Rev. Craig Hauschild, Senior Pastor
	Email: craig@ehumc.org
	I was called to ministry at an early age. At fourteen, while working in a mission setting on the south side of Chicago, I felt a nudge to devote my life to God’s service. Eventually, I discerned the call to ordained ministry as an elder in the United Methodist Church. I grew up on the outskirts of Hutchinson, Kansas, attending Haven High School.  Kansas Wesleyan University was the perfect setting for me to complete a bachelor’s degree in Religion. I completed my Masters of Divinity degree at Duke University in Durham, NC. Married to Dayna for 23 years, we have two children, Jessica and Nathan and a dog named Wesley John.

	Rev. Ross Baker, Associate Pastor
	Email: ross@ehumc.org
	Born and raised in Wichita KS, Ross grew up primarily on the west side of Wichita. Graduating from Maize High School Ross continued his educational endeavors at Southwestern College in Winfield Kansas. While at Southwestern, Ross met his wife Amanda. Two years later they were married. Both recognizing a call into ministry they pursued Master of Divinity degrees in the “Windy City” of Chicago at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary; it was during their time in Chicago that Ross and Amanda were blessed with their first child James Bennett Baker. In 2010, the Baker family returned to Kansas where Amanda took on a full-time associate position at Calvary United Methodist, and Ross took on a full-time position of chaplain at Wesley Medical Center. Commissioned as a Provisional Elder in May of 2010 Ross continues to work towards ordination as an Elder in the United Methodist Church. When Ross is not working he enjoys: playing with his son James, catching a movie or theatre production with his wife, singing, baking, or simply taking in the “Great Outdoors.” They are excited to announce the arrival of Baby Baker #2 around January 30th of 2012!

	Rev. Brenda Heard, Pastor of Music and Worship Ministries
	Email: brenda@ehumc.org
	Since December of 1996, the music at East Heights has been under the direction of Brenda Heard. Brenda continually seeks new and creative ways to enhance worship through music. Brenda is an Ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church. A lifelong Methodist with a Master's Degree in Music Education from Wichita State University, Brenda brings a real passion for music in all styles that communicates the truths of our faith in both old and new ways. In addition, she has a great love for children. One of the most enjoyable tasks of the week is conducting the Rainbow Choir of energetic 4-6 year-olds. Brenda can often be seen hanging out at the church nursery or holding babies during church events. Brenda's husband Tony is a lieutenant with the Wichita Fire Department. Her oldest daughter, Emily, attends OSU School of Osteopathic Medicine, while her youngest, Hallie, attends East High School.  The Heards are granted "permission" to live in their home by their two cats, Yinyue and XinXin, whose names are Chinese for "music" and "faith."  In her spare time, Brenda composes and arranges music for many local groups, loves scrapbooking, reads voraciously, and occasionally manages a round of golf.

Program Staff

	Paige Nelson, Director of Youth Ministries
	Email: paige@ehumc.org
	To survive in youth ministry you must have a passion for young people.  Paige came to be in ministry with the youth of East Heights shortly after she graduated from Kansas State University.  She began her ministry as a 6th grade Sunday school teacher, then as a member of the interim youth staff.  She was called into full-time youth ministry and became the Director of Youth Ministry in September of 1993.  God’s ministry through her is rooted in the desire to walk alongside youth on their faith journey.  The hope is for growth in their relationship with God through reaching out to others, digging into God’s Word, worshipping, and creating friendship and fun with others on the journey.  Loving youth is a full-time adventure.  A companion with her in ministry is her husband, Scott.  When they are not with the youth, they love to spend time with their two dogs, Duke and Zeus and their families.  It is important to Paige that all youth know that East Heights is a place where they are welcome and loved no matter what.

 

	Becky Hilts, Director of Children's Ministries
	Email: becky@ehumc.org
	Being asked to join the staff of East Heights was a chance to come home.  Having been born and baptized into this congregation, my roots in East Heights run deep.  My mother and grandmother joined the church in 1949.  My parents were married in the chapel in 1955.  I am a product of the Wichita Public Schools and have by degree from Oklahoma City University in Early Childhood/Elementary Education with a minor in Music/Vocal Performance.   Having previously been a classroom teacher for 13 years, I have been on staff as director of Children's Ministries and Soprano Soloist in the choir since August 2008.

