Contact Info

Summer Building Closing Hours

Sunday closed at 4:00 p.m.
Monday closed at 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday closed at 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday closed at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday closed at 9:00 p.m.
Friday closed at 4:00 p.m.
Saturday closed at 12:00 p.m.

Church Office Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  A Policy and Procedures Handbook has been developed to help us better serve the congregation. Please call the church office if you have questions about room scheduling and set-ups, church mailings or any other area where we may be of help.

Church Calendar & Room Reservation Requests or Changes

Please fill out the Facility Use Form and return it to Katie Lorenz. For questions about the calendar please email klorenz@livingwordumc.org. To view the church calendar please click here.

Church Staff

Rev. Michael S. McIntyre, Lead Pastor -  mmcintyre@livingwordumc.org 
Michael was appointed to Living Word in June of 1998. He was born in Chicago , moved to St. Louis as he began junior high school, and graduated from Parkway North High School in 1981. In 1985, Michael graduated from Northeast Missouri State University with a degree in History. He attended Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston , IL for two years and graduated from Eden Theological Seminary. Before coming to Ellisville, Michael was a student pastor in Chicago and St. Louis , the Associate Pastor of First United Methodist Church of St. Charles and the pastor of Arch Street United Methodist Church in Hannibal , Missouri .  His main interests are his wife Susan, sons Matthew and Sean, baseball (GO CARDINALS!) reading, and travel.

Rev. Greg Finfrock, Associate Pastor - gfinfrock@livingwordumc.org

Greg was born and raised in Martinsburg, West Virginia, graduating from Martinsburg High School in 1979. He received a bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Virginia in 1983, and worked as an aerodynamicist for 23 years before entering full-time ministry. He became a member of Living Word in 1991, and in 2003 began responding to God’s call to professional ministry by enrolling at Asbury Theological Seminary, earning his Masters of Divinity degree in May 2010. He began fulltime ministry as Living Word’s Adult Ministries Director in September of 2006, before becoming Executive Director of Age Level Ministries in September of 2007.  In June 2010, Greg was commissioned a provisional elder of the United Methodist Church, and appointed as Associate Pastor of Living Word.  He and his wife Karen have two daughters, Celia and Hannah.

Linda McMillen, Executive Director of Finance and Business - lmcmillen@livingwordumc.org
Linda and her husband, Danny, are returning to St. Louis after 18 years in Illinois. Linda has been on staff as the Business/Finance Director for 12 years at Northwoods Community Church in Peoria, Illinois. Prior to the church Linda was the office manager for a large restaurant in Chicago, Illiniois and was in public accounting in the St. Louis area for 12 years. Linda and Danny have 3 daughters. (Adrianne - husband Jason and their two children; Gabrielle and Brodie in St Clair, Missouri, Sara - husband Eddie and "Little" Eddie in Wentzville, Missouri and Erica who lives in downtown Chicago.) Linda enjoys cooking, bike riding and being with family.

Kelly Vincent, Executive Dir. of Communications - kvincent@livingwordumc.org 
Kelly grew up in Portage, Indiana and earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Indiana University Bloomington) in 1987.  She spent 8 years in pharmaceutical sales (Chicago; Indianapolis; Huntington, W.V.) before moving to St. Louis.  Kelly and her family have been members of Living Word since 1996. She has served in a variety of ministries, including Sunday School, Children’s Ministries and Communications. She also enjoys Disciple and Beth Moore Bible studies and serving on the Hospitality, New Member and Leadership ministry teams. Her main interests include her husband, Matt, children – Lauren and Brian, volunteering for the Rockwood School District and scrap booking. Kelly served as Living Word’s Volunteer Ministries Director for seven years before becoming Director of Communications.

