Dr. John Clayton, Senior Minister
John is a native and lifelong resident of Fort Smith. A former real estate executive, he was called and ordained to pastoral ministry in 2011 served as church planter and now pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church. John holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Arkansas, a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Midwestern Baptist Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry from New Geneva Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Columbia International University. He and his wife, Sydney, have three grown children and grandchildren.
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Brandon Bolin, Director of Music & Media
Brandon joined Covenant Presbyterian Church in 2013 and became the Director of Music in 2015. Since joining Covenant, he has overseen the creation of the church's choir and handbell ensembles, as well as the Covenant Fine Arts Series of concerts. Adding the title of Director of Media in 2016, he also oversees the weekly service media volunteers, the church's online presence, and its online teaching ministry through weekly sermon and Sunday School video and audio podcasts and service livestreams. He is active in the Fort Smith Chorale, and he and his wife Jamie volunteer with the Fort Smith Little Theatre.
Sydney Clayton, Administrative Assistant
Kim Peoples, Church Accompanist
