CONCORD TRINITY STAFF
Meet The Team
Rev. Dr. David Stewart
Lead Pastor
Coming Soon
JT Young
Ministerial Director of
Discipleship and Missions
J.T. (he/him) was brought onto the Concord Trinity team in May 2021. A St. Louis native, he graduated with a B.A. in Religion from Lindenwood University in 2015 and a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary in 2018. Before coming to CTUMC, he pastored churches in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and is currently pursuing ordination as a deacon in the UMC. In addition to his position at Concord Trinity, J.T. is also a Doctor of Ministry candidate at Eden Theological Seminary, and an Adjunct Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Lindenwood University. Be on the lookout in late 2024 for his new book, Extremists for Love: A Theological Introduction to the Struggle for Racial Justice in America, forthcoming from
Wipf and Stock Publishers.
Grace
Director of Worship Arts
Coming Soon
Nancy Merrell
Coordinator of Care and Connection
Concord Trinity UMC seemed like “home” the first time Nancy attended in 2007! With college degrees and lots of practice in connecting people with information, she says it is a great honor to now help connect people to each other and to Jesus in the CTUMC church office. She grew up in Glendale, Mo., and immigrated six miles southwest to the Concord Village area 32 years ago, and never looked back. Nancy has been married to Stuart for 32+ years, and they’re the blessed parents of Nathan and Camryn.
Kyle Baldwin
Director of Family Ministries
Kyle (he/him) began serving in ministry in the summer of 2018 at Fee Fee Baptist Church as the Director of Student Ministries. He was brought on staff at Concord Trinity UMC in July of 2023 as the Director of Family Ministries. He attended Missouri Baptist University where he pursued a degree in Christian Ministry with an emphasis in Youth Ministry, along with a minor in Music. While in college, Kyle had a blast leading worship by playing drums with his band Partly Cloudy and his Ministry Group Abide. Kyle married the love of his life, Alaina back in June of 2020, and in October, they began their young family by adopting their sweet puppy Pearl. Together they enjoy doing puzzles, watching Food Network, watching movies, and spending quality time with friends and family. Kyle is a huge fan of the St Louis Cardinals, St Louis Blues, Notre Dame Football, and the Green Bay Packers. He also loves to nerd out to all things Star Wars and Marvel.
Katie Klein
Director of Multi-media & Communication
Katie was raised in Kirkwood, Missouri and currently lives in Imperial. She triple majored in Music, Theatre and Dance at Columbia College Chicago then continued to STLCC Meramec for a certificate in Digital Media with an emphasis in Photography. Katie has performed professionally for almost 20 years and has so much love for the many people she has had the pleasure to work with. She also has experience in customer service - which is less exciting to talk about, but still oh so important. Katie's goal in life is to bring joy to others and knows how powerful a simple smile can be. Katie and her husband, Michael, are proud parents of their daughter, Elsa.
Marilyn Roseberry
Business Manager
Marilyn has been the Business Administrator and Treasurer for Concord Trinity United Methodist Church since 2012. Before that, she had 30 plus years' experience as an accountant and tax specialist in a small public accounting firm. She has enjoyed membership in Concord Trinity for almost 40 years.
Alison Weatherby
Staff Accompanist
Alison Weatherby has been serving as staff accompanist since September 2009. She grew up in the St. Louis area and has been playing piano since she was 7 years old, taking private lessons for 11 years. Alison received her Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Illinois Wesleyan University and her Master’s in Library and Information Science from Mizzou. She works full-time for the Webster Groves School District as a Library Media Specialist. She and her husband Alan are proud parents of two young adult sons, Aaron and Alec. Besides playing piano, Alison loves reading, traveling, live theater, and the Cardinals.
Joel Stassel
Building Manager
Joel graduated Columbia College with a BA in Psychology in 1979. He then worked in hospital industry for 20 years. Afterwards, he worked at Chrysler factory in Fenton for 15 years. Joel then graduated from Vattorott College with a diploma in building maintenance. He has worked at CTUMC since 2009.
Emily Mehigh
Handbell Director
Emily Mehigh received her bachelor’s in music education and Music Performance from Truman State University. She has also received her Masters in Music Performance from Indiana University in Bloomington. Emily has grown up in the UMC for most of her life, and even attended Concord Trinity when she was in middle school. She is excited about having returned to Concord Trinity to be the handbell director. She became a handbell ringer at St. Lukes UMC in 2020. This along with her music education experience allowed her to become the handbell director here at Concord Trinity in 2021. In addition to handbell ringing, she also plays a mean clarinet and bass clarinet, and is a lessons teacher at Music and Arts and through the Community Music School of Webster University.
Stacy Loenneke
Office Manager
Stacy grew up in Southeast Missouri before moving to St. Louis in 2018. After graduating with a degree in Business Management, Stacy began working in the veterinary industry in 2012 and has served as office manager at a local animal hospital for the last few years. She has 3 spoiled, lazy, beautiful cats. In her free time, she enjoys making delicious homemade jam to spoil her friends, working on diamond art projects, and spending time with her family. She loves traveling and visiting the amazing national parks this country has to offer. Stacy has a passion for God, a giving heart, and wants to touch the lives of everyone she encounters. Feel free to stop by the office anytime so she can share a smile with you and brighten your day.