Rev. Rachel Toone Pies joined Montreat College in July 2018 as the Dean of Spiritual Formation. She holds a B.A. in Theology from Whitworth University, an MDiv. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and she is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry program at Trinity School for Ministry. She is an ordained teaching elder by the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and reading old books.
What is your favorite thing about working at Montreat?
The fact that in our life together, we explore what it means to follow Jesus in everything from Old Testament Survey classes and chapel worship to hot sauce competitions and Spikeball tournaments.
What are your hobbies or interests?
Dusty old books, traveling, playing the spoons, and spending as much time in the mountains as possible
Do you have a favorite restaurant in the area?
The Pure and Proper in Black Mountain. The food is so good I decided to marry one of the chefs.
What is your favorite thing to do or see in the area?
I never get tired of hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains or listening to the String Beans, the Montreat College folk string band, perform.