Pastor Barbara Booth-Jarmon
Barbara was born and raised in Monmouth County. She was a teacher of the deaf for ten years in NJ and Wisconsin. After becoming an author and speaker about writing, she attended Princeton Theological Seminary where she earned her MDiv and attended Drew University Theological School where she earned her DMin. She has served as a pulpit supply, a solo Pastor, an Interim Pastor, and a Hospice Chaplain and was the Pastor at Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, Florida. She married her high school boyfriend, Jack Jarmon, 21 years ago. They have two children, two grandchildren, and two Australian Shepherds. Barbara and Jack recently moved back to NJ from Florida in May and are glad to be home with their family and longtime friends.
Chris Kosmac
Administrative Assistant
Chris began working at KMPC in 2014. She is a charter member of Living Waters Lutheran Church in Ringoes as well as their part-time church administrator. She and her husband Jim are long time residents of Neshanic Station. She has two sons; Erich works as a Network Consultant in Branchburg and Jason is a USAF veteran and currently works for Northup-Grumman in California.
Jim Hawthorne
Worship Band Director
Jim earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education from the College of New Jersey in 1999. He taught music education to students in grades K-4 for several years. He loves professional football, reading and science fiction. He and his wife, Michelle, have one daughter. For the music that is presented weekly, he hopes that it stirs the heart, uplifts the spirit and prepares the mind of those in the congregation to receive God’s Word.
Ray Dix
Custodian / Sexton.
Ray started with us in January. He is working on Wednesday mornings. He retired as custodian for Montgomery High School and recently moved to Lebanon, NJ. He also enjoys doing carpentry work. Please be sure to introduce yourself to him when you see him. Welcome to Kirkpatrick Ray, we are very happy to have you here.