| Ministers | |
|---|---|
![]() Jeff | Jeff Moore is our Senior Minister. Dr. Moore and his wife Susan have been married for 18 years. They are the parents of Abigail, 13, Daniel,11 and Khotso, 6. Dr. Moore has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Aurora University in Aurora, IL, and Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Eden Theological Seminary. He was ordained in 1994 by the United Church of Christ and has standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). |
![]() Brian | Brian Kirk is WGCC's Associate Minister and Minister to Youth. Brian is an ordained Disciples of Christ minister and received his Masters of Divinity degree at Eden Theological Seminary. Brian comes to Webster Groves Christian with 13 years experience in youth ministry, 11 years experience as a public school educator, and degrees in elementary education and psychology. |
| Music Leaders | |
![]() Leona | Leona is the new director of the Chancel Choir and the Junior and Cherub Choirs. She has a B.A. degree in Music (Organ Performance) from Occidental College, where she studied organ with Clarence Mader and choral conducting with Howard Swan. She completed her M.A. in Drama from Washington University in 2001. She founded and for 17 years directed The Young Singers of Missouri, a 250-voice choral academy based in the metropolitan St. Louis area. She has been an active church musician for many years, including Organist/Director at Grace Methodist Church, Union Avenue Christian Church, Salem Methodist in Ladue, and Des Peres Presbyterian. Her most recent ten years have been spent teaching music in international schools in the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan, Angola, and Morocco. She has four children, three of whom are also music professionals (Kevin and Ian are opera singers; Kirstin is Principal Second Violin of the Dayton Philharmonic) and a son, Ken, who is a computer professional in St. Louis. |
![]() Bob |
Bob Chamberlin is our organist. He has degrees in music theory and
composition from St. Olaf College and Southern Illinois University, and did
additional graduate studies at the University of Illinois. He is associate
professor of music and director of music theory at Webster University, where
he teaches music theory, composition, and choral arranging He is a member of
the American Guild of Organists and has served as organist in a number of
churches since 1963.
Bob's compositions are published by MMB and Running Wolf Music and he is a recipient of a Creative Artist Award from the Missouri Arts Council. His compositions have been performed by the Webster Symphony, the Southern Illinois University Orchestra, the Mid-America Dance Company, the St. Olaf College Repertory Singers, and as incidental music in performances by the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis. Bob lives in Webster Groves with his wife, Jan and son, Jeff. His daughter, Kathy is a history major at Webster University. |
| Administrative Staff | |
![]() Karleen | Karleen is our Administrative Assistant.. |
![]() Don | Don is our Financial Administrator. He has years of experience in church Administration. His office hours are Tuesday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. |