Staff

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Keith Layne Koch
Pastor, Head of Staff
Spiritual Gifts: Intercession; Wisdom; Creative Communication

Personal Style: Task-Unstructured

Passion: Building

E-Mail: Keith@gracepreschurch.org

Keith was born and raised in the East St. Louis, Illinois area.  He and his wife Karen have two children, Abby and Nate.

Keith is a graduate of Baylor University and Princeton Theological Seminary.  He also holds a Masters Degree from the Wharton School of Business. 

Keith was ordained by the Presbytery of the Palisades in 1980.  Keith has served the Mayfield Central and Northville United Presbyterian Churches (yoked) in New York, (June 1979 to January 1983); The Calvary Presbyterian Church in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, (February 1983 to July 1992); and Grace Presbyterian Church (July 1992 to present).

Keith enjoys reading, music of all kinds, movies and the theater, cooking, fine dining, and good conversation. He also is active in woodworking and cabinet making.   On a more active side, Keith loves to golf and shares biking, cross-country skiing, hunting, and fishing  with his family.  He is an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan.

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Martin Burch
Adult Education
Spiritual Gifts: Helps; Teaching; Administration

Personal Style: Task-Structured

Passion: Discovery

E-Mail: MarBurch@gracepreschurch.org

Martin started at Grace as Director of Christian Education in September 1992. He now also is the Director of Worship and acts as Computer Systems and Office Administrator. He is married to Marianne and they have one son, Ian.

Martin has a BA in English and Theatre from Washburn University, an MA in Theatre from Central Missouri State University, and a Ph.D. in Theatre from Northwestern University.

Merodee Grannis
Children's Ministries & 
Director of Jacob’s Learning Ladder Preschool

Spiritual Gifts: Helps; Faith; Intercession

Personal Style: Centered among People/Task and Structured/Unstructured

Passion: Teaching Children

E-Mail: Merodee@gracepreschurch.org

Merodee was born and raised in Minnesota. Merodee and her husband, Jim, have three daughters, Heather, Heidi and Holly. Merodee has her degree in Elementary Education from Wichita State University. In addition to her work as Pastor of Children’s Ministries she is also the Director of Jacob’s Learning Ladder Preschool.
Laura McFall
Pastor of Member Involvement

Spiritual Gifts: Leadership, Administration, Creative Communication

Personal Style: Flexible

Passion: Influencing people for positive change in their lives.

E-Mail: Laura@gracepreschurch.org

A native of Ohio, Laura holds a B.S. in Gerontology from Bowling Green State University.  She spent ten years as a licensed social worker in long term care and briefly served as director of an Alzheimer’s care unit. Laura moved to Wichita in 1998 and came on staff in 1999 as the Pastor of Member Involvement.

“I love Grace Church.  Grace is a rare place, where people are valued for their unique God-given design and are encouraged to use their gifts for the kingdom.  Each of us has a ministry, we just need to find it and respond.”

Laura and her husband Kelly have a daughter, Jenna.  Her hobbies include traveling, reading, and shopping garage sales.

Donna Hetrick
Pastor of Music Ministries and Organist
Spiritual Gifts: Creative Communication; Administration; Craftsmanship

Personal Style: Task-Structured

Passion: Arts & Music in the Church

E-Mail: Donna@gracepreschurch.org

Donna joined the Grace staff as organist in 1994.  Today, Donna also directs the Chancel Choir, Matins Singers (a small, adult ensemble), and the Carillonneurs Bell Choir.  “Anyone who loves to sing is welcome to join our choir,” she says. “No auditions are required.”

Donna is a native of Newton and received her Bachelor’s in Music Education from Bethel College. She obtained her Master’s in Church Music and Organ from the University of Kansas.  While at KU, Donna was assistant organist at Plymouth Congregational Church.

She and her husband, Bill, have two children, Andrew and Luke.  Her hobbies include reading and scrapbooking.

Jay Ayers
Teaching Pastor

Spiritual Gifts: Teaching and Creative Communication

Personal Style: People-Structured

Passion:

E-Mail: jay@gracepreschurch.org

 
Support Staff
Luanne Turkot
Bookkeeper
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Chris Alexander
Director of Food Service
 
Dave Mechem
Custodian

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