	Beth Strickler, Director of Prayer Ministries
	Email: beth@ehumc.org
	Prayer is essential and powerful to the Christian life.  Beth has a passion to help people discover the essential nature of prayer and find a deeper relationship with God through prayer. Her spiritual gifts of faith and compassion fuel her passion to serve in the ministries of prayer and visitation. A long-time East Heights’ member, Beth has been on the church staff since 2000 and has guided the prayer ministry since 2004, adding senior visitation to her role in 2008. Beth enjoys a variety of Bible studies, is active in Sunday school, UMW, the local Walk to Emmaus community, and is a trained Stephen Minister. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from OSU where she met her husband, Eric. They have been happily married for over 30 years. Eric is an attorney in private practice and they have three wonderful young adult children.  In her spare time, Beth enjoys reading and knitting but her favorite hobbies are those she enjoys with Eric, including cooking, vegetable gardening, rowing on the river, and visiting their children.

	Kathy Lefler, Director of Lay Ministries
	Email: kathy@ehumc.org
	Kathy believes that God calls each of us to live out our faith by serving Him and others. As Director of Lay Ministries, Kathy coordinates our ministries that serve those in need in our community, including the hungry and homeless, struggling students, the elderly, our veterans and many others. She is passionate about connecting you to a ministry that you care about and draws on your God-given talents and gifts. Kathy also welcomes visitors and new members into the life of the church. Kathy has a Master of Arts in Christian Ministry from Friends University and is a trained Stephen Minister. She and her husband have two teen-age sons. In her free time, Kathy enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading mystery novels and walking.

	Michael Miller, Director of Media Ministries
	Email: michael@ehumc.org
	Michael is a senior at Wichita State University where he is majoring in communications with an emphasis in electronic media. He served as a volunteer on the Technical Ministries Team at Central Community Church for the past six years. Married to Michelle, they have two Pekingese dogs named Bella and Lilli. Loves anything related to technology. Michael joined the staff in May 2010.

	Robin Eshelman, Director of Preschool
	Email: robin@ehumc.org
	Robin joined the Pre-school staff in 1997 as a teacher.  She began co-directing the Preschool in 2002 and took over as the sole Director in 2004.  As a Wichita State University graduate with degrees in both Early Childhood and Elementary education, she is passionate about working with children.  Although she is the Preschool Director, Robin chooses to continue to teach as well, and  you may find her in the classroom more often than in her office.  She loves the opportunity to interact with her staff to provide developmentally appropriate activities for the children.  Robin has been married to her husband Christopher for 18 years and they have 2 busy sons of their own.

	Sondra Morgan, Business Administrator
	Email: sondra@ehumc.org
	Sondra handles the Financial and Personnel/Human Resources for the church and oversees the Building and Grounds.  She joined the staff at East Heights in 1999 as the Bookkeeper and became the Business Administrator in 2004. Sondra has a degree in Accounting and has served in non-profit agencies since 1985.  She is married with two grown children and 2 grandchildren. She has been a member of The Haysville United Methodist Church since 1986.  Sondra enjoys quilting, gardening and volunteer work in her free time.

	Sarah Bosworth, Bookkeeper
	Email: sarah@ehumc.org
	Sarah Bosworth is one of our two bookkeepers, an efficient multi-tasker, having completed her Masters in English Literature after a combined Honours B.A. in Psychology and English, and a minor in Philosophy. A self-confessed uber-nerd, Sarah puts her Canadian schooling to work by constantly ending her sentences with “eh?” and defending the metric system. Having met her now husband of almost seven years on a blind date, Sarah takes pride in her judgment and decision, despite complaints from her five-year old about his early bedtime.

	Kay Wilson, Bookkeeper & Phone Volunteer Coordinator
	Email: kay@ehumc.org
	Kay is a long-time member of East Heights who loves to make people feel welcome. Her two sons are active in EH youth ministry, and Kay is known around the church as "volunteer extraordinaire!"

	Stacy Trapp, Director of Children's Day Out and Co-Wedding Coordinator
	Email: stacy@ehumc.org
	A mother of two small children, Stacy has a passion to serve the community’s smallest Christians. Having completed her Master’s Degree in Sociology from Wichita State, she recognizes the importance of social as well as educational development in the enrichment of children’s lives. Children’s Day Out is often one of the first social experience children have with their peers and her vision is to create an environment for children to discover, learn, and play in a Christian setting. She enjoys spending time with her family, scrapbooking, and traveling.

