Staff
May 7, 2012
PCW is blessed by a wonderfully gifted team to serve on the staff ministry team.
Pastoral Staff – Rev. Dr. Edward Goode, Rev. David Zuidema
Worship Staff - Michael Tash, Bill Seale, Janet Mangels, Angela Carota, Debi Haines
Administrative Staff – Bob Willis, Debbie McConnaughey, Catherine Burke, Linda Crank
Rev. Dr. Edward Goode, Head Pastor
Background: I am a thirty-six year old follower of Jesus, husband, father, pastor, sports fan, tech geek, with many other interests and passions. While I serve a Presbyterian congregation, my background is a mix of what I sometimes call a Heinz 57 of faiths and influences. I grew up in Colorado and have since lived in the desert of Arizona, the jungles of Belize, the gardens of New Jersey, the plains of South Dakota, and now here in Wyoming.
Core Scripture Verse: Jeremiah 29:11 – For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.
Contact: Email, Ext. 106, Blog
Rev. David Zuidema, Associate Pastor
Background: I am living in chapter six of a book that had a major footnote in chapter five. The first five chapters include the normal growing up stuff and then life as an investment banker in Connecticut with my wife and our two girls. The footnote in chapter five details my three years at Yale Divinity School and surprising call to ministry here in Cincinnati. Chapter 6, actually we must be in chapter seven by now, is about the joy of serving Jesus Christ here in Wyoming. My wife and I are blessed to be part of creative, spirit filled, multigenerational, loving, and Christ centered community. It is the one at the corner of Burns and Wyoming Avenues. It is the one in which Jesus Christ is transforming, restoring, and sending us out to “Be the Church” for others.
Core Scripture Verse: Phillippians 4:4-9 – Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice.Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.
Contact: Email or Ext. 105
Bob Willis, Church Administrator
I grew up down the river in suburban Louisville. Following undergraduate work in Champaign, Illinois, four years as a navigator of a carrier based Navy jet, and graduate work leading to an MBA back in Louisville, I started a career in higher education financial administration. While back in Louisville I met and married Jean, my wife now of 36 years. She went with me first to Frankfort, Kentucky . Following stops in Morgantown, WV and Baton Rouge, LA at WVU and LSU respectively, we returned substantially closer to home in 1988 to the College of DAAP at UC. I was the college’s business administrator until retiring 20 years later in June of 2008. While in Kentucky and West Virginia, daughters Dawn and Megan arrived. Dawn has a degree in chemical engineering and now works for Marathon Petroleum in Dearborn, Michigan. Megan’s degree is in international finance. She works for the US government’s Agency for International Development and is currently stationed in Dakar, Senegal.
When not slaying dragons and rescuing damsels in distress at Wyoming, Jean and I enjoy camping and bicycling. We rode 4,100 miles across the country in 2009. I also checked off my 50th state when we completed a long road trip to Alaska this past summer. When not doing the aforementioned, we enjoy spending time with friends and checking out Cincinnati’s many fine restaurant, theatre and musical offerings. I also enjoy making sawdust in my garage the results of which are usually a gift for someone or a new piece of furniture for the house.
Contact: Email or Ext. 103
Angela Carota, Director of Children’s Music
Michael Tash, Director of Visions Service
Background: : I have had the honor to work since 2004 with the Vision Service of PCW. What a ride it has been! Together, we have shared many experiences as we searched for guidance, direction and purpose in the use of a Contemporary Worship format. This effort has helped to eliminate obstacles that could keep us from experiencing ALL that God intended for us to share with one another and our community. We are privileged to work with some of the finest vocalist and band members in Cincinnati. We have been supported by a great cross section of the Church which allows for a welcome environment for new comers that has resulted in much growth.
Core Scripture Verse: Colossians 3:15-17 15Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. 17And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
This is the central lesson Christ continually is teaching me about service to PCW and our community. Peace in the Body, Rich in Wisdom, Filled with Gratitude, Expressed in Word, Deed, Music and Creed.
