First Presbyterian Church Staff
Pastor John Pea and his spouse Dr. Kim Fara send their greetings to the FPC Boone church, friends, and the community of Boone. John has a BA in religion studies from the University of Indianapolis, an MA in English from Ball State University, and an MDiv from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. He also did advanced coursework in speech communication and performance studies at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. As a life-long learner, he loves to read, to write poetry, and to engage in theatre and performance work. His wife Kim retired from DMACC in Carroll in 2017 where she taught math, science, and statistics for 26 years. She still teaches on-line courses for DMACC and other community colleges in the state. Kim is a true Iowan, earning her three degrees respectively from the University of Iowa, Drake, and Iowa State University. She loves quilting, reading, cooking and joining John in loving Kim’s two daughters and their families.
Pastor John will be in the office Monday 8a to 2p, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8a to noon and Thursdays from 10-noon or by appointment. His email is [email protected]
Office Administrator, Kathy Toms started with First Presbyterian Boone in 2010. She is a graduate of Iowa State University with degrees in Marketing and a M.B.A. in General Business. Kathy has gained a variety of customer service experience working in the automotive, communication and government industries. Hobbies include reading, scrapbooking , chalk art, baking, and family time. Kathy and her husband Mike have raised five children. Tuck and Willow are brother/sister labradoodles that Kathy and Mike take to pasture and the Ledges for walks. The grand pups, Theo and Clea visit and like pancakes for breakfast. Three grand daughters have stolen our hearts. Volunteering is important to Kathy. She volunteers in the 4-H program (25+years) and is a school board member (21) for the United Community School District. Forming connections and hospitality are also important to her.
She can answer your questions about financial contributions, scheduling a room and more. Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 8a to noon.
She can answer your questions about financial contributions, scheduling a room and more. Office hours are Monday thru Friday from 8a to noon.