Windham Presbyterian Church

 

Pastor Jim Stuart

Pastor Jim has served Windham Presbyterian Church for over 20 years.  Born and raised in Minneapolis, he is married to Sally and has 3 grown children, Chris, Scott, and Linnaea.  He is a graduate of Colorado College (B.A.,1971) and Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.,1974).  His passion is to declare and display Christ as the greatest treasure in life.  Relationships matter most to Pastor Jim.  He loves to read, stay fit through a variety of sports activities, and play the piano.

Brian Wagner - Youth Pastor

Brian is a New England native, graduated from Gordon College in 2000 with a degree in Youth Ministries and in Bible.  He is currently pursuing his Masters in Educational Ministries of the Church at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA.  Brian and his wife Kim, who also graduated from Gordon, have two boys and a dog named Bailey.  Before coming to Windham Presbyterian, Brian served as Pastor of Middle School Ministries at First Presbyterian Church of Edmond, Oklahoma.  Brian enjoys baseball, pasta, hanging with his family, and of course Camp Wilmot…but who doesn’t!

Kristi St. Laurent - Christian Education Director

Kristi was recently hired as the Christian Education Director.  Kristi has a long history of contributions to both WPC and the Christian Education Ministry.  Before transitioning to her role as director she was involved in curriculum, event and special Sunday service planning and the monthly Team meetings.  As director, Kristi will continue in these roles and is working to accomplish the vision she shares with the Team:  Strengthen our Core of Volunteers and grow – Grow – GROW with our children, providing opportunities for spiritual growth and fellowship.

Kristi lives in Windham with her husband, Rob and three children Robby, Gracie and Abby.  She has been a physical therapist for 16 years with an interest in both geriatrics and head injury and continues to work at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital in Salem about one Saturday a month.  Her primary community involvement is through the church, but she also volunteers at the schools of her older two children.  She would love to see all children in the Windham community come to really know Jesus, and to have the benefit and blessing of faith from childhood.

Louise Kish - Administrative Assistant

Our church secretary Louise, welcomes all those who come to the church with her generous smile and her affectionate nature.  While balancing her duties for Pastor Jim, Louise continues to shuffle the chess pieces as she organizes room assignments, communicates with the Elders, and produces the weekly and monthly bulletins for all to read and remain informed of the ongoing activities of our very busy church.  Her dedication and discipleship to the Lord can be witnessed by many as she continually listens to the Books of the Bible on CD, attends weekly Bible class, and ministers to all who visit her.

Louise lives in Hudson with her husband Bob. She has a daughter Alexandria, who is the head nurse at the Westford Nursing Home, Westford, MA and a son Michael who is the President of Mellon Investments in Boston, MA. 

Liz Greenleaf - Treasurer

Liz has served as the WPC Treasurer since January, 2006.  Prior to her retirement from the business world in 1996 when she proudly became a stay-at-home mom, Liz worked in Human Resources.  Having a true gift of administration, she has worked on many committees at the church over the past 15 years.  She has enjoyed organizing several of the WPC Vacation Bible Camps, volunteered at the Shepherd's Pantry for many years, has served as an Elder for our Fellowship Committee and is currently a member of the Finance Committee.

 Besides her position as treasurer, Liz works part time at the Windham Dental Center as a billing & scheduling coordinator.  Her husband, Brad, is a Investment Manager in Boston and plays bass guitar for the WPC Praise Team.  She and Brad have two sons, Ryan, 14 and Connor, 12, who both enjoy being part of the Junior and Senior High youth programs.

Rebecca Montrone - Worship Band Director

Becky has been involved with sacred music in one capacity or another for most of her life.  From hymns to postmodern and everything in between, her passion is for music that brings glory to God.  Becky attributes the magnetic ministry of the church’s worship band to the amazing synergy between each of its members.  “It is clear to me that we are together when it comes to our priorities – to express our love and gratitude to God and to facilitate a free flow of worship within the congregational setting.   I have the utmost respect for the commitment, talent, experience, and skill each individual brings to our musical offering…AND… we have a great deal of fun in the process!”  

Becky is a holistic health practitioner, nutritionist, herbalist and owner of Wondrous Roots, Inc. in Londonderry.  She lives in Windham with her husband Dale of TranSwitch, Corp.,  and they have a daughter, Krista, who is pursuing a dance career in New York City.

Andrew Gaydos - Church Choir Director

 

Andrew has served as the choir director at Windham Presbyterian since 2005.  A graduate of Moravian College (B.Mus., 1991) and The Eastman School of Music (M.Mus., 1994), he teaches Elementary and Middle School music in Massachusetts.  Furthermore, he maintains a private music studio in his home.  He has sung with and conducted numerous ensembles in the greater Philadelphia and Boston area.  He and his wife Camille live with their two daughters, Rachael and Chloe, in Hampstead, NH.

 

‘Worship is my foremost passion.  Seeking The Lord in many different worship formats: traditional, contemporary, blended and contemplative, the music program at WPC passionately worships Jesus with our hearts and our voices.  He alone is to be glorified and it is our constant, humble desire that we may be used as a vessel of the Holy Spirit to touch, bless and minister to members and visitors at WPC.’

 

Andrew loves to browse for sheet music and research choral literature.  He also enjoys walking, canoeing, exploring New England and spending quality time with his wife and daughters.