Contact: Email
William Seale, Director of Music
Background: I have performed in recital, concert, opera and oratorio throughout Cincinnati, Delaware, Florida and Washington D.C. I have performed the solos in Handel’s Messiah, Brahms, Fauré, Duruflé and Mozart Requiems, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, Magnificat and Cantata # 82 “Ich habe genug,” Schubert’s Mass in G, Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, Saint-Saëns Christmas Oratorio, Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors (Melchior), and Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro (Bartolo). Also an experienced accompanist for both singers and instrumentalists, I have played for numerous master classes and recitals and may be heard in the soon to be re-released PBS special on DVD, “The Deming of America.” After attending as a vocal performance major, I joined the voice faculty of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music Preparatory Department in 1976, of which I was chairperson for over 15 years, and have had students who have made debuts with Arizona Opera, The Washington Opera, The New York City Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Dayton Opera, Opera Columbus, Sorg-Whitewater Opera, Cincinnati Opera, Santa Fe, The San Francisco Opera, The Metropolitan Opera, and the Broadway stage. I am currently the Director of Music at The Presbyterian Church of Wyoming and the successful Valley Concert Series, and have conducted choral works that include Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s Cantata #4, Fauré’s Requiem, The Seven Last Words of Christ by Dubois and the Poulenc Motets for Christmas. I am the conductor for the CD recording “Christmas in Wyoming.” The Chancel Choir of the Presbyterian Church of Wyoming was invited to perform in two concerts for the internationally acclaimed Cincinnati Pops Orchestra conducted by the late Maestro Erich Kunzel. The second of those concerts also featured the famous Irish group, The Chieftains.
Core Scripture Verse: Mark 12:29-31: 29“The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no commandment greater than these.”
Contact: Email or Ext. 112
Janet Mangels, Organist
Background: I am here to contribute whatever I can to create meaningful worship through the soul cleansing tool of music in a traditional manner.
Core Scripture Verse: John 6:33 – But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Contact: Email
Catherine Burke, Office Coordinator
Background: I have been a Christian my whole life thanks to my parent’s choice to baptize me at a young age, and I have fond memories of Christian summer camp in Texas. My professional background is in Advertising where I spent almost 16 years as a Media Planner/Buyer/Director in San Antonio. I came to be Presbyterian when I was dating my husband, whom I have been married to for over 14 years. We have two beautiful daughters and have been richly blessed as members of The Presbyterian Church of Wyoming.
Core Scripture: Matthew 5:48 - “Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is Perfect” NIV and/or “In a word, what I’m saying is, Grow up. You’re kingdom subjects. Now live like it. Live out your God-created identity. Live generously and graciously toward others, the way God lives toward you.” The Message
Contact: Email or Ext. 101
Hours: Mon. and Wed., 11-3; Fri., 9-noon
Linda Crank, Director of Communications
Background: I currently live in walking distance from the church in Hartwell with my husband Jim who is a PCUSA pastor and our two sons. Our family has been involved with The Presbyterian Church of Wyoming for a number of years in a variety of ways. My father-in-law, Rev. Don Crank, served as interim for a year at PCW over 20 years ago. Our family stayed a year in the Burns Home in the mid-1990’s while on medical leave from our mission work in Pakistan, and now I work as Director of Communications at PCW. I come here from a nine-year position in Communications at College Hill Presbyterian Church, and I am delighted to serve with you.
Core Scripture Verse: Joshua 1:9 - “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Contact: Email or Ext. 125
Hours: Tues. – Thurs., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Debi Haines, Multimedia Specialist
Background: I am happy to be serving here at the Presbyterian Church of Wyoming. My main areas of expertise are in video production, graphic design and multimedia. Before coming to PCW, I served as the multimedia specialist at College Hill Presbyterian Church for more than eight years. I also work as a freelance video producer.
Core Scripture Verse: 1 John 4:4 – “Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.”
Contact: Email
Debbie McConnaughey, Maintenance Mgr./Custodian
Contact: Email or Ext. 107