Nathaniel Voelker, Executive Dir. of Music and Worship Arts - nvoelker@livingwordumc.org
Nate holds a Master’s of Music in Conducting from Emory University and has been serving Living Word since August of 2008.  Prior to his undergraduate studies at the Eastman School of Music and Roberts Wesleyan College, he attended the Interlochen Arts Academy with additional studies at Iowa State University, University of Michigan, Michigan State University and the Oberlin Conservatory. He currently serves as the Director of the St Louis Children’s Choirs Chamber Singers. His travels as a performer and clinician have taken him around the world and have included many diverse experiences from singing opera in Italy to conducting choirs in Kenya.  He currently resides in Pacific with his wife Cassie, son Randal, dog Banksy and turtle Michelangelo. His interests include photography, cooking and movies. Nate grew up experiencing a diversity of worship experiences in a variety of venues and believes strongly that: the Lord has given each of us gifts and it is our responsibility to give them back to Him for His glory!

Roy Adams, Building and Grounds - radams@livingwordumc.org
Roy has lived in the St. Louis area in Valley Park for over 50 years. He is retired from General Motors where he was employed as an assembler for 22 years. He has also worked as a custodian for Salem in Ladue UMC. He is married to his wife, Reda and has one adult son. He enjoys spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren), fishing, camping, hunting and woodworking.





Lisa Baker, Communications and Database Administrative Assistant - lbaker@livingwordumc.org
She is a member of Living Word and is involved in Beth Moore Bible Study and serves with the Bridges Ministry. Lisa, her husband Tom, and their 4 children (Emily-22, Elizabeth-20, Samuel-16 and Sarah-14) live in Wildwood. Her experience includes a strong Real Estate background, as well as computer and database skills.





Tim Bastron, Director of Contemporary Worship - tbastron@livingwordumc.org
Tim was born in Denver, Colorado, but has lived in many places. He grew up as a young boy attending Pond Elementary here in Wildwood before moving to Cedar Falls, Iowa. It is there he graduated from high school and went on to play football at Drake University. Tim also attended the University of Northern Iowa. Minneapolis, Minnesota has also been a place where Tim has called home. It is there he met his wife Brittany. They were married June 14th, 2003. They have 3 children (London, Drake, and Tavery). Tim comes to Living Word with past experience as a youth director, college/young adult ministry director, and contemporary worship director. He loves music, reading, sports, movies, hanging with friends, buffalo wings, a hot cup of coffee, and quiet time with his wife.

Cindy Brown, Administrative Assistant for Age Level Ministries - cbrown@livingwordumc.org
Cindy has provided administrative support for Age Level Ministries for 2 ½ years.  She assists Executive Director, Greg Finfrock, along with Sara Cleary, Adam Mustoe, and Chris Shank.  In 2009, she earned the title, “Office Olympics” Champion in which she proudly displays a trophy in her office. She was born and raised in Kansas City, MO, but moved to the St. Louis area in 1990. Being a single mom since 1999, her children are her pride and joy. Kristin and son-in-law, James, work and live in St. Charles. Katie (age 20) and Jonnie (age 17) both still live at home.  Her interests include singing and playing music, cooking and spending time with her family.

Nancy Classen, Organist
Nancy is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and joined the staff of Living Word in January of 2000. She completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Performance from Carnegie Mellon University and her Master of Music from Webster University. Before her Living Word appointment, Nancy served as organist for the Evangelical Redeemer United Church of Christ in south St. Louis. Aside from her Living Word engagement, Nancy is a freelance oboist and private instructor. In her spare time she enjoys fitness and the arts.




Sara Cleary, Director of Children's Ministries - scleary@livingwordumc.org
Sara recently joined Living Word as the Director of Children’s Ministries in May, 2009.  Born and raised in central Missouri, Sara just relocated to the St. Louis area with her husband Aaron. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies, with an emphasis in Child Life, from the University of Missouri-Columbia (go tigers!). After working with hospitalized children and their families, Sara felt a strong call to a life of Ministry with children. Sara enjoys spending time with her husband, walking their two dogs, and reading (especially Dr. Seuss). She is excited to call Living Word her new home.

