The Leadership Team at John Knox

John describes his leadership style as collegial, informal and friendly, as he seeks to continually interpret and reinforce the spiritual source and connections of the church's work. He believes his leadership is most effective when, "we pray together, laugh together, celebrate together, think and work together, and genuinely care for and help one another, building relationships even as we are achieving our goals." John's deep spiritual faith is the proliferation of his abiding belief that God is present in every aspect of our lives.

Kim Kolander comes to us as our new Music Director. As an active church musician, he has served in a variety of positions over the last 28 years in the St. Louis area. He has worked with adult and youth choirs and handbell choirs.

While being affiliated with John Knox Presbyterian Church over the past 20 years, Linda has served as a Sunday School teacher, VBS director, Deacon, Church School Superintendent, Moderator of Presbyterian Women, and Drama Director. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University and taught English and journalism for seven years in Jerseyville, Illinois. A published writer, Linda has contributed articles to the Hazelwood News, the Journal newspapers and Evangelizing Today's Child as well as penning five plays. As a free-lance director, she has worked with other area churches to produce both puppet and live performances for their respective congregations.