Senior Pastor

Dr. Bohler has been the pastor since 1999 and has led our church through many seasons of transition and change, including denominations and facilities. He enjoys preaching and worship preparation, and is the author of several books (Pass Your Faith To Your Children and Black and White - Two Different Perspectives, with Jamie Scott). He and his wife, Kim, have 2 adult sons, Robert and John.

Associate Pastor , Education & Outreach

Deb has served ARPC since 2007 in the areas of discipleship, outreach and student ministry, and holds a Master of Divinity and MA in Christian Education, both from Union-Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA. She most enjoys teaching & leading Bible study and helping people find their place to connect. She hails from the Great Lake State of Michigan and is married to Skip. They have 2 young adult children, Grace and Ben.

Organist & Office Manager

Dr. Pettyjohn and her family have been at Alps Road since 2006, where she plays for the traditional worship service. She has been the church office manager since January 2023. Emma and her husband, Marvin, have two adult sons: Calvin and Conner.

Youth Director

John Mark joined the Alps Road staff in June 2023 as the Youth Director. He earned his undergraduate degree in Christian Ministry from Leavell College and his Master of Divinity from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He spent five years in church planting and seven years in student ministry in the inner city of Algiers, New Orleans. John Mark has also served as a reserve Officer and Chaplain in the United States Navy. He loves student ministry and chaplaincy. John Mark and his wife Veronika are excited to be at Alps Road!

Director of Music

Arriving in 2019, Dr. Powers directs the choir and the handbells in the traditional service, as well as the children's choir, which sings in worship regularly and performs an annual musical for the congregation. When not at church, Dr. Powers teaches high school English. He and his wife, Renee, have two daughters, one of whom is married with their two grandsons, and the other who is in college.

Co-Worship Leader

Amy rejoins Alps Road as our contemporary service Worship Leader, co-leading the Praise Team. She was previously the Praise Team Leader here from spring 2003 until May 2019. Amy teaches science at Jasper County Middle School.

Co-Worship Leader

Brittany has been our contemporary service Worship Leader since 2019, and co-leads the Praise Team. She is the mom of an elementary aged daughter.

Children’s Ministry Coordinator

Patty has loved and served the children of Alps Road Presbyterian Church since 2006. Her primary responsibilities include providing curriculum and creative lessons for teachers on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights, as well as fun "bring a friend" and fellowship events during the year.