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Pastor

Rev. Daniel Vigilante

Rev. Daniel Vigilante is a lifelong Presbyterian – and the grandson of a Presbyterian pastor. He grew up in Morris Plains and graduated from Morristown High School in 1995. Discerning a call to ministry from an early age, he went straight to seminary after college, earning a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2004. He is currently working toward his Doctor of Ministry at Duke Divinity School. He has served congregations in New Jersey, California, and Minnesota.

Daniel has a heart for leading God’s people in worship that is engaging, approachable, and true to our Reformed tradition. His passion is to help churches grow in faith, in mission, and in number by reaching out and connecting with the community in new and dynamic ways – sharing the love of God in Jesus Christ in word and action.

When not in church, he loves to travel, hike, paint, read, cook, and snowboard. Daniel and his husband James are living in the manse here in Morristown and have two dogs named Freddie and Harry.

(973) 538-1776 Ext. 2015

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Associate Pastor

Rev. Audrey Webber

Rev. Audrey Webber (she/her) serves as the Associate Pastor, overseeing pastoral care, adult education, and outreach. She is a cradle Presbyterian and has spent most of her life in New York City. She received her bachelor’s from Hunter College, double majoring in Religion and Art History, her MDiv from Princeton Theological Seminary, focusing on pastoral care, and is currently in the PhD program in Practical Theology at the University of Glasgow.

Being with people is her passion, especially in the context of the church, preferably over mac and cheese! She is also committed to using the arts and creative programming in her work. She has involved this creativity at PCM and her previous churches, including the First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York and her leadership in the NYC Presbytery.

In her free time, Audrey loves to create art, write, root on the Yankees, visit museums, watch TCM, and spend time with her husband, Woodie, who is a full-time artist and their son, Russell.

(973) 538-1776 Ext. 2017

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Director of Children, Youth, and Families

Alexandra Mead

Alexandra grew up in the Presbyterian Church of Morristown. She was baptized, educated, and then married here. She and her husband, David, have raised their three children at PCM.

Alexandra began directing the Christian Education programs at PCM in 2010. She leads our Sunday school, Midweek program, and Vacation Bible School, along with a bible study and special events for children and their parents.

Alexandra has served on the Board of Directors of Cornerstone Family Programs, The Junior League of Morristown, and the Garden Club of Morristown. Alexandra and David live in Mendham, where they enjoy renovating their 1906 Victorian home and working in their yard and garden.

(973) 538-1776 Ext. 2016

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Director of Music Ministries

Jacob Montgomery

Jacob Montgomery, a native of Raleigh, NC, is a doctoral candidate in the studio of David Higgs at the Eastman School of Music. He graduated from the studio of David Higgs with his Master of Music in Organ Performance in Literature in 2020 after receiving degrees in both chemistry and music performance from East Carolina University in 2018. Jacob received recognition as both a chemist and musician, receiving the Franklin Ritter Award for Young Chemists, The Thomas Jones Scholarship for Chemists, the Olive G. Long Memorial Scholarship for Pianists, the Clay J.H. Organ Scholar Endowed Fund, and East Carolina’s Outstanding Senior award. In 2014, he was awarded his Colleague certification from the American Guild of Organists (AGO). The previous organ scholar at Duke Chapel in Durham, NC, Montgomery worked vigorously at this epicenter of musical output, which held weekly Vespers, Evensong, and communion services. Jacob most recently served as the Director of Music and Organist at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Rochester, NY.

Recently, Jacob competed as a semi-finalist in the National Young Artist Competition in Organ Performance at the National American Guild of Organists convention in San Francisco. Additionally, Jacob was awarded first prize in the 19th Annual International Organ Competition of West Chester, PA. Jacob maintains an active performance calendar, appearing in recitals across the United States. During his undergraduate degrees, Jacob studied under Andrew Scanlon, FAGO, Christopher Jacobson, FRCO, Dr. John O’Brien (harpsichord), and Dr. Keiko Sekino (piano), performing in masterclasses with Dorothy Papadakos, Dr. Janette Fishell, Dr. John Walker, Dr. Ann Labounsky, Dr. Kola Olowabi, and Chris Lane. Additionally, Jacob served in the lab of Dr. Anne Spuches, studying the correlation of pesticide usage with Type II diabetes, using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry techniques to analyze the composition of various mediums, including swine liver, kidney, and fat, as well as human plasma.

