
First Presbyterian Church of Royal Oak
529 Hendrie Blvd., Royal Oak MI 48067 • 248-541-0108 • fpcro@fpcro.org
Pastoral Staff

Rev. Emma Nickel, Pastor / Head of Staff
Emma was born and raised a Presbyterian in southwest Virginia. She graduated from the College of Wooster and received her Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary. She has served as pastor of churches in Warren, Michigan, Greensburg, Kentucky, and Louisville, Kentucky. Emma and her husband, Matt, are both ordained Presbyterian ministers, which makes their two young daughters double “PK’s,” or Pastors’ Kids.
Christian Education Staff

Joelle Jarrait / Director of Christian Education

Beth Heitchue, Preschool Teacher

Sarah Gibson, Preschool Director /Teacher

Jessica Gibbs, S.T.A.G.E. Youth
Ministry Director
Music Ministry Staff

Joseph Jackson / Director of Music Ministries and Organist


Audrey Frieberg / Sunburst Singers Director
Choir Soloists

Brady DelVecchio / Tenor

Olivia Donnel / Soprano

Audrey Frieberg / Soprano

Bryan Clinthorne / Baritone
Administrative Staff

Todd Crawford / Evening Reception & Security

Alan Glasel / Facility Manager

Ginny O’Brien / Wedding Coordinator
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Sally Gilreath / Administrative Assistant

Ashleigh McKnight / BYP Coordinator

Kari Peruski / Church Administrator

Abby Pochron / Nursery Care Worker