Pastor
Rev. Dr. Sean White
Rev. Dr. Sean White has served as Pastor with Eastminster Church since 2009. Prior to his call to Eastminster, Sean served as Associate Pastor with Fountain City Presbyterian, and as Chaplain with St. Mary’s Residential Hospice.
Sean and his wife, Tiffany, have been married since 1996. They are graduates of Carson Newman University and began dating while Tiffany, a registered nurse, cared for Sean’s mother during her bout with cancer.
Sean and Tiffany have two children, Natalie and Caleb.
At the age of 11, Sean was saved in an old fashioned revival meeting and recounts his years in the youth group as the most formative season in his life. To this day, the Lord continues to build upon that foundation.
Sean believes the local church is at the center of God’s redemptive plan (Ephesians 3:10-11), and the advance of the Kingdom of God depends upon her vibrant and enthusiastic witness.
Minister of Worship/Music
Pam Minnich
Pam Minnich is a native of Knoxville and is a graduate of Central High School. She studied Music Theory and Composition at the University of Tennessee and has published many compositions for both keyboard and handbells.
Pam was instrumental in founding the handbell choir at Eastminster and shares her many talents in a variety of ways, including working with the youth, and special programs.
Pam started her career as a church organist at the tender age of 14, and has served in several churches in Knox County as well as churches in Hamblen County.
Pam’s hobbies include reading, photography, and crafts. Pam has a husband, Chris, and 5 children. She also has 4 grandchildren.
Pam’s goal as the Minister of Worship is to lift up the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and she has a personal desire to walk with Him, know him, and serve Him all the days of her life.
Assistant Minister of Worship/Music
Mrs. Lynn Bennett
Lynn Bennett has sung in church since childhood. She believes music is one of God’s gifts to us. Music can encourage, teach, and bless our hearts, but most importantly it is a way God allows us to worship Him.
Lynn has been part of the EPC music ministry team since 2016. She also sings for the local Jewish congregation.
She and her husband, Terry, have been warmly welcomed by the loving congregation of EPC and have enjoyed taking part in church life. They have four children and four rand children.
Secretary | Director of Communications | Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Missey Hurd
An important member of our support staff is Missey Hurd. Missey is our Church Secretary, Children’s Ministry Coordinator, and our Director of Church Communications. As this title indicates, Missey has her hand’s full planning events for both children and their families, and keeping our members informed of current events and upcoming mission opportunities.
Missey has been with EPC since 2009 and teaching children and youth since 2006. She earned an Associate of Science Degree from WSCC. Missey married her high school sweetheart and they have two children, Samara and Erian. Her hobbies include sewing, quilting, reading, camping, and spending vacations at the beach! Also, she currently teaches the middle & high school groups where she loves helping them grow in their faith, encouraging, and supporting them in their daily life, and PRAY for them in hopes their light will always shine bright! (Matthew 5:16)