Senior Pastor & Head of Staff

Rev. Sarah Speed
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I am a seventh generation Presbyterian pastor, raised on sweet tea and in the hallways of the church. Those who know me well would describe me as a doer, an optimist, a bookworm, and an extrovert. To that list I would add early bird, Enneagram three, and a deeply hopeful Christian.

I am the proud daughter of Tom and Carol Are, and the grateful sister of Nathan Are (who lives in Kansas City!). On my days off, I love to spend my time reading, writing and getting outside, but nothing brings me more joy than time with my sweetheart- Ryan Speed.

Professionally, I have had the honor of serving two incredible congregations over the last seven years. In those years I have grown even more convinced that the Spirit is alive in community, that the church can make a difference, and that God is more expansive than I could possibly know.

Read Pastor Sarah’s Statement of Faith.

Staff

  • Martha Atkinson

    Business Manager
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  • Dan Goodloe

    Custodian
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  • Stacy Hunter

    Director of Operations
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  • Bill Krusemark

    Interim Choir Director

  • Patrick Landau

    Director of Youth & Mission
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  • Sam Murphy

    Director of Child & Family Ministries
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  • Christi Paschang

    Accounting Assistant
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  • Lauren Richardson

    Director of Communications
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  • Sharee Thompson

    Music Director & Organist
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  • Trish Jones

    ECLC Director
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