Staff
Dr. Tom Ricks
Lead Pastor
Creating Pathways to Share the Gospel.
Cindy's Husband. Nate, Katie & Jordan's Dad.
Like Hockey, Golf, History and French Bordeaux's. Dislike Low 40's & Drizzle.Favorite St. Louis Spot: Blues’ game
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: Spencer’s Grill
Jen Allen
Director of Community Connections
Event planner. Volunteer Coordinator. Assimilator.
Former Professional Volunteer, Stay-at-Home Mom and Sales Rep.
Mom of 3. Daughter. Golfer. Music Lover. Caregiver. Friend.
Cheerful. Includer. Nonjudgmental. Faithful.Favorite St. Louis Spot: Anheuser Busch during Christmas season - lights
Mallory Alpert
Associate Director of Student Ministries
Shepherd. Story-teller. Discipler. Wonderer.
Former Camp Coordinator. Sister. Daughter.
Outdoor Adventurer. Improv-lover.
Soft-Pretzel Fanatic. Dependent on Grace. In His Making.Favorite St. Louis Spot: Art Hill
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: Tropical Moose and the Farmer's Market
Beth Bohlmann
Director of Children’s Ministry
Stephen Copeland
Associate Director of Student Ministries
Know. Grow. Multiply.
Relator. Communicator. Leader. Builder.
Former Memphian. Son of the Blue Ridge. Brother. Fiancé.
Spirited Adventurer.
Loyal. Gentle. Merciful. Kind.
Favorite St. Louis Spot: City Museum
Chip Demetri
Assistant Director of Music
Lead Worshipper. Team Leader. Musician. Teacher.
Connoisseur of Creativity. Husband. Father of Boys.
Pirate Monk. Coffee Snob. Collector. Restorer.Favorite St. Louis Spot: Castlewood Park
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: Dewey’s Pizza
Peggy Demetri
Director of Women's Ministry
Optimist. Communicator. Reader. Journeyer.
Wife. Mom of 3 boys. Friend.
Loud Laughter. Spark Plug. Podcast Listener. Musician Lover.
Joyfully Grateful.Favorite St. Louis Spot: Castlewood State Park
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: Grant’s Trail
Greg Dodson
Technical Director
Guitarist. Audio Engineer. Music Production. Huge Blues/Cardinals fan.
Athletic. Hilarious. Responsible. Honest.
Hanging out with my girlfriend Laura and her son Dayne.Favorite St. Louis Spot: Golfing in Forest Park
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: My Grandpa's House on 4th of July
Trey Gamble
Student Ministry Intern
Stay tuned to learn more about Trey!
Dr. Corbett Heimburger
Assistant Pastor for Care (part-time)
Awed. Seeker. God Lover.
Broken. Grace Awakened. Being Restored.
Happy Husband. Delighted Dad. Glowing Grandpa.
Ground Breaker. Peace Pursuer. Care Giver.
Fantasy Fiction Fanatic. Movie Maniac. Golden Retriever Groupie.
Favorite St. Louis Spot: Busch Stadium
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: The home we hope to find!
Tammy Higgins
Associate Director of Elementary Ministry
Singing. Dancing. Smiling. Laughing. Playing. Welcoming. Volunteering. Praying.
Daughter. Sister. Auntie. Wife. Mom to five.
Blown away by His graceFavorite St. Louis Spot: Castlewood Park
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: My home!
Taylor Kuiper
Accountant / Administrative Assistant
Listener. Cheerleader. Organizer. Party planner.
Former tax accountant.
Wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
Loyal. Loving. Led by Him.
Favorite St. Louis Spot: The Muny
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: Kirkwood Station Plaza
Daryl Madi
Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Care
Husband, Father, Pastor
Tolkien Geek, Movie Buff, Closeted Artist
Lover of People, Grateful for Mercy
Favorite St. Louis Spot: Laumeier Sculpture Park
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: The Magic House
Javier Malave
Creative and Technical Arts Assistant
Christ Follower. Missionary. Husband. Father.
Community Builder. Missional Community Coach.
Content Creator. Videographer. Photographer.
Music Lover. TV Watcher. Documentary Junkie.
Favorite St. Louis Spot: Art Museum
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: Magic House
Elizabeth McKittrick
Administrative Assistant / Receptionist
Open. Organized. Optimistic. Hopeful. Loyal.
Former Administrative Coordinator for a nonprofit.
Daughter. Sister to three awesome siblings.
Runner. Listener. Excited about Scripture. Awestruck.
Favorite St. Louis Spot: Forest Park
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: Kirkwood Farmer's Market
Mindy Owens
Director of Communications
Listen. Learn. Discern. Lover of God's Word and Honesty.
Former Programmer / Analyst.
Sexy and Fun Husband. 2 Beautiful Daughters. Gift of Friendship.
Beating Tom and Jeremy. Wonderful World of Sports.
Fireplace, a Book and Warm Drink. Furry Animals.Favorite St. Louis Spot: Busch Stadium
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: Kirkwood Farmer’s Market
Michael Porter
Business Manager
Life long learner. Former bean counter.
Husband who married up. Father of 3 amazing kids.
Lover of the outdoors. Adventurist. College basketball enthusiast (Go Hoosiers!).Favorite St. Louis Spot: Forest Park
Diana Rohlfing
Administrative Assistant to Lead Pastor, Student and Children’s Ministries
Organizer. Calendar Keeper. Cheerleader. Office Mom. 17 Year GTCC Member.
Rule Follower. Former Stay-at-Home Mom and Professional Volunteer.
Wife of 30 years. Mom of Three Grown Sons.
Empty Nester. Scrapbooker. Teacher. Mentor.Favorite St. Louis Spot: Creve Coeur Lake
Brian Roskin
Church Planter - St. Charles
Follower of Jesus. Broken yet healed.
Husband to beautiful wife. Father of amazing kids.
Son to loving parents. Brother to remarkable siblings.
Favorite St. Louis Spot: Anything across the bridge in ST. CHARLES!
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: My parent's house
Diana Simonpietri
Coordinator of Discipleship & Pastoral Assistant
Welcomer. Encourager. Recruiter. Trainer.
Nana. Mom. Sister. Daughter.
Scrapbooker. Pond Enthusiast.
Loves: Wiener Dogs. Travel. Adventure. Life.
Grateful.Favorite St. Louis Spot: Botanical Gardens
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: Eating outdoors at Kirkwood Station Plaza
Lauryn Souder
Associate Director of Preschool Ministry
Welcomer. Listener. Organizer. Designer.
Former Stay-at-Home Mom and Small Business Owner.
Wife of Barnes. Mom of Gavin & Jocelyn.
Enthusiast of healthy food and homemade desserts.
Loyally serving in love. Creatively celebrating life. Joyfully walking in faith.Favorite St. Louis Spot: Forest Park
Favorite Kirkwood Spot: The Magic House
Eric Van Zee
Associate Pastor of Family Ministries
Soul Adventurer. Relational. A Work in Progress. Designer / Director.
Fiercely Broken-Hearted. Jesus Follower.
Fun Seeker. Discipler. Learner. Third Culture Kid.
Son. Brother. Father of 3. Husband of 1.
Recipient of Undeserved Favor.
