Jim Ballengee, Elder, Class of 2017
Jim Ballengee grew up as a member of Ardmore Presbyterian Church and then joined Arch Street in 2010. He recently retired from William Penn Charter School after 42 years in independent school education. Beyond the Social Outreach and Mission Committee at ASPC, he is a twice weekly volunteer at Broad Street Ministry, serves on the Board of Trustees and does other work for our mission partner St. James School in the Allegheny West section of the city and is enrolled in a yearlong Theology program at Princeton Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Elaine, reside in Chestnut Hill, have three daughters and recently welcomed and babysit for their first grandchild. [read more...]
Lawyer Chapman, Elder, Class of 2019
Lawyer Chapman and his wife, Deacon Rosetta, were directed by the Holy Spirit to ASPC to serve where ever needed as God makes it the lighthouse for this part of the city. Known as Dr. Chapman to his students, Lawyer is currently the Principal of the Cherry Hill Alternative High School and the Lead Principal for the District's initiatives for Character Education and Equity. At ASPC, he ably serves as an Elder, a member of our Finance and Nominating committees, and is the current chair of the Nominating committee. Lawyer is deeply honored to be considered for this position. [read more...]
Amy Chen, Elder, Class of 2019
Amy Chen is excited by the opportunity to continue her service as an Elder to the Arch Street community. She believes that the coming years will be critical ones for Arch Street as we live into God's vision for our community and the role we can play in transforming Philadelphia... and is humbled to be part of this process. Amy works at PepsiCo and leads sales and operations for the beverage business in Philadelphia, Delaware and New Jersey. She is passionate about the potential for business to improve and enhance society. Amy loves to travel and cook and is having fun trying her hand at “window box gardening”! She and her husband, Charles, live in center city Philadelphia. [read more...]
Martha Heuser, Elder, Class of 2017
Martha Heuser became a member of Arch Street Spring 2010 and was raised in a Presbyterian Church in New Jersey, where she was a YAD (ask her to explain that jargon), participated in youth group, and sang in the choir. By day, she is a fundraiser for the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Martha recently received a Masters in Public Policy from Penn. When time allows, she enjoys arts and cultural activities, discovering Philadelphia's food scene, and traveling internationally. [read more...]
Kim Pearson, Elder, Class of 2018
Kim Pearson teaches journalism and interactive multimedia at The College of New Jersey. She received Christ as her personal savior at the age of 19 and has been committed to understanding and heeding the call of the Holy Spirit in word and deed ever since. In her work, she seeks to tell stories that help us understand our connections to each other. In recent years, she has focused on developing teaching strategies for bringing people from underrepresented backgrounds into computing and interactive media. Kim is excited and grateful about serving ASPC as elder. [read more...]
Laura Randolph, Elder, Class of 2017
Laura Randolph has been a member of Arch Street Presbyterian Church since December 2013. She was immediately struck with how inviting and caring this dynamic congregation was and continues to be. She currently works at Temple University where she has the pleasure of working primarily with first-year students as they navigate their newfound independence and decision making skills while living on-campus. Laura is humbled at the possibility to serve the Arch Street community as and elder and be a part of discerning the future of the Arch Street community within the city of Philadelphia. [read more...]
Sandi Richards, Elder, Class of 2017
Sandi Richards is a mother of three sons, proud new grandmother, lifelong educator, and born and bred Presbyterian. After many years working as a teacher, diversity and service learning coordinator, and mentor to new teachers, she is excited to begin a new position at the Philadelphia Education Fund. She enjoys participating in community outreach opportunities, walking in the beautiful outdoors, traveling, and cooking. Sandi and her family have been part of ASPC since its rejuvenation began, and she is grateful to continue to be involved in the life of this inspiring faith community. [read more...]
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