STAFF

 

Pastor Ben Haupt

 

Name: Pastor Ben Haupt

Where you came from/grew up: I grew up in Notre Dame country, that is northern Indiana.
How long have you served at good Shepherd: I started Nov. 1, 2008.
Job title: Pastor, or that guy with all the books in his office.
Favorite thing about your job: Preaching and raising up leaders in the congregation.
What is something that makes you unique: I have a 1965 Mustang that Celina and I drove to our Jr Prom and to our wedding reception.
Family: I'm married to Celina and we have a smart and funny little boy named Aidan.

 

Margie Smith

 

Name: Margie Smith

Where you came from/grew up:I began life in West Babylon, Long Island (and yes, I babble on, and on, and on), At age 8 I moved to Florida, where I lived until two years ago when I moved here.
How long have you served at good Shepherd: I began working as secretary in May, 2009.
Job title: Church Secretary
Favorite thing about your job: Everything! I love the people and the work...what a blessing to have the opportunity to serve the Lord and his people this way.
What is something that makes you unique: I served on the district LWML board of directors for 20 years in various capacities, including District President.
Family: Married to Don for almost 43 years. We have three children, (two sons and a daughter), and four grandchildren.

 

Celina Haupt

 

Name: Celina Haupt

Where you came from/grew up: I am from Southwestern Indiana.
How long have you served at good Shepherd: I started Sept. 1, 2009.
Job title: Assistant Music Director
Favorite thing about your job: I enjoy sharing my love for music with others.
What is something that makes you unique: I have auburn hair. (Yes, this is my natural hair color.) Some people might call it maroon, but it is really auburn.
Family: I am married to Pastor Ben Haupt (although I do not call him Pastor at home). We have a wonderful son Aidan who is 2 1/2.

Priscilla Jefcoat

 

Name: Dr. Priscilla Jefcoat

Where you came from/grew up: Griffen, GA
How long have you served at good Shepherd: 20 years
Job title: Director of Music / Organist
Favorite thing about your job: The people!
What is something that makes you unique: Hobbies: Sewing; Star Trek
Family: Husband: Keith Jefcoat. Married 28 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren

 

Pam Jovaag

 

Name: Pam Jovaag

Where you came from/grew up: Born and raised in Florida.
How long have you served at Good Shepherd: 15 years
Job title: Preschool Director
Favorite thing about your job: Interacting with the children; watching them learn, grow and experience life; teaching them about Jesus and seeing their faith come alive!
What is something that makes you unique: I love to travel and explore new places. Being a Floridian at heart, my favorite destination is the beach.
Family: Husband - Brad Sons - Branden (18) and John Aaron (16)

 

Susan Berliner

 

Name: Susan Berliner

Where you came from/grew up: Born in Douglasville, Ga - moved to Gainesville at age 3.
How long have you served at Good Shepherd: 4 years at Preschool
Job title: Preschool Teacher of the 4's
Favorite thing about your job: Seeing how the children change and mature over the school year. Of course I love getting hugs everyday from my class.
What is something that makes you unique: Married to a German, we traveled Europe every summer before we had the girls. Now we enjoy going to the beach every summer.
Family: Married 18 years to Ralph, 10 year old twins, Sarah and Jessica