The Preachers

The Rev. Cecelia D. Armstrong is called “CeCe” by friends and family members.  She has never met a stranger and continues to collect friends and family members throughout her Christian journey through life and real-world experiences.  Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, she was baptized at Calvary Presbyterian Church (USA) and remained a very active member there until her decision to make Georgia her home. Pastor CeCe is a graduate of the Interdenominational Theological Center, where she attended Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary and earned her Masters of Divinity.  After seminary, she served Grady Memorial Hospital as a chaplain and Beth Salem Presbyterian Church (USA) as supply pastor.  As an ordained Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA), Rev. Armstrong served her first call as Solo Pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church (USA) in Lantana, Florida.  Now, Pastor CeCe is the very proud Associate Pastor of St. James Presbyterian Church (USA) on James Island in Charleston, SC. CeCe was recently elected and is currently serving as Co-Moderator of the 226th PC(USA) General Assembly along with the Rev. Tony Larson.

Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow is an active speaker and writer on topics of faith, culture, race, and technology. He writes and podcasts on Substack through his newsletter, “The Amalgamation” and has authored five books most recently, “In Defense of Kindness: Why It Matters, How It Changes Our Lives, and How It Can Save the World” (Chalice Press, 2021) and “Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith” (Broadleaf Books, 2024). His speaking has taken him to The Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and Canada. He has also been active in local politics and community organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area for nearly three decades. Bruce has been an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) since 1995. In 2008, he was elected Moderator of the Presbyterian Church USA, 2008-2010, the youngest and first Asian American to hold that office. He is also a Senior Consultant and Coach with Convergence and is a Gallup-Certified Clifton Strengths Coach. Reyes-Chow and his spouse have three adult children, two dogs, way too many houseplants and live in San Jose, California. He writes mostly on Substack via The Amalgamation and has an active online presence. He is found on most social networks via @breyeschow.

The Rev. Jerry Cannon is pastor of C.N. Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina and has served this congregation for the past 28 years where more than 20 young people have since answered the call to full time ministry. He has also served congregations in SC, GA, CO, NY, NM and CA. He is active in the National Black Presbyterian Caucus and served with the National Presbyterians Chaplains Retreat. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Board of Pensions of the PC(USA). Dr. Cannon’s involvement with the church is long-standing, and he is especially committed to evangelism and community service. Reverend Dr. Cannon is married to Rev. Veronica E. Cannon and they have four adult children—Rudolph, Raymond, Rosalyn, and Richard.