Russ Creydt |
| Interim Pastor Russ Creydt |
| I have been active in each of the synods I have served in raising the standards for Intentional interim ministry. I see my mission as helping congregations and people move through major transitions... |
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Rick Deasley |
| Director of Worship Life / Organist |
| Rick has been leading church music/arts ministries since 1986. He has been on staff at Atonement since 2005. He holds a degree in music composition from the University of Missouri - Kansas City ... |
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Julie Assel |
| Bell Choir Director |
| Julie has been playing handbells since she was in the third grade and solo ringing since she was in high school. She joined the Adult Bell Choir at Atonement in 1999 and became its director in ... |
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Sarah Brinkley |
| Director of Choirs |
| Sarah has been the Director of Choirs at Atonement since 2006 and directs the Sanctuary, Youth, Joyful Noise choirs as well as the Atonement Brass group and the KC Brassworks for festival Sundays. She... |
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Wayne Hawkins |
| Pianist / Jazz Liturgy bandleader |
| A versatile pianist and keyboardist, Wayne Hawkins performs regularly throughout the country and is a member of the jazz faculty of the University of Kansas. As a composer, Hawkins has written for a ... |
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Maryann Grace |
| Director of Missional Life |
| Maryann has been a member of Atonement since 2003. She engaged into the congregation through her passion for the Alpha course. She began working for Brooke Hodnefield and Missional Life in the fall of... |
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Brooke Hodnefield |
| Missional Life Coordinator |
| Brooke joined Atonement’s ministry team in August, 2007 as the Director of Missional Life. The mission being ‘to connect members directly with Atonement’s mission field in order that the world might ... |
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Scott McDonald |
| Director of Spiritual Life |
| Scott joined Atonement's staff in June 2009 as the Director of Discipleship Ministries. The role in which he holds involves overseeing Atonement's ministries to children, youth, families and adults. ... |
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Cherri Jestmore |
| Adult Spiritual Life Director |
| Cherri joined Atonement's ministry team in February, 2000. In her role, she works closely with other Spiritual Life staff members including the following ministries: Prayer Ministry, Marriage ... |
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Boo McCready |
| Children's Spiritual Life Director |
| Boo joined the Atonement staff in 2007 as Communications Administrator. In February of 2010, she became the Children's Spiritual Life Director. Boo is passionate about working with kids, parents, ... |
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Kelly Wiens |
| Director of Community Life |
| Kelly joined the staff in May of 2010. As the Director of Community Life she will be responsible for the Fellowship, Communications and Hospitality of Atonement.
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Ann Hiemstra |
| Communications Administrator |
| Ann brings to us a varied professional background , including graphics, communications and journalism experience supporting large corporations with major customers, as well as being self-employed, ... |
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Bonnie Shields |
| Director of Resources |
| Bonnie has served at Atonement since December of 1992. Her primary responsibilities include all financial administration including business transactions and financial reporting for Atonement. As such,... |
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Cheryl Hatton |
| Office Administrator |
| Cheryl joined Atonement in August 2002 and has key responsibilities for the organization and staging of worship materials as well as preparation for special events and programs. She also maintains the... |
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Mike Swilley |
| Property Manager |
| Mike Swilley joined Atonement in November, 2001 and brings a career history of experience in upkeep and general maintenance for commercial and residential buildings. His responsibilities at Atonement ... |
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