MEET OUR STAFF
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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
Commissioned Pastor
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…]
Amy Reed
Director of Play & Learn
Amy has been a teacher in our Play & Learn program for over two years, becoming our Director in 2025. With her Masters in Special Education, years of volunteer experience in pre-school Sunday school instruction and six children of her own, she brings a wealth of knowledge to our program. She looks forward to guiding our Play & Learn program in ways that will enhance the children’s personal interaction with others through play and pre-school instruction. She looks forward to continuing the Woodlawn Chapel tradition of fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment for all children.
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…]
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.