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Senior Pastor
Linda Nepstad
The Reverend Linda J. Nepstad assumed pastoral leadership at
Christ Our King on June 23, 1996.She previously served in Los
Angeles, California, as an Associate Pastor for 10 years.There, at
Westwood Presbyterian Church, she was involved in developing
community life and spiritual formation, in addition to preaching
consistently and performing other pastoral duties.She also served
for 10 years on the Presbytery of the Pacific, Ministry of
Preparation and was elected Moderator of the Presbytery in 1995.She
also served as a delegate to General Assembly.
Prior careers
included teaching language arts and journalism to middle and high
school students and a business in tutoring and family counseling in
Southern California.
She attended Alma College, University of
Michigan, Azusa Pacific University and Fuller Theological
Seminary.
Bryan H. Brock
Assistant Pastor: Administration and Congregational Life
Reverend Bryan Brock graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the
University of Tulsa with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Politcal Science
and Education in 1991. He received a Master of Arts Degree in Religious
Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminatry in 1994. He
has served on various church staff in Tennessee, Georgia, and Maryland
as Youth Pastor, Associate Pastor and Pastor of
Education/Administration. Bryan served as an Ecumenical Parish
Associate before becoming the Assistant Pastor at Christ Our King. He
also teaches an adult Sunday School class. Bryan and his wife Robin
live in Bel Air with their two children.
Jim Riddell
Parish
Associate
The Reverend H. James Riddell first began his
work at Christ Our King in 1971 as the Pastor to Youth. A graduate
of Ursinus College and Conwell School of Theology, he has also been
a pastor in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. He has served the
Christ Our King congregation for more than twenty years in addition
to working in a local industry. He assists with worship services and
pastoral visitation as well as officiating at weddings and funerals.
He resides in Bel Air with his wife, Karen Toussaint.
Lloyd Umbarger
Parish
Associate
The Reverend Lloyd F. Umbarger became Parish
Associate in June, 1999. A native of Harford County, Lloyd retired
in July 1997 after serving four Presbyterian congregations in four
states for approximately thirty-eight years: Relay, MD (2); West
Chester, PA (5); Woodstown, NJ (10); and Bay city, MI (20). He has
earned degrees from the University of Maryland (1954), Union
Theological Seminary (Richmond) (1959) and Princeton Seminary (1973.
Volunteer activities include Hospice of Baltimore and Harford
Habitat for Humanity.
Eugene H. Peterson
Pastor
Emeritus
William Kokie
Parish
Associate
Sean and Sarah Lee
Ecumenical
Parish Associates
Gwen Paduch
Director of Children's
Ministry
gwenatcok@verizon.net
Gwen Paduch, our first Director of Children's Ministry, assumed
the position in January of 2006. Currently pursuing a Masters of
Church Ministry at the Ecumenical Institute of St. Mary’s Seminary
and University in Baltimore, she has taught business and computer
courses in high school, college, and corporate settings for the last
25 years. Gwen brings a life-long passion for learning and Bible
study to her position as well as a genuine caring for children and
children’s ministries. As a wife and mother of two, Gwen enjoys
reading and quilting when time allows.
Chuck Crouse
Director of Youth
Ministry
cell: 847-219-2226
Cscrouse@gmail.com
Donna League
Office
Manager
Cindy Antique
Office
Assistant
Kristi Sordillo
Church
Treasurer
Consquella Frieswyk
Co-Op
Nursery Administrator
Jan McMillen
COK Healthcare
Advocate
Cheryl Tyler
Director of Music
Ministry
Studied voice and piano at Peabody Preparatory.
Earned a Bachelor of Music Education from James Madison University
with a Major in Voice and a Minor in Organ. Studied with Gertrude
Burau, Marianne Webb, Helen Inninger, and Edmund Shay. Earned the
Masters of Music Education from Towson University, and the Masters +
30 at Loyola College. Took extra studies at Peabody Conservatory of
Music -- Studied with Madame Duschak. Participated in Church Music
workshops at Montreat, N.C. and Massanetta, VA. Taught Elementary
Vocal Music in Harford County Schools for 30 years, and directed
choirs at Christ Our King since 1974.
" The Lord is my strength and my song;; He has become my
salvation." - Psalm 118:14
" Rejoice in the Lord always; and
again I say, rejoice!" - Philippians 4:4 | 
