Pulpit Minister – Lee E. Lewis, Jr.

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Lee and his wife Michelle, formerly of San Antonio, TX, became members of the church in 1994. Very soon afterwards, Lee began to pursue the ministry. Having studied with ministers, elders and the Sunset International Bible Institute, he was ordained in February 2001. Since then he has served in an associate capacity at congregations in both the San Antonio and St. Louis areas.  He has served in the capacity of pulpit minister at the O’Fallon Church of Christ in O’Fallon, MO since 2006.

Having completed a bachelor's degree in business administration from Texas Southern University, Lee is now pursuing a masters degree in theology from Christian Bible College and Seminary.

While preaching the gospel in the Lord’s church for over 10 years, he has come to the knowledge and understanding of the need to diligently pursue the commission placed on all who call on the name of the Lord by Christ himself: to go, teach, baptize and continue to teach, according to Matthew 28:19-20.  “I am thankful to our Heavenly Father for the awesome privilege and the grave responsibility to share his divinely inspired word and serve His people,” says Lee.

Youth & Family Minister -- Now Hiring

We have been blessed to have Nate Riser as our full-time Youth Minister for most of the last ten years. The Lord has recently led him to a new ministry opportunity in Oklahoma, and we are now in the process of searching for a new full-time Youth & Family Minister.  If you are interested in this position, click here for more information.

Member Care Minister – Reiders Abel

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Reiders and his wife Melanie are originally from Brownsville, Tennessee.  Reiders received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Memphis State University in Memphis, TN.  After serving in the US Army, he began a 32 year career with Graybar Electric Co.  Working various financial department roles in different locations, he became District Financial Manager in St. Louis in 1998 before retiring in 2005.  Reiders and Melanie have four children: Lance, Jeannie, Angie and Jenna.

 Education Minister – Burney Baggett

Since 1973 Burney and his wife, Mary Dell have been involved with a variety of ministries for the churches of Christ. After completing graduate school at Purdue University they served in the campus ministry for two years for the Elmwood Avenue Church of Christ. The next six years took them to Austin Peay State University to begin the work there for the Norway Avenue Church of Christ. In 1986 they moved to St. Charles, where Burney served as the pulpit minister for Charbo and Karen Street Church of Christ. In 1992 Burney left the full time ministry as they moved their membership to the Maryland Heights Church of Christ, where he served as an elder and Bible class teacher. In 2002 they moved to the O'Fallon Church of Christ, where Burney has taught classes, served as an elder and preached as needed.

Since 1988 Burney has been employed with ACF Industries and then American Railcar Industries in the Department of Safety and Environment. He is currently the Manager of Corporate Safety. In this capacity he has responsibility for over 2500 employees in the United States and Canada. Much of his duties involve adult education in the area of safety management. In addition he is an adjunct faculty member at Maryville University in the Environmental Science Department and a lecturer for the Black River Technical College. He is an authorized OSHA instructor for General Industry and holds certifications as a Registered Environmental Manager, Associate Safety Professional, and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.

Favorite Bible Character: Nehemiah

Favorite Activity: Playing with grandchildren

Favorite verse: Philippians 4:13

Philosophy of Education: K.I.S.M.I.F. (Keep it Simple, Make it Fun).

Every Bible class or sermon must be applicable to our lives as Christians. We should strive as teachers to make the lessons livable and exciting for every student. Life is too short to be boring. Make the most of every opportunity to inspire, encourage and teach.

Church Secretary – Debbie Nguyen

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Debbie is available at the church office Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Some of her duties include tracking and coordinating schedules and publishing the church bulletin.  Debbie and her husband Hien have four children, Curtis, Matthew, Kayla and Emily.