Welcome to Presbytery of the Miami Valley!
We are fortunate to have several new pastors who have recently joined our presbytery. This is one of a series of articles to introduce and welcome them as they begin their ministries with congregations within our presbytery.
Carol Pierson: First Presbyterian Church, Sidney
The Rev. Carol Pierson began serving Sidney First Presbyterian Church as their Designated Pastor on June 1. Originally from Jonesborough TN, the oldest town in Tennessee, Carol began her ministry in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) as a Christian educator. As an educator, she developed faith formation opportunities and led volunteers in in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia.

As a Minister of Word and Sacrament, Carol has served congregations in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and North Carolina in the roles of associate pastor, solo pastor, and interim pastor.

Her involvement in presbyteries has included serving on an examination for fit team, moderating a mission grant committee, co-creating a literacy task force, and serving on a preparation for ministry committee.

Carol is a graduate of Union Presbyterian Seminary (MACE & MDiv), Emmanuel Christian Seminary (MAR), and Milligan College (BS).
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