Helen joined our staff in 2016 as a volunteer. She is a snowbird who usually spends half the year in Canada. Helen leads Bible studies, preaches on occasion, and provides pastoral support. While in Canada, Helen and her husband Zoli continue to worship with us online and keep in touch. She is a wonderful source of knowledge for the staff and a blessing to our congregation. 

helen@kpcbradenton.org

In 2023, we celebrated a decade of Carolyn's service in her position within our community. Her unwavering commitment extends to her impactful contributions to non-profits and the organization of events such as Hope4Communities and the Annual Christmas Market. Carolyn's enduring dedication makes her an integral part of Kirkwood and especially our mission programs. 

carolyn@kpcbradenton.org

Emily has been the dedicated and exceptional Director of our Youth Group since 2021. Emily, her husband David, and their children are all active in our church community. While also leading Young Life in the area Emily has proven to be an outstanding fit for our middle and high school ages here at Kirkwood. Her care for our kids and her passion for showing them the love of Jesus is a gift to us all. 

emily@kpcbradenton.org

Angel joined us in August 2021. She helps coordinate and schedule church events and room use, she runs the day-to-day operations of the church office, maintains the membership rolls of our congregation, and helps the Finance Team with financial reconciliation, weekly giving, and other financial matters. We are grateful for her outstanding skills and her willingness to take on all kinds of challenges. 

angel@kpcbradenton.org

David has been with Kirkwood since October 2022 and provides our traditional worship music for the 11am service while also leading the Chancel Choir and the Handbell Choir. In addition to his other musical expertise, David enriches our worship experience with his skillful playing of our organ, and his dedication and talent contribute significantly to the prayerful atmosphere of our Traditional Service. 

david@kpcbradenton.org

In July of 2023 we welcomed Shon onto our staff in order to oversee all things to do with our contemporary worship at the 9am service, along with our media and technology here at Kirkwood. Shon has decades of experience leading contemporary worship, and we are so grateful to have him here. Shon and his wife Becky made the move from Ohio, along with their twin boys, and they've been a wonderful addition to our community. 

shon@kpcbradenton.org

John joined our staff in November 2023, bringing with him a wealth of skills and initiative. Originally from New York, he has called Bradenton home for over 20 years. John's dedication is evident as he willingly takes on all kinds of tasks (and usually notices what needs to be worked on before anyone else has a chance to mention it). Outside of work he is a family man with three sons and two grandsons and he enjoys, golf, mission trips, and taking his grandkids fishing. 

Chris has been serving as our dedication custodian since assuming the role in May of 2023. Chris has been a valued member of our congregation for a long time, and goes above and beyond in this role taking care of table set-up and tear-down, sanctuary seating, and ensuring that our building always looks welcoming to new visitors. And his commitment to maintaining our place of worship always embodies the sprit of service that we're all called to.