Rev. Dr. E Chris Curvin
Senior Pastor
A native of Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, Dr. Curvin, or “Chris” as he is called by his church members, graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a B.S. degree in Psychology and Sociology. His graduate and post-graduate studies were completed through Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia.
Before his call to Northwood he served churches in Edinburgh, Scotland, Alabama and then two churches in Florida - the First Presbyterian Church of St. Petersburg and Church of the Palms in Sarasota. While at Church of the Palms he developed two contemporary worship services and served as the Steering Pastor of the new church development in Lakewood Ranch now known as the Peace Presbyterian Church. He has participated in and/or led mission /study trips in the US and to Russia, Jamaica, Mexico, Honduras and the Holy Land.
Before his call to Northwood he served churches in Edinburgh, Scotland, Alabama and then two churches in Florida - the First Presbyterian Church of St. Petersburg and Church of the Palms in Sarasota. While at Church of the Palms he developed two contemporary worship services and served as the Steering Pastor of the new church development in Lakewood Ranch now known as the Peace Presbyterian Church. He has participated in and/or led mission /study trips in the US and to Russia, Jamaica, Mexico, Honduras and the Holy Land.
He has served as a member of numerous committees and councils of the Presbyterian Church (USA) such as the Presbytery Council of Tampa Bay Presbytery and the Council of Peace River Presbytery, as well as, the Council of the Synod of Living Waters. While serving as a pastor in Scotland he also served as a (PCUSA) delegate to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and the Congregational Union of Scotland (CUS).
Chris has served as the Senior Pastor of Northwood Presbyterian Church since November 1, 2005. He was ordained as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament on June 15, 1986. He is married to Joyce Kenfield, an artist and visual designer and they have been married for over 30 years. They have two sons, Will and Ben, and his interests are his family, walking, reading, sports, gardening and fishing, (but fishing only in calm waters!)
His beliefs are centered upon the teachings of Holy Scripture, as they are understood in the Reformed tradition. He believes the Bible contains the voice and revelation of God to us and that these teachings give us a guide for developing our faith and living our lives.
Chris has served as the Senior Pastor of Northwood Presbyterian Church since November 1, 2005. He was ordained as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament on June 15, 1986. He is married to Joyce Kenfield, an artist and visual designer and they have been married for over 30 years. They have two sons, Will and Ben, and his interests are his family, walking, reading, sports, gardening and fishing, (but fishing only in calm waters!)
His beliefs are centered upon the teachings of Holy Scripture, as they are understood in the Reformed tradition. He believes the Bible contains the voice and revelation of God to us and that these teachings give us a guide for developing our faith and living our lives.
Stephanie Carson
Director of Traditional Music
Stephanie received a BA in vocal performance from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, PA with a minor in piano. After a year working towards a Masters in Church Music at Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ, she went on the road with her band as lead vocalist playing in clubs, casinos, parks and fairs, including many corporate engagements. As God was preparing her for her current job as Director of Music at Northwood, she feels equally comfortable with both classical and pop music which serves both traditional and contemporary services.
Stephanie also received certification in the pre-K Musikgarten curriculum and studied conducting at USF in the masters program. She became part-time children’s music director in 1996 and full time Director of Music in 2000. She currently directs the Chancel Choir, 2 adult handbell groups (intermediate and advanced) and the youth handbell ensemble. She has two grown children and lives in Clearwater.
Stephanie also received certification in the pre-K Musikgarten curriculum and studied conducting at USF in the masters program. She became part-time children’s music director in 1996 and full time Director of Music in 2000. She currently directs the Chancel Choir, 2 adult handbell groups (intermediate and advanced) and the youth handbell ensemble. She has two grown children and lives in Clearwater.
Taryn Lumia, M.M., B.M.
Director of Contemporary Music
Taryn is a longtime resident of the Tampa Bay Area who holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in Music Performance and K-12 teaching certifications in music, drama and pre-kindergarten-primary grades education. A dynamic, charismatic worship leader and passionate educator, Taryn is a veteran church musician, performer and teacher with 30 years of experience in music ministry and 20 years in music education as a classroom teacher, adjunct professor and private music instructor of voice, music/aural theory, piano and guitar. She previously served at Lutz Community Church (formerly Tims Memorial Presbyterian Church during tenure) as Director of Traditional Music, where she directed the chancel choir, folk singers, handbells and youth band. Additional service at Nativity Catholic Church in Brandon for twelve years as a cantor/worship leader and feast day soloist, proving music for weddings, memorial services, quinceañeras and in the praise band. Taryn also served as Student Music Ministry Leader/Youth Band Director at St. John Vianney Catholic Church and School in St. Pete Beach for twelve years, where she directed a 70 person praise band of singers and instrumentalists in middle elementary and middle school, that also included high school alumni musicians and faculty/adult musicians for the weekly school Mass. Taryn has worked at the University of South Florida and at St. Petersburg College as an adjunct professor of music for both traditional and online courses, served as a research assistant in the PhD program for music education and appeared as a substitute handbell player for the USF Ringers. In addition to being the Director of Contemporary Music at Northwood, Taryn teaches elementary music at Academie Da Vinci Charter School for the Arts and Technology in Dunedin, a Pinellas County public school, where she begins her 15th year of classroom music.