	Leon Fields, Facilities Manager
	Email: leon@ehumc.org
	Leon knows East Heights inside and out! Having served here many years, Leon is a great resource as we use our facilities to do ministry—if you can track him down! He’s all over the place, making sure that our building is welcoming, clean, and safe.
	Carol Foster, Membership Secretary
	Email: carol@ehumc.org
	Carol is the master of details. She cares for all the membership records of the church and facilitates our visitation, worship, and prayer ministries.
	JoAnn Henry, Administrative Secretary and Co-Wedding Coordinator
	Email: joann@ehumc.org
	JoAnn came to East Heights in 1999 as the Administrative Assistant, supporting both the Senior Pastor and the Business Administrator. In many instances she may be youir first contact at the church, either by phone or in person. JoAnn schedules events at the church, makes room reservations, and is the Editor and Publisher of our newsletter, The Tower. She is also instrumental in the layout and printing of the worship bulletins each week. JoAnn is married with four grown children, nine grandchildren and two dogs. She is a member of Countryside Christian Church and sings in the choir. In her spare time she enjoys crocheting, sewing, and reading.
	Dawn Beall, Director of Young Spirit
	I was born in Wichita and have been here my entire life. I began studying violin at the age of seven.  My love for music was evident from the beginning. My Aunt gave me a toy keyboard and after running out of keys many times, due to its smallness, my parents soon purchased a full sized piano. By the age of nine, I was accompanying at church and continued accompanying elementary through middle and high schools. After graduating from East High School in 1985, I attended Wichita State University studying piano and violin. I completed a degree in Piano Accompanying four years later. I married in 1992 and, also, went back to Wichita State University to work on my teaching certification. In 1997, I began my teaching career at Mead Middle School, where I am currently employed, teaching Vocal Music grades 6-8. My husband Jerry and I have two children Joshua, 19 and Jennifer, 18.
	Chelle Tedrow, Director of Chancel Ringers and Joyful Noise
	Email: 1drdog5-17@cox.net
	Chelle is a school counselor by day, and is a talented ringer. She sometimes rings solo handbells, and often can be found hanging out with Baxter, her therapy dog.

	Mark Sweeney, Organist
	Email: msweeney620@yahoo.com
	A native of Logansport, Indiana, Mr. Sweeney received his Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Organ Performance from Indiana University in Bloomington, IN, while studying with Robert Rayfield and Wilma Jensen.   Mr. Sweeney continued study with Wilma Jensen in Nashville, Tennessee while earning a Master of Sacred Music from Scarritt College. After moving to Wichita in 1984, Mr. Sweeney served as organist for First United Methodist for two years prior to coming to East Heights United Methodist to serve as organist since 1986. Recitals have included performances at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C., the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta, GA, historic, Bruton Parish in Williamsburg, VA and recitals in Tennessee and Kansas. In his spare time, Mr. Sweeney enjoys traveling and visiting with family.

	Beau Jarvis, Spirit Alive and CSN Music Director Email: beauthomasjarvis@gmail.com
	Beau Jarvis, Christian, husband, father and all around nice guy lives to follow Jesus Christ and to be an example of Christ's love in the world.  On Sunday mornings he can be found proclaiming that Jesus Saves at the Spirit Alive service--sometimes with a keyboard, guitar, bass or tambourine! On Saturday nights, Beau hangs out with the great people at Celebrate Saturday Night.

	Jordan Dinkel, Sound and Lighting Technician
	Email: jdinkel.sound@gmail.com
	Jordan joined the staff at East Heights United Methodist Church as the resident sound technician in September of 2007. His job includes running sound for the Celebrate Saturday Night, Spirit Alive, and Sanctuary services every weekend. In addition, Jordan helps with audio needs for combined services, special events, and Vacation Bible School. Along with sound, Jordan is also in charge of lighting and staging in Hedrick Hall. Jordan is also on staff at Cabaret Oldtown as the resident sound designer, and plays saxophone for the Wichita State Shocker Sound Pep Band.