Introducing Rev. Craig Goodrich

Formal Education:  Columbia Theological Seminary (PCUSA), Decatur, Georgia Master of Divinity with distinction, Columbia Scholar (1994)  Boston College Law School, Newton, Massachusetts Juris Doctor, cum laude (1981)  University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Bachelor of Arts in English, Morehead Scholar (1977)  St. Albans School, Washington, D.C. (1973) Continuing Education:  Stephen Ministry Leader Training (2014)  Holy Land Pilgrimage, First Presbyterian trips to Israel, (2013, 2012)  Executive Pastors Conference, Atlanta, GA (2010)  Spiritual Immersion Weekend, Columbia Seminary (2010)  Emerging Church Conference, Columbia Seminary (2010)  Stewardship Workshops, Big Tent PCUSA gathering, Atlanta, GA (2009)  Conference for Pastors in Geneva, Switzerland hosted by The World Alliance of Reformed Churches, focus on “The Legacy of John Calvin” (October 2008)  Sabbatical: Lilly Endowment Grant for Clergy Renewal, focus on Reformed Theology and Heritage and Men’s Ministry; travel to Geneva, Switzerland and to Scotland. (Summer 2007)  PEER Network conferences for Presbyterian endowed churches (2002, 2006)  Conflict Management Training (1998 – 2000) Work Experience:  Trinity Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, Senior Associate Pastor (March 2013 to Present) (2200 members)  First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, Associate Pastor for Administration/Executive Director (March 1998 to March 2013) (2600 members)  First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, Assistant to the Pastor (December 1996 to March 1998) (same duties as Executive Director above)  First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, Director of Christian Vocation (July 1994 to November 1996) (part time position)  Attorney, Of Counsel, Wilson, Strickland and Benson, Atlanta, GA (April 1993 – November 1996)  Attorney, Washington, D.C. with law firm of Pope, Ballard and Loos which through merger became Holland and Knight (1981-1984); Casson, Calligaro and Mutryn (1984 -1987) and then Calligaro and Mutryn (Partner) (1987-1991) (Primarily litigation practice) Service to Church and Denomination:  220th General Assembly, Commissioner (Pittsburgh, 2012)  Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, Nominating Committee, Member (2008 to present)  Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, Investigating Committee, Member (2011 to 2013)  Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, Trustee (currently serving second three year term).

Development Committee; Chair of Annual Auction Committee for 2011 and 2012  Samaritan Counseling Center of Atlanta, Ex Officio Board Member (2000 to 2013)  Presbytery of Greater Atlanta. Wrote and performed short, two character, one act drama/comedy entitled, “Calvin: Then and Now” at several Presbytery fundraising gatherings. (Spring 2009)  Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, Permanent Judicial Commission, Moderator (2002-2006)  Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, Conflict Management Team, (1999-2003), Chair (2003)  Elder, Vienna Presbyterian Church, Vienna, Virginia (1988-1991)  Trustee, Georgetown Presbyterian Church, Washington, D.C. (1983-1985)