OUR STAFF

Dr. Paul Bufford
Senior Pastor
Pastor Paul serves with the other elders in overseeing the ministry of the church. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M.) and Reformed Theological Seminary (D.Min). He has pastored the congregation of Abingdon Bible Church since 1978. He is available to any seeking spiritual guidance. His ministry includes preaching, pastoral care, counseling, evangelism, and discipleship. Paul and his wife, Trudy, have three children: Josh, Betsy, and Julie.





Greg Alderman
Associate/Youth Pastor
Pastor Greg is a graduate of Appalachian Bible College (Th.B.) and holds a M.A. in Pastoral Ministry from Trinity Theological Seminary. Greg is currently working on a degree in Biblical Counseling (M.Div.) He is a worship leader and works with various adult ministries within the church. He is married to Drema, and they have two children, Aubrey and Jud. Pastor Greg enjoys history, snowboarding, and power lifting. The Aldermans joined the ABC family in 1992.




Jane Prater
Financial Administrative Assistant
Jane came to Abingdon Bible Church in July 2004. She works Monday through Wednesday managing the business concerns of ABC that pertain to finances, property, and the church vehicles.

Jane is married to David Prater and they have three grown children: Chris, who is a member of Abingdon Bible Church, Michelle, and Lanessa.

Kisha O'Quinn
Church Secretary & Receptionist
Kisha came to Abingdon Bible Church in May 2001.  She answers the phone, assists volunteers and church officers and staff, prepares the weekly bulletin, coordinates the prayer chain, updates the website, and has various other duties. She lives in Lebanon, VA and is married to Jonathan.  They have a son, Jacob and a daughter, Abigail.




Betsy Bufford
Administrative Assistant
Betsy assists the Associate Pastor, the Youth Pastor, and the Music Director. Some of her duties include mailings, correspondence with church members, power point presentations, youth activities, assisting in trip planning and staffing, and various other duties. Betsy enjoys traveling, snowboarding, and family vacations at the beach. Betsy has been on staff since 1998.





Drema Aldermann
Music & Choir Director
Drema came to the ABC family in 1992 with her husband Greg, and her two children, Aubrey and Judson. Prior to coming to Abingdon, Drema studied music at Appalachian Bible College and Marshall University. For eight years she was heavily involved in the music ministry of Shenandoah Baptist Church in Roanoke, VA.

Upon coming to ABC, Drema began immediate involvement with the music ministry and the youth ministry, an involvement that extends to the present. In 2001, Drema became the Part Time Music Director. She is the service planner for the 8 A.M. & 11:00AM services and oversees the Worship Choir and Children’s Choir ministries.