(973) 538-1776 Ext. 2025

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Youth Group Advisors

Abby Semple and
Kevin Johnson

Abby Semple currently works on event operations for a local nonprofit. She graduated from Emerson College (Boston) with a bachelors in Visual Media Arts. Abby grew up in Morristown attending PCM and began helping with the PCM Youth Group with Kevin in 2021.

Kevin Johnson currently works as a data analyst for a consulting group. Prior to this, he was a high school physics teacher. He graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelors of Science in Physics. Kevin grew up in Denville, NJ and began helping with the PCM Youth Group with Abby in 2021.

(973) 538-1776

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Nursery School Director

Jeanne Mueller

Jeanne Mueller has been the Director of the PCM Nursery School since August 2015. She was a teacher at the school for ten years and a member of the Advisory Board. The Nursery School has six staff members teaching classes that provide an outstanding early childhood experience for children ages 2.5 years through age 5. Jeanne has two children, a daughter who is a teacher in Indianapolis and a son who is a 2023 graduate of the University of Oregon. Both of her children attended the Nursery School. Jeanne and her staff help to continue the level of excellence that has been established at the school.

Visit the Nursery School Website

(973) 540-1114 Ext. 2023

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Director of Administration

Paul Koski

Paul joined PCM in 2021 with a financial services background. Most recently, he worked at Morgan Stanley focusing on operational improvement, business analytics, and business management. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Industrial Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology. Paul and his wife Dorothy have three children and live in Ridgewood, NJ.

(973) 538-1776 Ext. 2014

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Communications Manager

Amanda Tufts

Amanda comes from a deep marketing background, focusing on experience, connection, and engagement. She graduated from Emerson College (Boston) with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communications and from Saint Elizabeth University (Morristown) with a Master’s in Organizational Change Management.

On the weekend, you will find Amanda reading a good book, riding her motorcycle, planning her next trip to Ireland, or trying to get her husband AJ, their two kids and three dogs to stay still for a photo. Send help.

(973) 538-1776 Ext. 2021

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Administrative Assistant

Kay Smith

Kay is originally from Santa Barbara, CA and graduated with a BS in Education from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. As a grad student there, she studied abroad in Morelia, Mexico and earned a Certificate of Proficiency in Spanish. She taught Elementary School in San Juan Bautista, CA and in Englewood, NJ before moving to Madison. She comes to us from Drew University where she spent fifteen years serving as the Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President.

Kay now lives in Convent Station with her husband and has three grown children. She enjoys being outdoors, sports (especially playing pickleball), travel, reading and, of course, loves spending time with her three grandchildren.

office@pcmorristown.org

(973) 538-1776 Ext. 2010

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Senior Sexton

Kristo Pango

Kristo Pango joined the church staff as sexton at the Parish House in October 2013. He maintains the buildings and grounds and provides support at events and services. Kristo and his family came to the U.S. from Albania in 2008. He and his wife Argjiro have three children. In Albania, Kristo was a pastor at the Way of Hope Evangelical Baptist Church. He came to witness to fellow Albanians who now live in the New York and New Jersey area. He feels that working as a sexton at our church, in a Christian environment, will help him in his mission to reach out to others and plant churches in Albanian communities.

(973) 538-1776

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Financial Administrator

Brian Potten

Brian is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New York and New Jersey, with 30 years of diversified experience, both in the public and private sector. Brian has been responsible for a variety of finance and accounting functions, including effective financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, internal controls, and policies & procedures, just to name a few. His work has provided the basis for management decision making and long-term strategic planning. His vast experience allows him to focus on the big picture while being attuned to the details.

Brian is a graduate of the City University of New York-Baruch College with a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Accounting.

Brian is employed as an Associate at Your Part-Time Controller, LLC, a firm that provides outsourced CFO and Controller services to nonprofit organizations.

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Deacons

The ministry of the Board of Deacons is one of compassion, witness, service, and sharing in the redeeming love of Jesus Christ for the poor, the hungry, the sick, or anyone in distress. Our deacons, who serve a three-year term, work with the staff to provide pastoral care and outreach to members who are homebound or have other needs that call for special attention.

Session

An important part of Presbyterian tradition is to provide persons with particular gifts to share in discernment of God’s Spirit and governance of God’s people. The Session is comprised of those called into this ministry and elected as Elders. An Elder is a lay person charged with serving as an administrator or ordained to an office. They may also serve in preaching or pastoral roles. Together with the pastors, the Session governs the church, providing leadership, spiritual discernment, and guidance.