Church Staff
James Randall
Pastor
Pastor Jim was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. After graduating from Woodward High School in Cincinnati, he joined the United States Army. Pastor Jim retired from the Army after serving twenty years. After retiring from the Army, Pastor Jim received a BA in religion from Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC; the Master of Divinity from Union Presbyterian Seminary; and the Doctor of Ministry degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
Pastor Jim’s areas of theological interest are evangelism and mission, small-church revitalization, as well as studies in the problem of evil and its relationship to salvation through Jesus. Pastor Jim’s church experience spans 32 years both in lay and ordained service.
Pastor Jim and his wife Myung Hee have been married for 36 years and have four children: Cristy, John, William (pictured), and Jada (pictured).
Beth Walters
Director of Music Ministry
Beth Walters was born and raised in Raeford, graduating from Hoke County High School. She later graduated from Mars Hill College with a Bachelor’s of Music Degree in Music Education. She retired in 2016 after a 26-year teaching career in Hoke County, Fayetteville City, and Cumberland County. She is married to Stuart, who retired from First Citizens and now works at CEED Non-profit Center in downtown Fayetteville. Beth and her husband are members of Snyder Memorial Baptist Church. They have two daughters, Susan and Sarah. Sarah is a Senate staffer on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Susan lives in Eastover, so Beth now lives just 10 miles from her daughter and three beloved grandchildren!
Rene Bahrenfuss
Church Secretary
Like so many in town, Rene settled in Fayetteville courtesy of the military, specifically the Air Force. Her family moved here just before 9-11 from an assignment in Tampa. Previous duty stations included Colorado Springs and Washington, D.C. Her husband, Brian, is now proudly retired from the military, and their son, Benjamin, graduated from ECU. Mischievous dog Kenda rounds out the Bahrenfuss family. Rene is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University with a B.A. in History and Journalism. Rene is active in her church, Berean Baptist Church, teaching with Brian in 4-year-oldd Sunday school and Awanas. Rene also has been a student and leader in Bible Study Fellowship for nearly two decades. Rene has served the staff and members of MacPherson since June 2013.
Tim & Olive Tollefson
Church Custodians
For nearly 20 years, the MacPherson facilities have been diligently and lovingly maintained by Tim and Olive. Tim is a native of Hawaii who was brought to Fayetteville, like so many, by the Army. Olive was born in Maryland but has lived in North Carolina as long as she can remember. They met here in Fayetteville and recently celebrated their 32nd wedding anniversary. They have a big extended “family of the heart” including lots of brothers, sisters, nieces, and nephews. Olive volunteers with many charities and has been recognized for her work with Special Olympics. Tim is something of a Mr. Fix-It and calls himself a “tinkerer.” Olive is a cat person while Tim is a dog person—though they both agree that Kentucky Fried Chicken is their favorite restaurant. It’s where Tim proposed!
