Partners IN MINISTRY

The staff at Christ United Methodist Church are partners in ministry with our congregation, helping us live out our mission and vision of building a home where our neighborhood belongs. 


Have an idea for how we can bring that vision to life? 

We’d love to dream and imagine with you! If you’re already leading a ministry team, small group, or service opportunity, this page is a helpful resource for connecting with our staff so we can make ministry happen together.


Office Hours

Our church office is open Monday–Friday, 9am–1pm, and you can usually find a staff member available during those hours. Each staff member’s individual office hours are listed in their bio below.


Most staff meetings and conversations are by appointment, so we recommend reaching out ahead of time to make sure someone is available. Staff are generally easiest to reach during their scheduled office hours, and availability outside those times may vary. 


We look forward to connecting with you!

MEET OUR STAFF

Meet the people who help make ministry happen at Christ United Methodist Church! 

Our staff works alongside the congregation to nurture faith, build community, and live out our vision of being a home where our neighborhood belongs. Each brings their own gifts, passions, and perspectives to the life of our church. Whether you're looking for someone to connect with, have a question, or simply want to put a face to a name, we're glad you're here. 


We love being part of this community and are grateful to share in ministry with you!

  • REV. PAUL RICHARDS-KUAN (Lead pastor)

    Rev. Paul Richards-Kuan serves as lead pastor of Christ United Methodist Church, bringing a thoughtful, compassionate, and curious approach to faith and ministry. Paul loves creating space for people to ask questions, explore faith, and discover how the love of Jesus can transform our lives and communities. He is especially passionate about connecting faith with justice, compassion, and the everyday work of building a better community and world. 


    OFFICE HOURS:  Monday-Thursday (9-5pm)

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    GROUPS: Bible Study, Chirst Curious, Running Group

  • REV. Karen Nelson (Social justice liason)

    Rev. Karen Nelson serves as our Social Justice Liaison, helping connect our faith with the work of building a more just, compassionate, and inclusive world. She is passionate about living out the call of Jesus through advocacy, education, and action. Karen works remotely and is available by appointment, so please reach out to connect with her.


    OFFICE HOURS:  By appointment only

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    GROUPS: Women's Group, Faith & Fellowship, Reconciling Ministries

  • REV. David King (Worship Pastor)

    Rev. David King serves as our Worship Pastor, bringing music, creativity, and thoughtful leadership to our Sunday worship. Whether singing, playing piano, or picking up another instrument, David lead us in creating meaningful and engaging worship experiences. He also shares his love of faith and learning as a theology teacher at Valley Catholic School. 


    OFFICE HOURS:  By appointment only

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    GROUPS: Praise Band, Pub Theology

  • Kimi Sloop (Ministry director)

    Kimi Sloop serves as our Ministry Director, helping bring people, ideas, and opportunities together to make ministry happen. She supports our Congregational Care work and leads special projects. Outside of the church, Kimi works as a strategic planner and community builder, bringing those same gifts for collaboration, big-picture thinking, and building connections to the life of our congregation. She loves helping people discover their gifts, find meaningful ways to get involved, and create a church community where everyone has a place to belong.


    OFFICE HOURS:  By appointment only

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    GROUPS:  Congregational Care, Prayer Chain, Women's Group

  • Sydney Craft (Children & Youth Director)

    Sydney Craft serves as our Children and Youth Director, bringing energy and passion to helping young people grow in faith and discover their place in the church community. She loves teaching children and is passionate about social justice and creating a more inclusive, compassionate world. Sydney also works as a Community Engagement Manager, where she gets to build connections and strengthen community—something she brings to her ministry with us, too!


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    GROUPS:  Youth Group, Westside Youth Collective, Compass, TogetherLabs

  • Barbara Michaelis (Business manager)

    Barbara Michaelis serves as our Business Manager, keeping many of the behind-the-scenes details of church life running smoothly. She oversees the church’s finances and manages our facility and campus rentals, helping make sure our building remains a welcoming space for both our congregation and the wider community. With many years of experience in banking, Barbara brings a wealth of financial knowledge and practical know-how to her work.


    OFFICE HOURS:  Monday - Friday (9-1pm)

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    GROUPS: Women's Group, Pub Theology, Trivia Night

  • Eric lepire (Communications Director)

    Eric Lepire serves as our Communications Director, helping tell the stories, share the news, and keep our church community connected. Before joining the church, Eric worked as a creative and technical project manager for marketing agencies, bringing together creativity, strategy, and technology to make ideas happen. He enjoys finding new ways to communicate who we are and help more people discover a place to belong at Christ UMC.


    OFFICE HOURS:  Tuesday - Friday (9-1pm)

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    GROUPS: Men's Group, Pub Theology, Trivia Night

  • katee Tuosto (Nursery manager)

    Katee Tuosto is our Nursery Manager, creating a warm, welcoming, and fun space for our youngest churchgoers. She loves children and brings a wonderful spark of energy and enthusiasm to everything she does. Katee makes sure our little ones feel safe, cared for, and excited to be part of our church community!


    OFFICE HOURS:  Sunday Mornings and by appointment only for special events

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    GROUPS: Young Adults