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
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
Sean Boone
Church Planter - Ferguson, MO
Exciting details coming soon!
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
Dr. Corbett Heimburger
Associate Pastor for Care
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: My home in Kirkwood!
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
Business Manager
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
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
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
Diana Simonpietri
Director of Congregational Life
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
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.