The staff of Old Pine provides spiritual and musical leadership for the young and old. They ensure a welcome environment for members and visitors alike in our historic building and churchyard.

Rev. Jason R. Ferris     Pastor      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Jason Ferris was installed as the eighteenth pastor of Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church in 2011. Raised in rural Mississippi, Jason lived for many years in New York City, where he developed a passion for urban life, culture, and ministry.

In preaching, Jason enjoys connecting our rich scriptural tradition to the real concerns of everyday life. In his pastoral leadership, he seeks to foster a community in which all people find ways to contribute their time, talents, and energies to the work of God.

Jason’s background includes international work, documentary filmmaking, and counseling. He is a graduate of Davidson College (BA, English), Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York (M.Div.), and Tulane University (MSW).

Jason’s wife Rebecca is a documentary filmmaker and they are the proud parents of two young sons.

Tom Faracco,  Director of Music This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

In spring 2001, Tom Faracco became Old Pine's Director of Music. He provides music leadership for worship, directs the Adult Choir and organizes special musical events during the year. Born in New York City, he attended Westminster Choir College and Indiana University, holding degrees in church music, organ and voice performance. Since 1983, he has been on the voice faculty at Westminster and chaired the Voice Department for 6 years. Tom brings close to 40 years of experience in the field of church music, having served as Director of Music in a wide variety of churches in the tri-state area.

Beth Biermann,     Church Administrator     This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Beth joined the staff of Old Pine in 2013. She has years of experience in church administration, both on the church staff and as a member of various church boards. Beth is also an accomplished journalist who writes a regular column in The New Town Press newspaper of Southern New Jersey. Beth holds a Master's degree in Environmental Policy and for three years worked for the Center for Marine Conservation in Washington, DC.

Doug Slavic, Sexton This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Doug came to Old Pine in 2009, bringing over 30 years of experience in building and landscape maintenance. Doug has contributed to the creation and maintenance of prominent estates in the Philadelphia region and has special interest in history and restoration. His dedication to our historic building and graveyard insures that future generations will enjoy these treasures.

Kristina Shaughnessy,     Children’s Ministries Coordinator     This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kristina has been a member of Old Pine since in 1996. Kristina and her husband John were married at Old Pine the same year. She is the mother of two daughters, ages 15 and 12. She currently works part time as a substitute teacher. At Old Pine, Kristina has been a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, volunteered at Saturday for Seniors and helped on various committees. Kristina and her family live in Haddon Township, New Jersey.

Ilana Azran,     Nursery Care

Ilana Azran, a native of Chicago, earned her MBA from Drexel University. When she's not taking care of our littlest members, Ilana enjoys reading and has a background in competitive figureskating.