Dana Preusch has been pastor of Blakemore Church of the Nazarene since July 2008. She came to Blakemore from a 9 month assignment as interim pastor at North Raleigh Church of the Nazarene in Raleigh, NC. Prior to that, Dana served in a staff capacity at the church while completing a Th.M. at Duke University.

Before moving to Raleigh, Pastor Dana spent 13 years in Kansas City. She completed a Masters of Divinity at Nazarene Theological Seminary in 1995, was ordained as an elder in the church in 1999, and served on the pastoral staff of Christ Community Church in Olathe, KS for over 10 years.

Gerron grew up in Nashville and graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University in 1994. He has served on staff in various states, most recently in Raleigh, NC. He has a passion for worship and prayer and is currently working on an MA in Religion. Gerron enjoys reading the classics, going to Disney World, and spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and two daughters, Emma and Henley.

Laura Kramer is Pastor to Children and Families at Blakemore Church of the Nazarene. She graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University in 2009 with a Bachelor’s in religion and a minor in Children’s ministry. She also received the TNU children’s ministry award in 2009. She has been serving in a ministerial role since 2007. She has served on the Tennessee and South Carolina Districts. She has been at Blakemore since March of 2010. Laura has a passion for seeing children come to know and serve God. She enjoys spending time with her husband, reading, and outdoor activities. Pastor Laura is married to James who is also preparing for full time vocational ministry.