Kenneth A. Baker (M.Div., D.Min.), Minister of Worship and Discipleship has served as our Minister of Worship and Discipleship since coming to us from British Columbia, Canada, in August 1992.  In May of 2004 Ken received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in the area of "Christianity in the Workplace."  Ken serves as our primary preacher and worship designer, gives direction to our ministry of discipleship, and provides leadership and support to our staff.  Among the ministry developments for which he is most grateful are our transition to a blended worship style, our adoption of a new statement of core values, mission, and vision, and our commitment to a new comprehensive discipleship strategy.  revbaker@3rdcrc.org

Cyndee Viel, Director of Children's Ministries and Kids Hope USA Director is another or our "home grown" staff members.  After working 18 years as a director of volunteers and activities at senior housing-facilities, Cyndee joined our staff in 2003 as our Kids Hope Director and a year later as a part-time Director of Children's Ministries.  An encourager and leader, she has built our Kids Hope USA ministry into one that now involves nearly 35 mentors and an additional 35 prayers partners - all dedicated to reaching out to at-risk children at our neighborhood school, Winchell Elementary.  As Directory of Children's Ministries she oversees our growing ministry to children from nursery through elementary school.  We are truly blessed by Cyndee's passion for showing the love of Christ to every child in our church family...and neighborhood.  cviel@3rdcrc.org

Marcia Taylor, Administrative Assistant joined our staff in the spring of 2005.  A member of St Luke's Episcopal Church, she came to us with a wealth of experience in office administration in a variety of marketplace and church settings.  Her effervescent personality has endeared her to the rest of our staff and also to the many congregants who have contact with her by phone or in person.  As our ministries continue to expand, we value her skills in managing the growing administrative challenges we face.  We also value the broader ecumenical perspective that she brings to our staff deliberations and planning.

Mary Jager, Custodian joined the staff in 2004. Being a member of Third since youth, she was well aware of the challenge of maintaining a clean and hospitable facility in which so much activity takes place every week.  Mary has met that challenge admirably.  Thanks to her diligence, Third Church is an attractive and inviting place in which church and community activities can take place.  She provides a significant service to our staff and volunteer leaders.