Executive Board

I'm Derek Pursey, president of PASTCF. Welcome to our website.

Contact any board member for more information the work our association and what may be happening in your area.

President, Class of 2007

Derek L. Pursey, Ph.D.

2930 Brueck Road, Dubuque, IA 52001 • (563) 588-2644

dlpursey@pastcf.org

Derek Pursey is an emeritus professor of physics at Iowa State University. He enjoys relaxing in his recliner with a good book.

Vice President, Class of 2006

Darry S. Carlstone, Ph.D.

1321 Central Court, Edmond, OK 73034 • (405) 341-6527

dandecarlstone@excite.com

Darry Carlstone is a retired physics professor who now teaches part-time, and is involved in interfaith and peacemaking activities in the Oklahoma City area. He writes mystery novels as a hobby.

Secretary-Treasurer, Class of 2008

Rev. Barbara A. Pursey, Ph.D.

2930 Brueck Road, Dubuque, IA 52001 • (563) 588-2644

bapursey@mwci.net

Barb Pursey, a teacher/researcher in organic chemistry, is retired from Dubuque Theological Seminary, teaching Christian spiritual formation and faith education. She loves the out-of-doors and, not surprising for a chemist, loves to cook.

Board Member, Class of 2008

Rev. Charles R. Jenner

9820 NE 21st Street, Bellevue, WA 98004 • (425) 454-2796

charlesrjenner@hotmail.com

Chuck Jenner, retired, finds that cosmology, quantum physics, earth sciences, genetics, neuropsychology, neurophysiology and theology all meet together — especially on the golf course.

Board Member, Class of 2007

Rev. Robert A. Keefer, Ph.D.

322 N. 16th Street, Clarinda, IA 51632 • (712) 542-2865

rkeefer@iowatelecom.net

Bob Keefer is pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church and a Ph.D. candidate in theology and science at Union Institute & University. His area of interest is the relationship of biological evolution to Christian faith. He enjoys science fiction, hiking, and Scottish Country Dance.

Board Member, Class of 2006

Rev. Jill M. Martinez

239 E. Fir Avenue, Oxnard, CA 30062 • (805) 486-0032

Jmart57798@aol.com

Jill Martinez has worked with a variety of religious and educational organizations emphasizing social justice and equity among all people. Expert in processes that help people form new cultural identities, she is currently running for Congress in California’s 24th District.

Board Member, Class of 2008

R. Wesley McCoy, Ph.D.

350 Ridgeland Terrace, Marietta, GA 30062 • (770) 975-4261

wdmccoy@mindspring.com

Wes McCoy is science department chair at North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, teaching biology, genetics, and astronomy. He enjoys planning courses for teachers on the best ways to teach evolution.

Board Member, Class of 2007

Rev. Arthur M. Suggs

56 Davis Street, Binghamton, NY 13905 • (607) 772-0472

asuggs@stny.rr.com

Art Suggs is a parish pastor in Endicott, New York. He is interested in the boundary issues of Christianity as it relates with science and with other faiths. He is a lover of African Violets and orchids.

Board Member, Class of 2006

Margaret Towne, Ed.D.

8505 Copper Mountain Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89129 • (702) 233-2322

TowneMG@aol.com

Margaret Towne teaches science and religion and critical thinking at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and is interested in calligraphy, especially as it relates to the scriptures before the printing press.

Development Officer [ex officio]

Rev. James B. Miller, Ph.D.

917 Forest Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 • (412) 761-0971

jmiller1776@gmail.com

Jim Miller is staff in the AAAS Program of Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion. His hobby is writing science and religion overtures to the General Assembly.

SciTech† Editor-Publisher [ex officio]

Rev. D. William McIvor, D.Min.

70 Parkhurst Drive, Westford, MA 01886 • (978) 692-0536

bmcivor@mac.com or bill@pastcf.org

Bill McIvor is senior pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Sudbury. In his spare time he reads, runs (slowly!), and plays with Macintosh computers.

Liaison with Office of Theology and Worship [ex officio]

Rev. Charles Wiley, Ph.D.

Office of Theology and Worship

100 Witherspoon Street Louisville, KY 40202 • (502) 569-5734

cwiley@ctr.pcusa.org

Charles Wiley is Associate for Theology for the PCUSA. He works on theological, doctrinal, ethical, and science/faith issues coming before the General Assembly. He loves all sports, especially Duke Basketball, and is renewing an old love of fly fishing.

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