Our staff is dedicated to making Cherry hill a warm and inviting place for all of God's children.
Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church Staff
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The Reverend Teresa Peterson
Rev. Teresa Peterson has a long and active history in serving the Church. She began ordained ministry in 1997 in Wise River, Montana. Adaptability has been key in her life and ministry. Opportunities have arisen which have led her to unique and unexpected experiences. She's been active in Yellowstone, Detroit, Lake Huron, and again, Detroit Presbyteries. She's served as a Hunger Action Enabler, been a commissioner to General Assembly (GA) (2012) and will attend GA this summer, was moderator of Lake Huron Presbytery, is the current vice moderator of the Presbytery of Detroit and has served on countless presbytery committees. She is currently serving on COM (Commission on Ministry).
While being a part of the connectional church ranks high in importance, her greater joy is being involved with congregations as they explore the varied ways in which God is leading each to do ministry and mission. The last five years she has been engaged in intentional transitional/interim ministry. It has been rewarding work and she looks forward to getting to know the people of Cherry Hill and how God has been utilizing their gifts in ministry and mission.
Rev. Peterson has three grown children, Rachel, Sarah, & John, and three grandchildren, Fiona, Hazel, & Westley. Her hobbies include crafting, sewing, furniture refinishing, gardening plus being involved with vocal and handbell choirs, when time allows.
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Charles Miller
Charles Miller began his ministry of music at Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church on January 1, 2020. A native of Traverse City, Michigan, Charles graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Music degree in organ performance from the University of Michigan in the class of Robert Glasgow, and his master’s degree in choral conducting from the University of Connecticut.
With his first church job at age 13, he has been in music ministry for 40 years. From 2015 to 2019, Charles served as the associate organist for Detroit’s Cathedral Church of St. Paul. Prior to his move to Detroit, he served as the interim Associate Musician and Organist at the Cathedral of All Saints (Episcopal), Albany, NY. From 2006-2013, he was Minister of Music and Organist at National City Christian Church in Washington, D.C. and from 2001-2006, Associate Organist and Director of Music at Asylum Hill Congregational Church in Hartford, CT. Earlier positions include Director of Music and Organist, First Church of Christ in Hartford (Center Church), Hartford, CT, Organist/Choirmaster, Trinity Episcopal Church, Tariffville, CT, Assistant Organist, Christ Church (Episcopal), Grosse Pointe, MI, and Organist, First United Methodist Church, Farmington, MI.
Charles has been featured in solo recitals at the National Cathedral and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., St. Thomas Church and the Brick Presbyterian Church in New York City, York Minster, England and St. Paul’s Cathedral, London. He performed three times for the Spoleto Festival in South Carolina and his 1995 performance there was featured on NPR’s Pipedreams.
In addition to his position at Cherry Hill, Charles is President and Owner of Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists, LLC, a concert booking and artist management agency for concert organists.
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Kim McDonald
Kim McDonald is our Director of Finance and Office Administration.
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John Renaud
John Renaud is our Facilities Manager.
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Michael Sellers
Michael Sellers is our Livestream Manager
