Rev. Matt Falco
Pastor
Phone: 859-255-1074 ext 105
Email: matt@maxpres.org
Rev. Matt Falco has served as Senior Pastor of Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church since 2017. As a pastor, preacher, teacher, and community leader, Matt is passionate about helping people experience God’s love and share that love in meaningful, tangible ways. He believes the church is called to be a place of welcome, belonging, spiritual formation, and courageous service in the world.
Matt’s ministry is shaped by a commitment to thoughtful preaching, inclusive community, and the connection between faith and justice. He enjoys creating spaces where people can ask honest questions, grow in faith, and discover their gifts for ministry. A Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and a member of Transylvania Presbytery, Matt serves on the Pastoral Transitions Commission and is grateful for opportunities to support ministries of formation, discernment, and congregational leadership.
Matt is married to Lauren, and they have two sons, Lucas and Jonah. Outside of church, he enjoys reading, hiking and backpacking, learning piano, cheering for his alma mater, Penn State, and listening to music.
At the heart of Matt’s ministry is the conviction that God’s love is already at work in the world — healing, reconciling, challenging, and renewing — and that the church’s calling is to join in that work with humility, joy, and hope. He is continually inspired by the generosity, creativity, and faithfulness of the Maxwell Street community.
Email: matt@maxpres.org
Rev. Matt Falco has served as Senior Pastor of Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church since 2017. As a pastor, preacher, teacher, and community leader, Matt is passionate about helping people experience God’s love and share that love in meaningful, tangible ways. He believes the church is called to be a place of welcome, belonging, spiritual formation, and courageous service in the world.
Matt’s ministry is shaped by a commitment to thoughtful preaching, inclusive community, and the connection between faith and justice. He enjoys creating spaces where people can ask honest questions, grow in faith, and discover their gifts for ministry. A Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and a member of Transylvania Presbytery, Matt serves on the Pastoral Transitions Commission and is grateful for opportunities to support ministries of formation, discernment, and congregational leadership.
Matt is married to Lauren, and they have two sons, Lucas and Jonah. Outside of church, he enjoys reading, hiking and backpacking, learning piano, cheering for his alma mater, Penn State, and listening to music.
At the heart of Matt’s ministry is the conviction that God’s love is already at work in the world — healing, reconciling, challenging, and renewing — and that the church’s calling is to join in that work with humility, joy, and hope. He is continually inspired by the generosity, creativity, and faithfulness of the Maxwell Street community.
Michelle Garth-Jones
Director of Children’s Ministry
Phone: 859-255-1074
Email: michelle.jones@maxpres.org
Michelle Jones has called Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church her home since shortly after she and her family arrived in Lexington in 2011. She earned a Masters of Social Work with a concentration in Children and Families from the University of Houston. She has volunteered for decades as a Troop leader, Service Unit Manager and Volunteer Trainer for Girl Scouts in California, Texas, New Mexico and now Kentucky. She enjoys cooking, music, reading, and taking long walks with her dogs.
Email: michelle.jones@maxpres.org
Michelle Jones has called Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church her home since shortly after she and her family arrived in Lexington in 2011. She earned a Masters of Social Work with a concentration in Children and Families from the University of Houston. She has volunteered for decades as a Troop leader, Service Unit Manager and Volunteer Trainer for Girl Scouts in California, Texas, New Mexico and now Kentucky. She enjoys cooking, music, reading, and taking long walks with her dogs.
Dr. Ted Gentry
Director of Music & Organist
Phone: 859-255-1074
Email: ted@maxpres.org
Organist and musicologist, Ted Gentry, earned graduate degrees in musicology and organ performance from Eastern Michigan University and the University of Kentucky. As a musicologist, Ted’s publications include essays on Chopin, Verdi, and Rossini for reference books produced by British publisher Fitzroy Dearborn. Other publications include “Musical Symbols of Death in Tosca” for The Opera Quarterly and “The Origins of Evangelical Pianism” for The Journal of American Music.
Dr. Gentry’s organ performances have twice been featured on the nationally syndicated radio program, “Pipe Dreams.” He has recorded with the Americus label on a joint album with trumpeter Ian Pearson, titled “The Festive Trumpet.” In addition to recitals, he has performed with the Lexington Chamber Orchestra and the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra. For more than 35 years, he has served various churches as organist, conductor, and music director. When not involved in music, Ted’s interests include gardening, theology, and all things related to Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, and opera.
Email: ted@maxpres.org
Organist and musicologist, Ted Gentry, earned graduate degrees in musicology and organ performance from Eastern Michigan University and the University of Kentucky. As a musicologist, Ted’s publications include essays on Chopin, Verdi, and Rossini for reference books produced by British publisher Fitzroy Dearborn. Other publications include “Musical Symbols of Death in Tosca” for The Opera Quarterly and “The Origins of Evangelical Pianism” for The Journal of American Music.
Dr. Gentry’s organ performances have twice been featured on the nationally syndicated radio program, “Pipe Dreams.” He has recorded with the Americus label on a joint album with trumpeter Ian Pearson, titled “The Festive Trumpet.” In addition to recitals, he has performed with the Lexington Chamber Orchestra and the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra. For more than 35 years, he has served various churches as organist, conductor, and music director. When not involved in music, Ted’s interests include gardening, theology, and all things related to Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, and opera.
