third-year English Education major at Florida State University. She was born and raised in South Florida, where she developed a passion for teaching and volunteering. Valeria is excited to work as a nursery assistant and be part of this wonderful community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, sewing, and playing basketball. One of her favorite things is learning about new topics and exploring different places. In the future, Valeria plans to move up north to continue her teaching journey and grow in her career as an educator.
Please extend a warm welcome to Ms. Val, a third-year English Education major at Florida State University. She was born and raised in South Florida, where she developed a passion for teaching and volunteering. Valeria is excited to work as a nursery assistant and be part of this wonderful community. In her free time, she enjoys reading, sewing, and playing basketball. One of her favorite things is learning about new topics and exploring different places. In the future, Valeria plans to move up north to continue her teaching journey and grow in her career as an educator.
Amelia Eagle, Nursery Attendant
Amelia Eagle is from Pensacola, Florida, where she has lived her whole life. She graduated from Florida State University this past May, having completed a degree in psychology with a double minor in criminology and law and philosophy. She is now pursuing a masters, also at Florida State, in Applied American Politics and Policy. Her goal is to be a criminal defense lawyer as she is incredibly interested in the law process.
She has worked with kids in the past, most often as a tutor in mathematics. Her most relevant experience with kids, however, is with her niece and nephews (ages 6, 3, and 6 months respectively). They are her most prized relationships and she has quite a fun time playing tag, hide and seek, dress up, or whatever it is that they would like to do. Their wish is her command!
Amelia Eagle is from Pensacola, Florida, where she has lived her whole life. She graduated from Florida State University this past May, having completed a degree in psychology with a double minor in criminology and law and philosophy. She is now pursuing a masters, also at Florida State, in Applied American Politics and Policy. Her goal is to be a criminal defense lawyer as she is incredibly interested in the law process.
She has worked with kids in the past, most often as a tutor in mathematics. Her most relevant experience with kids, however, is with her niece and nephews (ages 6, 3, and 6 months respectively). They are her most prized relationships and she has quite a fun time playing tag, hide and seek, dress up, or whatever it is that they would like to do. Their wish is her command!
Abasiono Udofiah, Media Technician
Abasiono was born & raised in Tallahassee. After high school graduation, he joined the military. He just finished his tour of duty and returned home to start college at FAMU. Abasiono serves with us on Sunday mornings in the media booth.
Abasiono was born & raised in Tallahassee. After high school graduation, he joined the military. He just finished his tour of duty and returned home to start college at FAMU. Abasiono serves with us on Sunday mornings in the media booth.