Pastors

The Rev. Dr. C. Gray Norsworthy

Gray Norsworthy was born in Billings, Montana, and moved to Atlanta when he was eight weeks old. He grew up in Atlanta and graduated from The Westminster Schools. After attending a Baptist church throughout his childhood, Gray began attending a Presbyterian church while doing his undergraduate work at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He graduated from UVA with a B.A. in English in 1979 and returned to Atlanta to work in marketing at Southern Bell.

When he was called to the ministry, he entered Columbia Theological Seminary where he completed a Master of Divinity with distinction in 1985. He was ordained a Minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA) on July 21, 1985. Gray later earned his Doctor of Ministry degree through McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois in June of 1997.

Gray has served as the Senior Chaplain of the ecumenical Big Canoe Chapel (2008-2010). Prior to that, he served as the Senior Pastor of Shallowford Presbyterian Church in Atlanta (1994-2008), Senior Pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Staunton, Virginia (1989-1994), and Associate Pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Snellville, Georgia (1985-1989).

Gray and his wife Pam have three children: son Mason, and daughters Cammie and Maggie. Pam is a writer, producer and TV journalist who balances her time between work and volunteering at the girls' school. Their dogs Chica and Ginger round out the Norsworthy clan. When Gray has some free time he enjoys playing the guitar, recording music, reading, hiking, running and trying to play basketball.

A few words from Gray:   "One of my favorite TV series was The West Wing. I think I have every season on DVD. Whenever President Bartlett, played by Martin Sheen, had made up his mind about some situation he would ask, 'What's next?' If anyone had any other ideas, he would listen. But when it was time to move on, he would say it again: 'What's next?' So what's next for Johns Creek Presbyterian Church? What's the next opportunity or challenge we're called to tackle together? I'm energized even considering what God has in store for this season in the life of Johns Creek Presbyterian Church.  What an incredible honor that God may give me the opportunity to serve as your pastor."

The Rev. Neal Kuhlhorst

Neal is a pastoral counselor who is a licensed marriage and family therapist. An ordained Presbyterian minister since 1982, Neal has specialized training in pastoral care and counseling. As a certified Imago Relationship Therapist and clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, therapy with Neal skillfully blends the life of faith with the behavioral sciences. He is sensitive to interfaith and multi-cultural dynamics and issues.

Married since 1988, Neal is both a husband and a father to three children. He is especially attuned to the many stresses of modern family life and the struggle to maintain a healthy balance. Neal believes in the healing power of relationships to restore zest for living and provide deeper meaning to face the challenges of life.

As part of his pastoral care journey, Neal has served as pastor in churches located in Illinois, Kentucky and Georgia. Also, he has trained chaplains in the field of hospice and has consulted with several Metro Atlanta hospice organizations. He was also the group facilitator for the Hearts and Minds brain tumor support group at Piedmont Hospital. Through the diversity of his service, Neal offers a holistic perspective in his therapy and education.

Neal holds a Bachelor of Sciences degree from Indiana University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Also he has completed studies for a Doctor of Theology degree from Columbia Theological Seminary.

Neal's clinical training includes Clinical Pastoral Education at Highlands Baptist Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky and North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Also, he has completed pastoral counseling residencies at University Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky and Georgia Association for Pastoral Care in Decatur, Georgia. Neal has also completed advanced clinician training through Imago Relationships International.

Rev. Scott Huie

Scott is the Youth Pastor at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church in Johns Creek, Georgia.  Previously he was the Associate Pastor for Youth at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Snellville, Georgia, for nearly 17 years.  He is also President of H2O Artist Agency, an entertainment agency representing such contemporary Christian artists as Superchick, DecembeRadio, the Imperials, and Seventh Day Slumber.

Rev. Huie is a graduate of Davidson College and Columbia Theological Seminary.  He has two unusually awesome children, Madison and Jackson, and together they like to ride bikes, play all sports, watch movies, and cruise down the highway in the convertible listening to great music.  His favorite scripture is Psalm 103, his ice cream of choice is Moose Tracks, and his passion is people!