Saint Andrew Christian Church

Staff

Rev. Chuck Rolen Rev. Dr. Charles (Chuck) Rolen, Interim Pastor chuck@sacchome.org
Chuck is a first generation Disciple. He has served congregations in Georgia and Kentucky, and more recently has served as an intentional interim minister at Country Club Christian Church and South Summit Christian Church.

Chuck was born in Anchorage, Alaska, and grew up in El Paso, Texas. He earned his Master of Divinity Degree at Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, and his Doctor of Ministry from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia.

After seminary Chuck received post-graduate training in Clinical Pastoral Care and served as a research assistant to pastoral theologian Chuck Gerkin at Emory University. He then began working toward his doctorate while serving as a chaplain at Atlanta area hospitals and hospices.

In his spare time Chuck spends time with his wife, Linda, enjoys music and home repair, and goes for rides on his 1987 Harley Davidson (when it is running!).

Rev. Erika Marksbury, Associate Pastor erika@sacchome.org
Erika grew up in Olathe, Kansas and was nourished by and eventually ordained in an American Baptist congregation here. Her experience as an intern with the ecumenical project A Christian Ministry in the National Parks cultivated her love for worship (especially worship in the beautiful Rocky Mountains!). Her year as a volunteer at Voice of Calvary Ministries, a community development organization working for racial and economic justice in Jackson, Mississippi, taught her about the deep connectedness between spirituality and questions of justice. She pursued these connections as she earned her M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, heading up the seminary’s Amnesty chapter and serving as a leader of Seminarians for Social Change. Seminary also gave Erika the chance to study in Kenya, and the lessons she learned there about poverty, faith, and hope have remained with her since her return.

Erika taught in the Religion and English departments of Ottawa University for seven years, introducing classes like Literature and the Sacred, Liberation Theology, and Feminist and Womanist Theologies. She is currently a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Missouri – Kansas City, where she’s pursuing an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Religious Studies and English. She also teaches an occasional class at Saint Andrew.

Erika and her husband, Rick Page, are the constantly-amazed parents of two boys, toddler Oscar and baby Beckett. They also share their home with cats Huck and Roma.

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Debbi Adams, Church Administrator debbi@sacchome.org
Debbi has been a full time member of the Saint Andrew staff since late 2002; however, she began working for the church on a part-time basis in 1993. Debbi's long-time service to the church and her depth of understanding of church administration are invaluable to her as Church Administrator. She is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Saint Andrew, including building usage and financial matters. Before beginning her career in church administration, Debbi's business experience included an administrative position with the Jewish Community Relations Bureau. In 2000, Debbi reached her goal of becoming a registered nurse, graduating from Johnson County Community College. Debbi grew up in the Kansas City area, and she and her husband of more than 20 years, Mike, have three children, Brandon, Kyle, and Kelsey.

Denise Dugan, Minister to Children and Families denise@sacchome.org
Denise is a founding member of Saint Andrew and was our first Christian Education chairperson in the early years of our journey. Over the years she has served our community in the positions of Moderator, worship chair, Pastoral Partner, youth sponsor, and choir member as well as directing Vacation Bible School, teaching Sunday School, and coordinating advent workshops and fair trade gift sales. Denise joined the Saint Andrew staff in 2004 and is currently responsible for ministry to children (infant through 5th grade) and families. In addition, Denise coordinates our women's ministries programming.

Denise is a graduate of UMKC with a bachelor's degree in business administration. She brings to her work at Saint Andrew her years of valuable experience as a "real world" business woman, as well as an energy and a passion for making our children's programming exciting, fresh, and meaningful. She is currently enrolled at Saint Paul School of Theology, pursuing a Master's degree in Christian Religious Education. Denise was the recipient of a Chalice Press Book Award for outstanding seminarians in spring 2009. Denise is married to Steve Siebers and lives in Overland Park.

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Quinn White, Youth Coordinator quinn@sacchome.org

Quinn White has attended Saint Andrew since 2006. She was born in Topeka, Kansas, where she was raised and nourished in the Catholic Church. In high school, she attended a Nazarene Chruch, landing herself in Olathe, Kansas at MidAmerica Nazarene University. There she earned her Bachelor's degree in English. She is currently attending Avila University in pursuit of her teaching credentials.

