Our Team
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Every believer at OPCC is a minister of the Word. However we do have several hired staff who lead us in our ministry at OPCC. Please check out our staff, and their contact information below.
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Church Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Phone: (913) 677-4646 |
Laura Phillips
Senior Pastor, phone ext. 222
Rev. Laura Phillips returned from the deep south to join OPCC in March 2013 as the Associate Pastor. In August of 2017 OPCC called Laura to serve as the Senior Pastor, the first woman to do so in OPCC's history. No matter the ministry of the church, Laura seeks to create a safe and inviting place for all who are seeking, questioning, doubting, and looking for a relationship with God, no matter where they are on their journey of faith.
Ordained in 2009, Laura attended Lexington Theological Seminary and the University of Missouri, and brings over 15 years of church ministry experience. Her background and faith journey has colored her commitment to peace, social justice, outreach, and the many different ways in which people can experience God uniquely and authentically.
Senior Pastor, phone ext. 222
Rev. Laura Phillips returned from the deep south to join OPCC in March 2013 as the Associate Pastor. In August of 2017 OPCC called Laura to serve as the Senior Pastor, the first woman to do so in OPCC's history. No matter the ministry of the church, Laura seeks to create a safe and inviting place for all who are seeking, questioning, doubting, and looking for a relationship with God, no matter where they are on their journey of faith.
Ordained in 2009, Laura attended Lexington Theological Seminary and the University of Missouri, and brings over 15 years of church ministry experience. Her background and faith journey has colored her commitment to peace, social justice, outreach, and the many different ways in which people can experience God uniquely and authentically.
Chuck Pickrel
Associate Pastor, phone ext. 228
Rev. Chuck Pickrel joined the OPCC team in October 2020 as our part-time Associate Pastor. Chuck primarily leads our youth and children's ministries along with a presence in Sunday morning worship, and the wider church. As a Commissioned Minister Chuck has attended Metropolitan Community College and Central Baptist Theological Seminary, and served at DOC churches in the Kansas City and Great River (Arkansas) regions for over 13 years.
Chuck is a life-long member of the Christian Church (DOC). His family includes his lovely and talented partner Lara who is also a minister in the region, and their daughter Violet. They have two dogs (Faith and Shelby). When he's not at church, Chuck enjoys restoring and working on cars, collecting Lego, and playing video games.
Associate Pastor, phone ext. 228
Rev. Chuck Pickrel joined the OPCC team in October 2020 as our part-time Associate Pastor. Chuck primarily leads our youth and children's ministries along with a presence in Sunday morning worship, and the wider church. As a Commissioned Minister Chuck has attended Metropolitan Community College and Central Baptist Theological Seminary, and served at DOC churches in the Kansas City and Great River (Arkansas) regions for over 13 years.
Chuck is a life-long member of the Christian Church (DOC). His family includes his lovely and talented partner Lara who is also a minister in the region, and their daughter Violet. They have two dogs (Faith and Shelby). When he's not at church, Chuck enjoys restoring and working on cars, collecting Lego, and playing video games.
Mary Beth Boucher
Director of Music, phone ext. 229
We welcome Mary Beth Boucher to our community as the Director of Music. Mary Beth received both her Bachelors in Music Education and Masters in Music Education with an emphasis in Choral Conducting, from The University of Kansas. She taught elementary music and middle school choir for 24 years for Olathe USD. She was also the music minister for Lake Quivira Community Ministries and on the worship team for Church of the Resurrection West. Through the years, Mary Beth has composed music for school and church. In addition to guiding our Bell and Chancel Choirs, Mary Beth also spends her time as a private vocal coach, and co-directing a chorus of senior singers called EncoreKC!
Director of Music, phone ext. 229
We welcome Mary Beth Boucher to our community as the Director of Music. Mary Beth received both her Bachelors in Music Education and Masters in Music Education with an emphasis in Choral Conducting, from The University of Kansas. She taught elementary music and middle school choir for 24 years for Olathe USD. She was also the music minister for Lake Quivira Community Ministries and on the worship team for Church of the Resurrection West. Through the years, Mary Beth has composed music for school and church. In addition to guiding our Bell and Chancel Choirs, Mary Beth also spends her time as a private vocal coach, and co-directing a chorus of senior singers called EncoreKC!
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Michelle Reiter
Communications Coordinator & Bookkeeper, phone ext. 223 |
Lee Sprinkle
Property Manager, phone ext. 237 |
Julie Dean
Accompanist |
Chuck Warner
Financial Advisor, phone ext. 237
Financial Advisor, phone ext. 237
OPCC Nursery
Our excellent nursery staff provides quality care during worship, the Christian Education hour, and during and many of our special events and various activities.
Kourtney L. has been a part of the OPCC staff since 2013, and now serves as our Nursery Director, coordinating our nursery staff. Each nursery worker is trained on our SafeConduct Workbench and Abuse Prevention Training, as well receiving regular background checks.
Staff members are available in the nursery beginning at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings through the end of our 10:30 a.m. worship service. The nursery is available for children from birth through three years old. Children four years and older may attend Sunday School and Children Worship & Wonder (or also stay in worship!).
Childcare is also offered on Wednesday evenings and special worship services (i.e. Ash Wednesday & Maundy Thursday services). Childcare for evening Bible Studies and the like is offered for children through 5th grade. You can contact our church office to find out if childcare will be provided during a certain meeting, or to request childcare if you need it for one of your meetings at OPCC.
Our excellent nursery staff provides quality care during worship, the Christian Education hour, and during and many of our special events and various activities.
Kourtney L. has been a part of the OPCC staff since 2013, and now serves as our Nursery Director, coordinating our nursery staff. Each nursery worker is trained on our SafeConduct Workbench and Abuse Prevention Training, as well receiving regular background checks.
Staff members are available in the nursery beginning at 8:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings through the end of our 10:30 a.m. worship service. The nursery is available for children from birth through three years old. Children four years and older may attend Sunday School and Children Worship & Wonder (or also stay in worship!).
Childcare is also offered on Wednesday evenings and special worship services (i.e. Ash Wednesday & Maundy Thursday services). Childcare for evening Bible Studies and the like is offered for children through 5th grade. You can contact our church office to find out if childcare will be provided during a certain meeting, or to request childcare if you need it for one of your meetings at OPCC.
