Meet the Children’s Staff

Shari Stephens
Children’s Ministry Director
Programming, recuitment, planning and implementation of all Children’s education and programs, including Grace Place, Elementary J-Quest, summer programs and special celebrations. 
shari@uchurch.tv

Lynda Ryan
Children’s Creative Arts Director 
Children’s artistic art director, drama and storytelling, children’s worship leaders, Children’s Library, Children’s Drama Camp.
Lynda.ryan@uchurch.tv

April Keller*
 Assistant Children’s Director, Preschool Education
Coordinates and assists volunteers in plans for Preschool Grace Place, Godly Play and Preschool Bible Adventure. 
april@uchurch.tv

Kelly Crespin*
Assistant Children’s Director, Programs
Coordinates, recruits, and assists volunteers plan for family events, special events, including F.I.S.H. activities.
kelly@uchurch.tv  

Debra Harris
Program Assistant
Assists Grace Place and all programs with curriculum, supplies, and ideas, registration & behind the scenes “Nuts & Bolts-also coordinates Resource Room and volunteer needs. 
debra@uchurch.tv

Sylvia Trevino
Administrative Assistant 
Supports administrative needs for all children’s education and program events. 
sylvia@uchurch.tv

 Heather Klekar*
Adminstrative Assistant 
Creative support of children’s education and programs with newsletters, brochure, decorations, etc.
heather@uchurch.tv

*Denotes part-time staff