CALLED PASTOR

scott@kckirk.org

The Rev. Scott M. White is a graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary, was ordained Minister of Word and Sacrament by the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta, and has served 20 years as installed pastor at congregations in Michigan and Oklahoma. He comes to The Kirk with deep appreciation for its witness, service, fellowship and ministry. Scott and Miriam have been married 31 years and are the proud parents of three young adults. Two small dogs and regular guests round out the family home. You might see Scott on his bike in the Red Bridge area, at a local gym, or enjoying the Blue River trails.

TRANSITION COORDINATOR

cathy@kckirk.org

The Transition Coordinator position is a part-time staff position, with Cathy acting as a liaison between staff, session, committee moderators, and volunteers, as we complete our search for a called Pastor.

Cathy has been a key leader within our staff for 23 years, and retired in 2018. We asked her to return to act as our Transition Coordinator because of her deep knowledge of our church and team.

OFFICE MANAGER

office@kckirk.org

Beth has been our Office Manager since 2005. In addition to welcoming members and visitors to the church, she has administrative, communication, and financial duties. She enjoys getting to know and working with church members and other staff members.

She and her husband, Gary, joined The Kirk in 1993 raising their young children, Mike and Elise here. Over the years, Beth served on committees, taught Sunday school, and helped coordinate numerous church events. She became an ordained elder in 1999 and served two terms on the Session.

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION & CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRIES

mich@kckirk.org

Michelle (Mich) Phillips joined The Kirk in December of 2018. She comes with years of experience in local churches and work on the Presbytery, Synod and National levels of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Over the years, her passion has become sharing the joy and excitement that faith brings to all. She loves creating fun, and maybe a little unusual, learning environments to bring folks into a new and deeper relationship with God.

Michelle is married to Eddie and together they have twin boys William and Shawn. As a family they love going to Worlds of Fun, jumping on trampolines and watching movies in and out of the movie theater.

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC

james@kckirk.org

Originally from Prairie Village, Kansas, James has served as the Director of Music at The Kirk since 2010. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Kansas and has been involved in worship music for most of his life. Outside of The Kirk, he teaches Middle School Vocal Music in the Blue Valley School District and serves as the Artistic Director of the non-profit organization, Kansas City A Cappella. Additionally he serves as Music Director for several musical productions a year through various theatre companies including Shawnee Mission Theatre In The Park, The Barn Players Community Theatre, and Olathe Civic Theatre.

PASTOR EMERITUS