Recent performances include singing the National Anthem at Amalie Arena in 2025 at the EWTN Eucharistic Encounter in Tampa, and serving as vocal director for a full production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast the musical at the Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center, where she also played the title role of Belle. Other community performances include performing the role of Maria in The Sound of Music with Tarpon Arts, National Anthem for the Tampa Bay Rays, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the International Softball Federation, the American Cancer Society, and performing principal and supporting roles at the St. Petersburg Opera Company and with USF Opera. Taryn has completed summer training programs with Opera Tampa, Classical Singer Magazine, the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA), Florida Music Educators Association (FMEA) and at the Vianden International Festival and School in Vianden Luxembourg. She has enjoyed singing with the USF Chamber Singers, Bel Canto Women’s Choir, the Florida Orchestra, Florida Pro Musica chamber choir, and giving pop/rock/country music performances solo and as a part of a band at the Florida Strawberry Festival and at local church carnivals.
Taryn and her husband Chris have two young daughters and have enjoyed coming to Northwood since moving to Clearwater in 2013. They love going to the beach, paddle boarding, fitness, theme parks and spending time with friends and family.
David Furr
Organist
David is a native of North Carolina, where he began private lessons in piano performance at the age of five. He later studied the organ and started to accompany services
at his home church in middle school. David has served several congregations as organist on a substitute or permanent part time basis, having recently completed a fifteen year span with a church in Charlotte. He also accompanied choral groups and small ensembles and was active in the local arts community.
at his home church in middle school. David has served several congregations as organist on a substitute or permanent part time basis, having recently completed a fifteen year span with a church in Charlotte. He also accompanied choral groups and small ensembles and was active in the local arts community.
In addition to musical interests, David is an accountant, and was brought to the area by a role with a local CPA firm. He received his B.S and Masters of Accountancy from UNC Charlotte. David enjoys finding solutions for people with tax or financial consulting needs.
David is eager to be a part of the worshiping community at Northwood Presbyterian Church, and prays that his efforts will enhance the music ministry in many ways, fresh and familiar.
Jarrett Mattson
Interim Team LEader for Youth and Family Ministries
Jarrett is a Clearwater native and has been attending Northwood since 2010 as an elementary student in the children's program. In his time here he has grown through the music and youth programs and has had several leadership roles.
Jarrett graduated from Florida Southern College in May of 2024 with his Bachelors of Science in Biotechnology with dual minors in Music and Communications. After working over a year at Tampa General Hospital, he is now a student in the Medical Lab Sciences Program. Jarrett is excited to continue to give back to the church and the youth program and help lead the youth in this time of transition.
Jarrett graduated from Florida Southern College in May of 2024 with his Bachelors of Science in Biotechnology with dual minors in Music and Communications. After working over a year at Tampa General Hospital, he is now a student in the Medical Lab Sciences Program. Jarrett is excited to continue to give back to the church and the youth program and help lead the youth in this time of transition.
Emily Cantin
Director of Communications
Emily joined the Northwood staff in the fall of 2018 as the Director of Communications. She feels blessed to be able to serve with such a caring and supportive community.
She graduated in May of 2002 from the University of Tampa where she received her Bachelor's degree in Music Education. She taught elementary music for a few years before starting a family. She is the wife to Steve, a very supportive and loving husband and the mother of three children. They are all active in music, sports, and in the life of Northwood. Emily enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, and walking the causeway.
In joining the Church in 2015, Emily has kept herself busy around Northwood. She is in the Chancel Choir, Jubilation Handbell Choir and sings with Voices in Praise. Northwood is her home and the people here are her family. She feels so thankful to be surrounded by such loving and God centered people where she can build on her love and faith in Christ.
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She graduated in May of 2002 from the University of Tampa where she received her Bachelor's degree in Music Education. She taught elementary music for a few years before starting a family. She is the wife to Steve, a very supportive and loving husband and the mother of three children. They are all active in music, sports, and in the life of Northwood. Emily enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, and walking the causeway.
In joining the Church in 2015, Emily has kept herself busy around Northwood. She is in the Chancel Choir, Jubilation Handbell Choir and sings with Voices in Praise. Northwood is her home and the people here are her family. She feels so thankful to be surrounded by such loving and God centered people where she can build on her love and faith in Christ.
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Roxane Fineo
Business Administrator
Roxane is a native of New York and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Molloy University. After college, she worked in Human Resources for a reinsurance company in lower Manhattan. In 2009, she and her husband, Michael, relocated their family to Florida.
Roxane began her career at Northwood Presbyterian Church in 2016 as a substitute teacher in the preschool. In 2017, she became a VPK Assistant, and in 2019, she stepped into the role of Lead VPK Teacher.
In August 2021, Roxane earned her Director’s Credential and became Director of Schools, overseeing the preschool and Before/After School Care programs through
May 2026. When personal obligations made full-time work no longer possible, she transitioned to a part-time role as Business Administrator.
Roxane and her husband, Michael, live in Safety Harbor and have three grown children, a son-in-law, and a grandson.
Sandy Kallin
Bookkeeper
Originally from NYC, Sandy has lived in many places on the East Coast (inc. Massachusetts, Pennsylvania,and South Carolina) and now finally in Clearwater, FL. When not working she enjoys crafting and making her own cards, lots of true crime books and movies, and spoiling her dog, Bella. She enjoys going to the beach and exploring the Tampa Bay area.
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Aidan Murray
facilities Manager
Aidan grew up locally in safety harbor FL and has been involved in our youth program since 2017. He graduated from Countryside High School in 2022, and Pinellas Technical college in 2025 where he studied automotive technology, and developed a passion for a hands-on style working environment.