Our Staff

Minister

Rev. Judi Ring

My name is Judi Ring and I am so excited to begin ministering with Paris First Christian Church! I have lived in Paris since 2023 and Kentucky is my 5^th state. I was born in Indiana but moved to Oklahoma before I was two. I grew up in Oklahoma and attended Phillips University (Disciples of Christ) where I earned my Bachelor of Music Education. Upon graduation, I moved to Colorado where I taught K-12 music. There I met my husband, Rob, who retired from education 2024 to run our horse farm. We have two children Jack & Regan. I lived in Colorado for 27 years with a brief stay in Cheyenne, Wyoming. I began attending Phillips Theological Seminary in Tulsa, OK in the fall of 2019 after realizing that it was time to step away from education. At PTS I earned a Master of Arts in Ministry and Culture (MAMC) and love digging into the Word to find new understandings within the stories we know so well. While attending the seminary, I was privileged to be a part of First Christian Church in Greeley, CO. I started as a choir member, then served as Minister of Music until I began the seminary and moved into more “pastoral” roles. Since moving to Kentucky, I have been serving as Associate Pastor and Minister of Music at New Union Christian Church in Versailles along with serving as a Math Interventionist at Bourbon Central Elementary. I was not raised in the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, but when I attended Phillips University, I found home among other Disciples.

Youth Ministry

Andrea Underwood

Andrea.Underwood@firstchristianchurchparis.org

Andrea joined the First Christian Church staff in September 2018. She entered into the waters of baptism and became a member of FCC at 13, where she enjoyed youth group, Sunday School and attending Camp Wakon’Da-Ho in the summer. Andrea’s extended family have been devoted members of FCC for several generations. She is a 1994 graduate from Paris High school and continues to support her Paris Greyhounds. Prior to accepting the position at the church, her creative and energetic leadership of our summer Vacation Bible School provided high energy worship, interesting Bible lessons and outreach projects that continue to serve the community even today. She is a certified Children Worship & Wonder Storyteller and loves working with youth of all ages. Andrea has been happily married to Mark Underwood since 1999 and has 2 beautiful daughters: Elizabeth “Grace” and “Addison” Hope. Gracie attends Midway college, and Addison attends Bourbon Christian Academy, and they are both involved in school activities along with learning, fellowship and outreach at the church. She also has 4 four-legged babies: 1 cat: Luna Pearl, 3 dogs: Caroline, Blue and Brandi that she loves very much. Andrea husband Mark works at UK and is active in church life.

Administrative Assistant

Dianne Stubblefield

dianne.stubb lefield@firstchristianchurchparis.org

Born and raised in Paris, KY, Dianne graduated from Paris High School and attended Morehead State University. She was invited to join the staff at FCC in July 2002. Prior to her employment at the church, she was a valued employee of the Paris City Schools. She is married to Lewis and they have one son, Jeremy and one grandson, Carter Clay (Bo) Stubblefield. Lewis and Dianne have spent most of their time in Paris and Bourbon County. The one exception was a four-year stay in Boca Raton, Florida while Louie was with IBM. Dianne’s hobbies include gardening, mowing, golf and spending time with Bo.

Choir Director

Nastosha Robinson-Tater

Nastosha earned a bachelor’s degree in music education at EKU. She started singing and performing in church choirs, musicals, and concerts at 6. A full-time music teacher in public schools, Nastosha joined First Christian Church after being invited by a choir member and became a cherished choir addition with her husband Nathaniel and son Cla.

Pianist

Anna Daavettila

Is originally from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Northern Michigan University. She lives in Winchester with her fiancé, soon-to-be stepdaughter, and three cats. When not playing piano, Anna enjoys crochet, musical theater, and spending time with her family.

Financial Officer

Charlotte Owens

Charlotte was born and raised in Louisville, KY. She attended the University of Kentucky and graduated with Bachelor & master’s degrees in Elementary Education. Charlotte taught for 20 years in the Paris Independent School System. She has also been the bookkeeper and office manager for 36 years for her husband at their thoroughbred farm (Katalpa Farm) in Bourbon County. Charlotte began has financial secretary for First Christian Church in 2003. At First Christian she has been moderator and secretary of the Board, chairman of the Christian Education Committee, an elder, a deacon and Sunday school teacher for 28 years. Charlotte is married to Lonnie Owens and has two daughters. Aaron is a pediatric dietician at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Lauren is married to Todd Martin and is an accountant in Savannah, Georgia. Charlotte enjoys walking, tennis, pickleball and cooking.

Nursery Monitor

Gracie Underwood

Gracie graduated from Paris High School in 2024 and has been an active member of First Christian Church since 2012. She is currently enrolled at Midway College. Gracie volunteers annually for Vacation Bible School and was baptized by Reverend Jeff Bell in 2018. Her interests include crafting, music appreciation, and spending quality time with family and friends. She also has 4 four-legged babies: 1 cat: Luna Pearl, 3 dogs: Caroline, Blue and Brandi that she loves very much.

Nursery Monitor

Allison Smith

Allison Smith has been the nursery attendant at First Christian Church since 2014. She was baptized here at First Christian Church in 2020. She helps each week with youth groups. She is married to Michael Smith and was baptized here at First Christian Church in 2019, and they have two wonderful children: Andrew and Mason who are both actively involved in the ministries of the church. Andrew baptized in 2016 here at FCC, he attends Sunday School, is a Worship and Wonder Youth Greeter, participates in Youth Group, helps mow the church yard weekly, attends church camp and is a Jr. Deacon. Mason is active in Sunday School, Youth group, VBS, attends church camp and many other youth ministries of the church. Allison has worked in the school system with young children and is a bus monitor for children with special needs. She feels truly blessed to be a part of the lives of the children of First Christian Church and enjoys watching them grow.