Our Church Staff

Reverend Glenn Hodges, Designated Pastor

Glenn Hodges is our Designated Pastor and was ordained to that role on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Glenn holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Florida State University as well as a Master of Divinity Degree from Dubuque Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree. Glenn has served as a college professor, as Director of the Bachelor of Social Work Program at Florida A&M University, as a Commissioned Ruling Elder at First Presbyterian Church in Port St. Joe, Florida, and as a hospital and hospice chaplain.

Glenn has a passion for serving God, and believes life is most meaningful “when daily activities involve helping others in God’s name.”

A long-time member of First Presbyterian – Tallahassee, Glenn is married to Mary Hodges and has two adult children, Grier (Chris Willis) and Grant, and one granddaughter, Aria. He enjoys spending time with family, swimming, and bicycling.

Reverend Dr. Greta Reed, Parish Associate

We are blessed to have Rev. Dr. Greta Reed as our Parish Associate. A native of Minnesota and the child of two philosophy professors, Greta grew up in Miami. After receiving her bachelor’s degree from Brown University, she earned her Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. She taught philosophy for the first half of her career, the majority of that time at the University of Tulsa. But something outside of academia beckoned, and she was ordained as a pastor in the Presbyterian Church USA.

Greta served PCUSA churches in Southeast Florida, where she developed an AIDS ministry in far South Miami-Dade. After retirement, Greta lived in Decatur, Georgia and then moved to Tallahassee. She is active in ministry here at First Presbyterian, as well as an active member of her community at Westminster Oaks.

Her memoir, Sacred Enticement: A Skeptic’s Journey to Faith, recounts the story of her own journey from teenage skeptic to philosopher to person of faith. Greta has one son who lives in western Massachusetts and enjoys coming south for spring break when the cold and the gray snow have gotten old!

Dr. Bryan Stenson, Director of Music

First Presbyterian Church welcomed Dr. Bryan Stenson as Director of Music in August 2025. Bryan comes to us with a Doctorate of Music Arts in Choral Conducting from George Mason University, as well as a degree in Vocal Performance. Bryan has served six years as a tenor vocalist in the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” and worked with the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, the Tacoma Youth Chorus, the Children’s Chorus of Washington, and Christ United Methodist Church in Plano, Texas. He enjoys working with all ages of musicians and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member at Florida State University where he directs the vocal jazz ensemble and teaches courses in music education.

As Director of Music at FPC, Bryan will lead the adult choir, plan the musical contributions to worship, and secure instrumentalists and choral scholars. Bryan, his wife Dr. McKenna Stenson, and their two-year-old son, Luka, moved to Tallahassee in 2024.

Dr. Judy Arthur, Organist

Dr. Judy Arthur is a Collaborative Pianist and Music Director/Conductor. She retired as Director of Choral Activities at Leon High School in May 2016 after serving on the faculty there for 38 years. From 2017 through 2020 she held an appointment as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education Faculty at FSU. She is a Past President of the Florida Vocal Association (FVA) and the Florida Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), has accompanied many choirs and choruses, and is also active in directing and producing musical theatre.

Fran Owens, Financial Administrator

Fran Owens joined our staff as Financial Administrator in 2023. Fran’s varied background in accounting and finance includes, most recently, seven years maintaining the financial records of Deer Lake United Methodist Church.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Fran lives in Tallahassee with one of her granddaughters; she also has a son in Pennsylvania, and a daughter and two grandchildren in Virginia. Fran enjoys the symphony, theater, and downhill skiing.

Claire Hodges, Communications and Administration Coordinator

Raised at First Pres, Claire Hodges joined the staff in 2025 to manage the Church Office, develop our public-facing media, and coordinate our social work efforts with our downtown unhoused neighbors. With degrees in sustainability, international relations, innovation, and human development, she has lived all over the world working to improve society’s relationship with the planet and each other. Outside of the office, she can usually be found on the dance floor or up a tree.

Becky Brown, Custodian and Sunday Host

Joining our team in 2012, Becky is responsible for all custodial duties on our campus, including the Preschool and our historic sanctuary. She serves as Sunday Host and provides hospitality and a warm welcome to all who visit First Presbyterian Church.