Rev. Lynne Carol Peter
Pastor
Lynne Peter
Rev. Lynne Carol Peter was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in the Troy/Rochester area. She attended Charles Stewart Mott College in Flint, Michigan and earned an Associate Degree in Applied Science/Respiratory Therapy. Lynne and her husband Thomas moved to Venice Florida in 1993 and raised two children, David and Rebecca. She pursued her career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Venice Regional Hospital for 27 years.
After her husband died Lynne earned a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities/Religion from Eckerd College, Saint Petersburg, Florida in 2013. Responding to her call to the ministry she then earned a Master of Divinity form the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary while still working at the hospital.
During her time in seminary she interned at Whitfield Estates Presbyterian Church in Bradenton, Florida. Later she was called as Stated Supply Associate Pastor for Oak Pointe Church PC (USA) Bradenton, Florida, where she was ordained in March of 2019. At Oak Pointe Lynne has led the congregation in establishing a ministry to seniors at the Presbyterian Villas located across the street from the church.
Lynne considers herself a lifelong learner who is passionate about mission, music, singing, books, flower gardening, trees, and birds. She is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry degree through the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. Her ultimate joy has been to spend time in God’s amazing creation, where she finds peace and connection to God. She also enjoys spending quality time with her family.
After her husband died Lynne earned a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities/Religion from Eckerd College, Saint Petersburg, Florida in 2013. Responding to her call to the ministry she then earned a Master of Divinity form the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary while still working at the hospital.
During her time in seminary she interned at Whitfield Estates Presbyterian Church in Bradenton, Florida. Later she was called as Stated Supply Associate Pastor for Oak Pointe Church PC (USA) Bradenton, Florida, where she was ordained in March of 2019. At Oak Pointe Lynne has led the congregation in establishing a ministry to seniors at the Presbyterian Villas located across the street from the church.
Lynne considers herself a lifelong learner who is passionate about mission, music, singing, books, flower gardening, trees, and birds. She is currently working on her Doctor of Ministry degree through the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. Her ultimate joy has been to spend time in God’s amazing creation, where she finds peace and connection to God. She also enjoys spending quality time with her family.