john@stlukeumc.com    333-6886 ext 318

Born and raised in Omaha, John's family has been very active at St. Luke his entire life.  John attended St. Luke Child Development Center, Sunday School, and youth programs as he grew up.  John's transition from active church member to staff member is a natural transition as he considers ministry as a vocation option.  John is a 2004 graduate of Benson High School.

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Chancel Choir Director (adult vocal choir)
(on St. Luke's staff since August, 1999)

Dr. Terry Theis has extensive music education experience and church work experience.  He holds a Bachelor of Music in Church Music from Wittenberg University (Ohio); a Master of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln; and a Doctor of Music in Arts-Conducting from the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri at Kansas City, where he studied with Dr. Eph Ehly.  Dr. Theis has made the study of music, the creating of music, the performing of music, and the teaching of music his life-long work.  Dr. Theis recently retired from teaching music with Omaha Public Schools.

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Organist
(on St. Luke's staff since August, 1984)

Joan Young is the Organist for the worship services and serves as accompanist for the Chancel Choir.  She also serves as Organist for weddings and funerals held at St. Luke.  Joan has a Bachelor's Degree from Wayne State College.

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Chancel Ringers Director (adult bell choir)

sherrie@stlukeumc.com    333-6886 ext 306

Administrative Director
(on St. Luke's staff since September, 1985)

As is true with a number of others on St. Luke's staff, Sherrie Lindsey does not attend St. Luke for worship; however, her heart and energy are here every weekday (as well as a few off-hours).  She has enjoyed the challenge of coordinating St. Luke's offices and serving as assistant to the Senior Pastor, as well as helping coordinate the Child Development Programs.  Her responsibilities range from secretarial to administrative and personnel-related, with a lot of little things thrown in that don't seem to fit anyone else's job description.  Two of the aspects she likes most about her work at St. Luke are the quality of people she works with and the fact that her job has never been the same any two years in a row.  Sherrie and her husband, John, have two daughters, Marissa and Hannah.

suzanne@stlukeumc.com    333-6886 ext 300

Administrative Assistant
(on St. Luke's staff since January, 1998)

Suzanne Rood has been a congregation member of St. Luke since 1988.  As a church member, she has volunteered as a VBS staff member, been superintendent of the Wednesday evening childrens' program, and for a time coordinated the church volleyball league with her husband, Jim.  After working for 15 years in the construction industry in secretarial positions, she became a stay-at-home mom after the birth of her daughter, Danielle.  Now on staff as Administrative Assistant at St. Luke, she enjoys the variety that her position offers, as well as visiting with and helping other church members when they call or visit the Church Office.

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Building & Grounds

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Building & Grounds

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Building & Grounds 

childcare@stlukeumc.com    333-6886 ext 319

Child Development Center Director
(on St. Luke's staff since September, 1998)

Valorie Buis has primary responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Child Development Programs, including staffing of the Center, parent relations, compliance with State licensing guidelines, and staff in-service training and development.  Valorie attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where she also worked for University Child Care for 8 years prior to coming to St. Luke.  Mrs. Buis' experience also includes working for Adams County Child Care Programs in Hastings, Nebraska, which is her hometown.  Valorie is married and the mother of two sons.

childcare@stlukeumc.com  333-6886, x303

Enrollment Director, Child Development Center
(on St. Luke's staff since February, 1999)

With a computer degree and prior experience in a pediatric office and in management, Kim Walker's skills are put to good use as she promotes and educates the community about the quality of St. Luke's Child Development Center through tours, phone contacts, and a monthly newsletter. She also assists the Child Development Center Director with the implementation of policies and procedures, handles employee orientation, tracks ongoing education hours for teaching staff, and takes care of general file management. Her helpful spirit, common sense, and warm personality are evident in the way she goes about her daily tasks. Kim is married and the mother of two sons.

abbey@stlukeumc.com  333-6886, x328

Teen Center Director
(on St. Luke's staff since August, 2007)

Originally from Saint Paul, Minnesota, Abbey arrived in Omaha to attend Creighton University in 1999. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Journalism, Abbey's professional background ranges from non-profit development to youth ministry.

Abbey has a passion for creating environments in which youth can find encouragement, healthy relationships, and laughter. As Director of the Teen Center, Abbey is responsible for the programming, staffing, and supervision of the After School program.

"Having been truly affected by a variety of mentoring relationships growing up, I find a passionate calling to serve the youth of our community in a positive and fun way."

Abbey shares her love for youth with her husband Jason Jackson, who is a teacher and coach in the Omaha metro.

john@stlukeumc.com  333-6886, x318

John also works in the Teen Center.