Pastor & Leaders

Rev. Tyler Bayless, Pastor
Pastor Tyler is honored to serve at First Presbyterian and be a part of the community of Toronto. He was called to be our Pastor in October of 2015. He has an undergraduate degree from Youngstown State University and a Masters of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. In addition to serving the church, he also serves on the Board of Director's Beaver Creek Church Camp and, previously, at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Prior to being called to First Presbyterian, he served churches in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania and Wellsville, Ohio. Pastor Tyler resides in Toronto with his wife, Molly, and their two children, Ava and Atticus.

Yolanda Jones, Administrative Assistant
Yolanda has served at First Presbyterian since December of 2019. In her capacity as administrative assistant she handles matters related to finanical, clerical and overall adminsitrative well-being of the church.

Craig McCasland, Director of Music

Karen Shell, Rehearsal Accompanist

Ben Beswick, Clerk of Session

Session Members
Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022
Mark Holtzmann Brant Boka Paul Barnes
Judy Miller Goldia Smurda Cliff Barson
Terry Wolter Cathie Young Ashley Owings

Deacons
Class of 2020 Class of 2021 Class of 2022
Kevin Gillis Diane Boka Joann Barnes
Joe Shimmel LaDawn Firm Juanita Swearingen
Mary Ann Stovarsky Edward Weidger Evan Wolter