Staff

Pastor Katie grew up in the coastal city of Newburyport, Massachusetts and was raised in one of the oldest Presbyterian churches in New England -First Presbyterian, known as the Old South. She most recently served as a Commissioned Associate Pastor at Philadelphia Presbyterian Church in Mint Hill for the past 8 years. Katie is passionate about Biblical Preaching, building a strong connection with all of God’s children inside and outside the walls of the church, and she especially enjoys engaging with the children. She is known for her creativity and community outreach, love of coffee, and New England sports teams. During her time off she enjoys trips to the beach, reading a good book, and time with the people she loves. Katie is excited to be doing ministry together with the Gilwood family and the Concord community.

Cynthia Lawing, a native of Hong Kong, received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Wittenberg University, The Cleveland Institute of Music and Case Western Reserve University. She has performed throughout the United States and various countries in Asia and South America. In additional to her performance schedule, she is in great demand as a clinician and adjudicator. Cynthia began her stewardship as a church musician at age 8, currently serving as the Music Director and organist at Gilwood Presbyterian Church in Concord. Cynthia Lawing is a member of the Applied Music faculty at Davidson College.

Janet Honeycutt lives in Davidson, NC with her husband, Tony, of 38 years. She has three grown children and four grandchildren. Janet has worked with the Gilwood Preschool program for 24 years.