Kate Copley
Business Manager
Phone: 859-255-1074 ext 103
Email: kate@maxpres.org
Kate Copley has served Maxwell Street for over 20 years in various capacities. Recently, with the retirement of Michelle Gardner and Pam Boldt, Kate’s role has shifted into a combination the two positions. She manages the day-to-day operations of the office and financial aspects of the church, including the operating budget, contributions, financial reporting, and payroll preparation. She has a bachelors of English and Masters of English Education from the University of Georgia, but has always enjoyed numbers, learning from the best, her mom, who served as a bookkeeper for over 40 years. Kate is married to Rich and, together, they have two grown children, Caroline and Christopher.
Email: kate@maxpres.org
Kate Copley has served Maxwell Street for over 20 years in various capacities. Recently, with the retirement of Michelle Gardner and Pam Boldt, Kate’s role has shifted into a combination the two positions. She manages the day-to-day operations of the office and financial aspects of the church, including the operating budget, contributions, financial reporting, and payroll preparation. She has a bachelors of English and Masters of English Education from the University of Georgia, but has always enjoyed numbers, learning from the best, her mom, who served as a bookkeeper for over 40 years. Kate is married to Rich and, together, they have two grown children, Caroline and Christopher.
Ashlee Vogelsang
Social Worker & Executive Director of Repairers
Ashlee holds a dual role here at Maxwell. She earned her Master’s in Social Work and has been serving with Maxwell since 2021. Ashlee began her journey as an intern before being hired full-time in May 2021 within the Social Work Department. In 2023, she stepped into the role of Executive Director. Passionate about serving the community, Ashlee enjoys building relationships and making a positive impact through her work. Outside of Maxwell, she loves spending time building, decorating, and bringing creative projects to life.
Hannah Allen
Director of Communications & Church Growth
Phone: 859-255-1074
Email: hannah@maxpres.org
Hannah Allen is excited to join MSPC as the new Director of Communications & Church Growth. Hannah has been working as an artist since moving back to Lexington in 2020. She is also active in the community as the current President of the Kiwanis Club of Lexington Blue Grass and is Director of Kenwick Porch Fest. Hannah has a BA in Geography from DePaul University in Chicago and a Masters of Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Hannah resides in the Kenwick neighborhood with her husband, Drew, stepsons Thomas (13) and John Luke (10), their two dogs named Boone, and cat, Kit.
Email: hannah@maxpres.org
Hannah Allen is excited to join MSPC as the new Director of Communications & Church Growth. Hannah has been working as an artist since moving back to Lexington in 2020. She is also active in the community as the current President of the Kiwanis Club of Lexington Blue Grass and is Director of Kenwick Porch Fest. Hannah has a BA in Geography from DePaul University in Chicago and a Masters of Historic Preservation from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Hannah resides in the Kenwick neighborhood with her husband, Drew, stepsons Thomas (13) and John Luke (10), their two dogs named Boone, and cat, Kit.
Rob Wethington
Youth Director
Phone: 859-255-1074
Email: rob@maxpres.org
Rob is excited to serve as Youth Director and elder at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church. He and his wife, Anna, were married at Maxwell in 2020 and have two kids, Thatcher and Frances.
By day, Rob works as a federal contractor; in his free time, he enjoys music, video games, tech projects, and hanging out with his dog, Hazel. With a lifelong passion for youth ministry, Rob is committed to creating a welcoming space where young people can grow in faith, ask questions, and build real community.
Email: rob@maxpres.org
Rob is excited to serve as Youth Director and elder at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church. He and his wife, Anna, were married at Maxwell in 2020 and have two kids, Thatcher and Frances.
By day, Rob works as a federal contractor; in his free time, he enjoys music, video games, tech projects, and hanging out with his dog, Hazel. With a lifelong passion for youth ministry, Rob is committed to creating a welcoming space where young people can grow in faith, ask questions, and build real community.
Suvad Karic
Custodian
Phone: 859-255-1074
Suvad Karic has been with Maxwell Street since 2006. Suvad has worked for the University of Kentucky Agriculture Department for almost 20 years. He and his wife, Kumrija, have two adult children, Adna and Hollis. Suvad enjoys gardening, wood working in his spare time.
Suvad Karic has been with Maxwell Street since 2006. Suvad has worked for the University of Kentucky Agriculture Department for almost 20 years. He and his wife, Kumrija, have two adult children, Adna and Hollis. Suvad enjoys gardening, wood working in his spare time.
Pam Boldt
Cook & Wedding Coordinator
Phone: 859-255-1074
Email: pam@maxpres.org
Pam Boldt has served many roles at Maxwell Street, beginning with her employment in the Mother’s Morning Out Program in 1987. In 1998, she began working full-time as the director of the daycare, nursery school and Sunday school nursery. In 2012, Pam became the Manager or Church and Facilities, where she oversaw buildings and grounds and coordinated with outside groups. Pam has enjoyed cooking and serving meals for the congregation and neighborhood meals with Kate, and she continues to serve in that role, as well as the church’s wedding coordinator. Pam is married to Joe and two sons—Josh and Adam (who is married to Kari) and has one grandchild, Samantha.
Email: pam@maxpres.org
Pam Boldt has served many roles at Maxwell Street, beginning with her employment in the Mother’s Morning Out Program in 1987. In 1998, she began working full-time as the director of the daycare, nursery school and Sunday school nursery. In 2012, Pam became the Manager or Church and Facilities, where she oversaw buildings and grounds and coordinated with outside groups. Pam has enjoyed cooking and serving meals for the congregation and neighborhood meals with Kate, and she continues to serve in that role, as well as the church’s wedding coordinator. Pam is married to Joe and two sons—Josh and Adam (who is married to Kari) and has one grandchild, Samantha.