Quinn cherishes her life with her husband, Matt White. She loves books and music and enjoys writing, running, swimming, and knitting.

Rev. Gary Dugan Rev. Gary Duncan, Minister of Worship and Arts gary@sacchome.org
Gary has a BSBA from Missouri Western State College and a Master of Divinity from Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City. He has served as Minister of Youth at Smithville Christian Church and Minister of Education at Ridgeview Christian Church before coming to Saint Andrew. He designed the worship space for the past three General Assemblies of the Disciples Church. Gary's interests and hobbies include old architecture, antiques and landscaping. He and his partner Randy live in a 110-year-old house in Kansas City with their dogs Max, Margaret and Webster, and their cats Lucy and Ethel.

Cynthia Egger Farris, Music Director cindy@sacchome.org
Cindy Egger has been the guitarist/music director at Saint Andrew Christian Church since our first worship service in 1991. Born and raised in Iowa, she completed her Bachelor of Music degree at Coe College and then her Master of Music degree at the UMKC Conservatory of Music, where she was the recipient of the Outstanding Student Award at the Master's level.She currently teaches guitar at Rockhurst University and the Toon Shop. She regularly plays gigs around the metro area, with experience ranging from bar bands, weddings and private parties, to the Kansas City Symphony, the Lyric Opera, and City in Motion Dance Company. She has a solo CD entitled "Finger Pickin' Good" and was chosen to be included in a book written by Kathryn Sommer about local KC women called "A Power Of Her Own". Cindy enjoys most styles of music and her instrumental moments in the services reflect her diverse tastes. You might hear Spanish, Renaissance, Classical, new age, Celtic, or folk on any given Sunday. She has a very clear and strong singing voice which she combines with her masterful guitar playing to contribute to the unique Saint Andrew worship experience. Cindy is "mother" to Chester˜ a more handsome dog you will not find. Music consumes most of her life, but in a rare free moment she enjoys riding her Buell motorcycle and listening to live music.

Cindy is married to Dave Farris, who is the Music Director at Overland Park Presbyterian Church.

Joy Zimmerman, Music Assistant joy@sacchome.org
Joy is our violinist extraordinaire on Sunday mornings, but don't be surprised if you see her pick up the mandolin or guitar as well! During the week, Joy works as a counselor at the Kansas City Academy. Joy also co-founded True Blue Women, a grassroots advocacy organization, and her newest passion is creating beautiful music with the band, Riptide! Joy has a Master's Degree in social work from Washington University and has worked at Solace House and Turning Point: A Center for Hope and Healing. Joy, her husband, Mark Dugan, and their sons, Ryan and Connor, are long-time members of Saint Andrew.

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Linda Greer, Office Manager linda@sacchome.org
Joining the staff at Saint Andrew in 2007, Linda brings with her an extensive office managerial background. For 15 years, she worked in the nutrition and weight-loss industry, helping people live healthier and richer lives. Linda is a lifelong Disciple and member of the Disciples of Christ Church in Buckner, Missouri. She loves spending time with her husband Alan, sons Richard & Joshua, daughter-in-law Kim and especially her granddaughters Kyla, 6, and Jordan, 5. Her favorite pastimes include The New York Times Crossword Puzzle, cooking, and boating. Linda and her husband are also avid motorcycle enthusiasts. Family get-togethers are a common occurrence on her acreage just east of Lone Jack, MO, with activities including fishing, hayrides, and enjoying Alan’s smoked meats!

Patty Glauser, Publications patty@sacchome.org
Patty joined the Saint Andrew staff in 2007. Previously she worked in retail. She has lived in Overland Park most of her life and has been married to her husband, John for over 30 years. They have three children; Curtis lives in Paola with his wife Cody, Travis lives in Oklahoma City, and their daughter, Abby attends the University of Kansas. Patty enjoys spending time with family, sewing, scrapbooking, and summer travel with her husband and children.

Maurine McLellan, Administrative Assistant maurine@sacchome.org
Maurine joined the Saint Andrew staff in February, 2008. She comes from four years of retail following four years working at Congregation Beth Shalom as newsletter editor, cemetery administrator, and administrative assistant. Maurine and family are thirty year residents of Stilwell, KS. She and her husband, Roy, have two children, Roy IV and Emily. Roy IV and his wife, Jenny, have a son, Roy V. Maurine enjoys sewing, traveling, and genealogy.

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