David Paulik, PhD, MAM, Commissioned Pastor

David serves as commissioned pastor of Kinsman Presbyterian Church. He is currently pursuing ordination in the PCUSA as a Minister of Word and Sacrament. David is trained as an educational psychologist and teaches psychology at several area institutions. He has a PhD in developmental and learning science from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Arts in Ministry from the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. He also has a Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

David is the proud owner of the best dog, Milo!

David’s ministry is guided by the values instilled by Jesus: to pursue hope, peace, love, joy, and justice. David believes that when the church focuses on making disciples, the life of the church is not only enriched, but floruishes.

David can be contacted through the church office with questions or concerns.

James Vasconi, Director of Music

James Vasconi is a native of Mercer County, PA (born in Greenville, raised in Sharon). He began piano lessons at the age of nine and gradually picked up the organ during his high school and college years. After earning an undergraduate degree at Baldwin Wallace University (it was still “Baldwin-Wallace College” back then), he returned to the area to pursue a master’s degree in piano performance at Youngstown State University while serving as a graduate teaching assistant.

Prior to coming to Kinsman, James was music director and organist at Calvary United Methodist Church in Greenville (2010-18) and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hermitage (2018-25) while also taking on smaller roles in other Mercer County churches. He currently works as a behavioral health technician for Paoletta Counseling Services in Mercer, and previously taught music at Youngstown State University and Thiel College. An avid bookworm in his spare time, he is already looking forward to exploring both the Kinsman Library and the Market Square bookstore.