Richard W. Edwards, Senior Pastor
Richard has been the Senior Pastor at St. Luke’s since 1997. He is the primary preacher for Sunday worship and oversees the pastoral and administrative functions of the church. Richard loves the people who make up the St. Luke’s congregation and the excitement they bring to his work. Even more exciting is the fact that Richard once sang in a progressive country-western band for two years.
On Richard’s reading list: I Refuse to Serve a Dying Church by Paul Nixon
Toni Bailey, Associate Pastor for Evangelism and Outreach
Toni joined the St. Luke’s staff in June of 2007. She loves the laughter, support and fellowship she has found in the St. Luke’s family.
On Toni’s reading list: A Way to Love and Walking on Water by Anthony DeMello
Larry Bailey, Associate Pastor for Visitation and Special Cares
Larry has been part of the St. Luke’s staff since 2002. He loves that his sprit is fed when he leads various classes and studies around the church. A self-proclaimed “klutz” around the house, Larry loves to garden and read biographies in his spare time.
On Larry’s reading list: Collapse by Jerrod Diamond
Steve Spain
When asked, “What do you love the most about your work here at St. Luke's?” Steve responded, “Being a part of a Church where inspiring worship and music are expected and appreciated week after week.” The last book Steve read was, "Being Dead Is No Excuse". When asked to tell us a fun, random fact about himself, Steve answered,
“I accidentally knocked Maestro Arthur Fiedler (of the Boston Pops) to the ground in 1976 at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas. My pride was the only thing hurt - most embarrassing!”
Rachel Burton, Music Assistant
Rachel joined the St. Luke’s staff in 2006. She leads the children’s music programs at St. Luke’s and is also a licensed Musikgarten instructor. Having individual contact and building relationships with the children at St. Luke’s is what Rachel loves the most about her work. Aside from her passion for working with children, another interesting fact about Rachel is that she was born without any bottom molars or wisdom teeth.
On Rachel’s reading list: The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
Cameron
Burton, Director of Young Adult Ministries
Cameron has been with St. Luke’s since 2006. He works primarily with our 18-35 year-old age group and loves seeing young adults grow together in a community of faith. Thankfully, breaking his arm in the 9th grade during a church lock-in game of tug-of-war did not deter Cameron from working in ministry.
On Cameron’s reading list: Divine Nobodies by Jim Palmer
Janis
King, Director of Children’s Ministries
A former high school all-region band member and long time member of St. Luke’s, Janis King has been the Director of Children’s Ministries since 2006. She loves working to make all aspects of the children’s ministry program a fun learning experience.
On Janis’ reading list: All the new children’s curriculum.