Kim Cox, Financial Administrator - kcox@livingwordumc.org  
Kim was born and raised in St. Louis. Before joining the staff of Living Word, Kim was a stay-at-home mom raising her 3 children, Adam, Emily, and Alison. She worked outside of the home part-time doing various administrative jobs for her father’s company and Chesterfield Hockey Association. Kim and her family have been members of Living Word for 13 years and have been involved in many aspects of the church. Kim enjoys sewing, interior decorating, gardening, and spending time with her kids. Kim is very excited about this new position and being part of the Living Word staff family! 



Jenny D'Errico, Administrative Assistant to Pastoral Care - jderrico@livingwordumc.org  
Jenny joined the staff of Living Word as a part-time assistant in March 2006. Before that, she spent 12 years as a stay-at-home mom (rarely staying-at-home), enjoying her two sons, Nick and Michael, and volunteering at their schools and our church. During her career days, Jenny worked in residential property management in both Tampa and Orlando , Florida . Tony and she were married in Orlando in 1989 and made St. Louis their home in November of 2000. Jenny enjoys singing in the Chancel Choir, playing tennis, gardening, making music with her family, and watching the various sporting and musical events which the boys are involved. She feels very blessed to have a wonderful family, great neighbors and friends, and an awesome church family. 

Becky Ernst, Church Sexton
A native of California , Becky moved to Ellisville in 1993. The Ernst family joined Living Word in the fall of 1993. Better known as the “Donut Lady,” Becky has been our church sexton since December 2000, preparing Coffee Fellowship for the congregation of Living Word. She has been involved in many ministries of the church including Sunday School, Worship Committee, VBS, and Youth Retreats. Becky and her husband Fred are the proud parents of Fred Jr. (and daughter in law, Lynne) and Alicia.  She is also the proud grandmother of Layla.




Amy Johnston, Director of Early Childhood Center - ajohnston@livingwordumc.org 
Amy grew up in Vandalia, Illinois and earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Illinois Wesleyan University.  She taught remedial reading for 10 years before deciding to become a stay-at-home mom.  Amy and her husband Jeff, have 3 children Aubrey, Colin and Halle. They have been members of Living Word since 2004.  Amy has been involved in numerous Living Word ministries-including VBS, Sunday School, Children’s Ministry Team, Beth Moore Bible study and served as chair of the ECC Board of Directors. Her main interests are hiking and snow skiing with her family, gardening, volunteering at her children’s schools and watching her children participate in all their activities.  She is thrilled to be the Director of ECC.

Kay Kelly, Worship and Celebration Arts Ministries Administrative Assistant - kkelly@livingwordumc.org 
Kay Kelly is originally from Little Rock , Arkansas but has lived in the St. Louis area most of her life, graduating from Parkway West High School . Living in Mexico City , Mexico for six years was one of her family’s highlights. Her husband, Tim, works for SBC. They have three children: Sean, Brian and Erin. Kay’s main interests are working around the house inside and out, and sewing and crafting, as time allows. She also enjoys singing in the Chancel Choir.

Vito Lodato, Building and Grounds Supervisor -  vlodato@livingwordumc.org 
Vito was born and raised in St. Louis . He worked in construction for 20 years and as a custodian in the Rockwood School District before joining Living Word in April 2001. His family includes his wife, Trudee, and four children: Jeff, Vito, Kelly and Tony.







Michael Logsdon, Director of Multimedia Ministries - mlogsdon@livingwordumc.orgMichael joined the staff in January of 2008.  Michael was born in Litchfield, Illinois and earned a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Mass Communications at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.  Michael found his way to Living Word after spending some time living in Nashville, Tennessee.  Michael enjoys spending his time with his wife, Susan, writing music, playing music, listening to music, and talking about nerdy stuff.





Susan Logsdon, Receptionist - slogsdon@livingwordumc.orgSusan is originally from Apopka, Florida. After graduating from high school she headed to the small town of Greenville, Illinois to attend college. She graduated from Greenville College in 2009 with a degree in Psychology and Religion. Susan married Michael Logsdon in July 2009 and they are currently living in Eureka, Missouri. Susan has a passion for music. She is a singer/songwriter and is currently working on her first album with her husband. When she is not playing music she enjoys creating things, decorating her house, baking yummy things in her kitchen, graphic design and playing Wii with her husband (she beats him at bowling every time!)



