Our Staff

Pastor Burnetta Armour

“Pastor B” has served at FPC since 2020. She earned her Master of Divinity degree at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Kentucky and has a Level 2 certification in Older Adult Ministries from Columbia Theological Seminary in Georgia.

Burnetta states her strengths are preaching, teaching, and worship. She likes working collaboratively with staff, church lay leaders, and the congregation to advance the mission of the church. She and her husband, James, and their son, Collin, reside in Cleveland.

Music Director David Arvold

David holds a master’s degree in Music Education from Eastern Kentucky University. He recently retired after 29 years of teaching in public schools, and continues to serve as an adjunct professor at Piedmont University and as Artistic Director/Conductor of the Believers’ Band in Gainesville, Ga. He has served as music director at FPC since 2006. He and his wife, Clair, live in Cleveland.

Accompanist James Geiger

James Geiger received a master’s degree in Music Composition from the University of Tennessee and is the Director of Bands at Banks County High School. He also is an adjunct professor at Piedmont University. James and his family reside in Mt. Airy.