Staff

Suzanne Webb, Senior Minister, is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She is the tenth Senior Minister to serve Union Avenue Christian Church. She holds masters and doctorate degrees in leadership development from Western Michigan University and has served as a regional minister for the denomination as well as president of Churches Uniting in Christ. Suzanne is a native of Indiana. You may reach Suzanne, by email, at swebb[at]union-avenue[dot]org

Brian Kirk, Associate Minister, is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and oversees our outreach, education, and arts ministries. A native of Jefferson City, Missouri, Brian holds a Masters of Divinity degree, as well as degrees in Psychology and education. He also serves as coordinator of  outdoor ministry programs for the Southeast Gateway Area of the Christian Church (DOC) and is adjunct faculty at Eden Theological Seminary.  Explore Brian's blog "Rethinking Youth Ministry" here. You may reach Brian, by email, at brianskirk[at]yahoo[dot]com

Ron Lindsey, Church Administrator, is a licensed minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In addition to his administrative duties for Union Avenue Christian Church, Ron serves two small Disciples congregations in South Central Illinois. Ron is the person to contact to schedule a meeting with our Senior Minister, arrange a wedding, or inquire about our building hospitality policies. You may reach Ron, by email, at rlindsey[at]union-avenue[dot]org

Scott Schoonover, Music Director, is a gifted musician and conductor. In addition to his work as Music Director for Union Avenue Christian Church, he is the founder and Artistic Director of Union Avenue Opera. He also has conducted and directed other opera companies and choral ensembles, including Muddy River Opera in Quincy, Illinois, Winter Opera St. Louis, The Bel Canto Chorus, and the St. Louis Women's Chorale.  You may reach Scott, by email, at smschoonover[at]yahoo[dot]com

Sheila Grigsby is Union Avenue’s Parish Nurse. Sheila holds masters degrees in nursing and public health, and is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. She has recently begun a program to obtain her doctorate in nursing. Sheila maintains office hours at Union Avenue on Wednesday. You may reach Sheila, by email, at Sgrigsby91[at]aol[dot]com

Don Hubatka is the Financial Administrator for Union Avenue Chrisitian Church. Don might refer to himself as a retired accountant, but there is nothing retiring about Don’s busy life. He continues to work (part time) for several churches in the metro St. Louis area; he also contributes significant volunteer time to Union Avenue Opera. You may reach Don, by email, at dhubatka[at]union-avenue[dot]org