Katie Lorenz, Director of Marketing and Design - klorenz@livingwordumc.org
Katie was born and raised in St. Louis. She was raised in the Lutheran church and parochial schools and still attends Concordia Lutheran in Kirkwood. Katie went to high school at Parkway South High School and finished her education at Missouri State University. She has a degree in Entertainment Management, Event Planning. She loves to event plan on the side and has her own wedding planning company, Your Perfect Wedding Day. Katie’s fiancee, Mark, is a lawyer in Clayton and they are planning a future together. She also enjoys traveling, scrapbooking and Harry Potter books.



Holly McKee, Accompanist
Holly has lived her entire life in the St. Louis area, and is currently living in Fenton with her husband Jeff and daughter, Amanda. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music with an emphasis in Piano in 1989 from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. She has accompanied soloists, ensembles, choirs and instrumentalists during her career.  Prior to coming to Living Word, she served as a church pianist and accompanist at the First Baptist Church of Fenton. She currently sings with the St. Louis Harmony Chorus, a 75-voice a cappella women’s chorus that rehearses weekly in Bridgeton .  Her hobbies include reading (mysteries are her favorite!), walking, and playing video games with her daughter.


Adam Mustoe, Director of Youth Ministries - amustoe@livingwordumc.org
Adam Mustoe is a Christian, musician, and graduate of Central Methodist University where he studied history and religion. Adam is newly married to Sarah and enjoys music, movies, and any establishment with a value menu. His favorite TV show is Pardon the Interruption and his favorite band is U2. Adam joined the Living Word staff as a Youth Minister in May 2006 after serving as the youth intern since June 2005 and has been a part of United Methodist Church staffs in Jefferson City , Sedalia , and Houston TX.




Wendy Sain, Pastoral Care Director - wsain@livingwordumc.org 
Wendy was born in Utica , New York and grew up in Daytona Beach , Florida where she graduated from Mainland Senior High School in 1975. Wendy is a certified candidate for ordination in the United Methodist Church .  She has completed over 150 hours of training as a Lay Pastor, Stephen Minister and Stephen Leader.  She is a member of the AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors).  She will graduate from Maryville University in December of 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.  She is also attending Asbury Theological Seminary where she is pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Counseling.  Her interests include her children:  Amanda, Michelle, Melissa and Matt; gardening, crafts and reading. Wendy has been part of our staff since 1995.

Chris Shank, Director of Adult Ministries - cshank@livingwordumc.org
Chris Shank joined the Living Word staff as the new Director of Adult Ministries in June 2008. Chris has been married to his wife Jenny since 1999 and they have a little girl named Cesilia Autumn and a newborn, Oliver George. Chris was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. He met and married his wife while at Taylor University in Ft. Wayne , IN and graduated in 2001 with a B.S. in Criminal Justice.  Soon after, while in the field of social work and while volunteering at a youth detention center, he and his family felt the call for him to go into ministry. Chris graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2006 with a M.A. in Christian Education, and has lived in St. Louis for the last two years. Chris’s ministry experience includes working with troubled youth, church youth programs, and small groups for young adults. Chris enjoys reading (philosophy, poetry, classics fiction…George MacDonald!), tennis, volleyball, calligraphy and ‘playing outside’ with his family.

Jessica Smithson, Early Childhood Center Administrative Assistant - jsmithson@livingwordumc.org
Jessica grew up in Mississippi and Tennessee and moved to the St. Louis area in 1999. Her family joined Living Word in 2000. Her husband, Jeff, works for Follett Higher Education Group at Webster University . They have three children: Ryan, Reagan and Reid. Jessica joined the staff of Living Word ECC in July 2006. If she had free time she would enjoy reading and scrapbooking!!