Connie serves as our Director of Christian Education and oversees Sunday School, nursery, Vacation Bible School, and other ministries for children and families. A native of Georgia, Connie was raised in the faith by her parents and church family.  She became a member of First ARP in 1993, formerly served as Director of Youth Ministries, and began serving as DCE in February 2012. Connie is married to Tim, and they have two daughters, Anne Sanders and Emmie. She holds a Bachelor's degrees in Music and English and a Master's in Education, both from Winthrop University, and a Master's in Music Performance from Northwestern University. She previously taught elementary music in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools, is certified in Kindermusik and teaches music for our week-day Preschool.  

Elijah is a native of Wichita, Kansas. He grew up in the Church as his parents were faithful to raise him and his two older brothers in the way of the Lord. It was in his high school years that Elijah first experienced discipleship from people other than his parents. This ignited his passion for the Word, worship through song, and for others to know and love Christ. 

Elijah graduated from Eternity Bible College in 2021 with his Bachelor's in Biblical Studies. During his undergraduate years, he served at West Evangelical Free Church in Wichita, KS as their Youth Worship Director and Youth Intern. Shortly after graduating he moved to Charlotte, NC to pursue his Master's in Divinity at Reformed Theological Seminary. Elijah now lives in Rock Hill and is thrilled to serve the youth and their families at First ARP. 

Patrick Robinson first attended First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Rock Hill in 1967 when his father, Dr. Robert J. Robinson (Pastor Emeritus) answered the call to become senior pastor. He has been a member for more than thirty-five years, the past 25 as Director of Music. Robinson studied music at Erskine College where he graduated in 1986 with a degree in organ performance. Patrick was the winner of the SC Music Teacher's Association Collegiate Organ Competition in 1984 and competed in the southeast organ competition in Oxford, MS. He has a Master's of Music degree from the University of South Carolina; a Master's of Arts in Teaching degree from Winthrop University; and the Master's of Education degree from Winthrop in Educational Leadership. Patrick is married to Heather, and is the proud father to three boys; Eli, Nathan and Miles. 

In addition to serving as Director of Music, Patrick works with the Rock Hill School District, and was formerly principal at York Road Elementary and Finley Road Elementary.

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Danni was raised in Louisville, Kentucky, but has been a Rock Hill resident since 2005 when she arrived to attend Winthrop University. She is married to Jason and they have a son, William, and a daughter, Parker Jo. William is on the autism spectrum and his participation in All American Athletes and Just Joy brought Danni to First ARP; she joined the staff in 2016. 

Danni enjoys gardening, cooking, writing, listening to vinyl records, and spending time with her family, friends, and church family.