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Reverand Dr. Chris Keating

Reverand Dr. Chris Keating

Pastor

After graduating from the University of La Verne with a degree in journalism, Chris attended Princeton Theological Seminary and received his M.Div in 1987. Chris has been at Woodlawn Chapel since 1999. [Read More…]

Carol Stepp

Carol Stepp

Youth Minister

Carol is a graduate of Eden Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity degree. A longtime member of Woodlawn Chapel, Carol joined the staff in October 2015.[Read More…]

Katie Dodwell

Katie Dodwell

Office Manager

Katie comes to Woodlawn Chapel with over 30 years as an IT Direct/VP. She has been a longtime member of Woodlawn and upon retirement, wanted to keep busy by giving to others, so keeps Woodlawn moving forward each day. 

Harry Moppins

Harry Moppins

Director of Music

Harry became a member of the staff in 2018. He has graduate degrees from Washington University and Webster University. [Read More…]

Beth Robbe

Beth Robbe

Director of Woodlawn's Mother's Day Out program

Beth joined the Woodlawn staff in 2007 and coordinates all aspects of our Mother’s Day Out (MDO) program,[Read More…]

There are many gifts…and to each is given a manifestation of the Spirit for the common good…”
1 Corinthians 12:7

LEADERSHIP

As a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregation, Woodlawn Chapel shares in the Reformed theological tradition in electing officers to serve the congregation as elders and deacons. Both men and women are eligible to serve in all offices of church ministry. Elders share leadership with Ministers of the Word and Sacrament as part of the Session, and represent the church as part of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy. The Board of Deacons share in the church’s’ ministry of compassion and service. The Session meets on the 4th Sunday of the month. The pastor of the church also known as the Minister of Word and Sacrament serves as moderator of the Session and as a responsibility of the church’s governance seeks always to discern the mind of Christ and to build up Christ’s body through devotion, debate, and decision.