MEET OUR STAFF

Rev. Katya Brodbeck, Senior Pastor seniorpastor@chmaster.org

Christopher Bowling, Director of Music & Worship Arts, music@chmaster.orgchmaster.org

Rev. Lucy Kelly, Associate Pastor associate@chmaster.org or campus@chmaster.org

I was born in Samara, Russia when it was a part of the Soviet Union. I came to faith in Christ when I was twenty years old at a church camp. In 2010, I graduated with a degree in linguistic and intercultural communications from the Samara State Academy for Culture and Arts. After winning the Green Card lottery, I immigrated to the United States of America in 2010. In 2012 I felt the call to ministry and started attending the Methodist Theological School in Ohio. In 2015, I graduated with a Master of Divinity and served as an Associate Pastor at a local United Methodist Church.

I love preaching and leading worship and creating spaces for people to experience the loving and healing presence of God, including contemplative practices, like silence and centering prayer. I am passionate about pastoral care and see it as a privilege to walk with people during times filled with darkness and pain, and times full of joy and celebration. I am passionate about leading and accompanying God's people on their spiritual journey, as they discover their belovedness and find their place in a church so God’s love, hope, light and healing are shared with the world and the Kingdom of God comes here on earth as it is in heaven. My faith in Christ Jesus calls me to always grow in love with God and the people that God places me among.

I have been married to Josh since 2015. We have two small dogs, Bella and Fredrik. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with Josh and the doggies, practicing yoga and prayer meditation, traveling, and being in nature.

Rev. Lucy Kelly, Associate Pastor associate@chmaster.org or campus@chmaster.org

Christopher Bowling, Director of Music & Worship Arts, music@chmaster.orgchmaster.org

Rev. Lucy Kelly, Associate Pastor associate@chmaster.org or campus@chmaster.org

I am a child of God, a parent and wife, and an animal lover. I am passionate about social justice and spreading the love of God. I believe that God created and loves all living things, and that we are all interconnected and interdependent. I am a Provisional Deacon (with 2 years left until ordination). A Deacon bridges the world and the church. Deacons are called to: word, service, compassion, and justice. I have a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from The College of Wooster (OH), and an M.Div. from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) with a specialization in Ecology and Justice. My responsibilities as the Associate Pastor are pastoral care, campus ministries, and technology. I am a link in the bridge between Church of the Master and Otterbein University. I believe that love is love and everyone is welcome at the table. My home, my office, and my heart are inclusive and affirming. My husband, Brian, leads our tech team for our live-stream worship. We have two children: Easton (he/him) and Declan (he/him), and a dachshund named Dobby.

Christopher Bowling, Director of Music & Worship Arts, music@chmaster.orgchmaster.org

I serve as the Director of Music and Worship Arts/Organist at Church of the Master United Methodist in Westerville, OH. Originally from the Ashland, KY area I received my undergrad from Marshall University where I studied Voice with Dr. Larry Sticker, Organ with Albert Zabel, and Choral Conducting with Dr. David Castleberry. I found my musical calling in church music but also maintained an active voice studio, directed community theatre, and served on the boards of several local arts organizations. After many years of serving churches in the Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia Tri-State area, my partner David and I moved to Columbus in 2016, where I attended Trinity Lutheran Seminary at Capital University and received a Masters of Theological Studies in Congregational Ministry. Besides my responsibilities at Church of the Master, I am on the keyboard staff of Stanton’s Sheet Music.

Cindy Hughes, Director of Children's Ministries, children@chmaster.org

I’m excited to help our children discover the core of God’s love in each Biblical story, and find joy in serving as the hands and feet of Christ. I am an ’02 alumnus of Otterbein with a Bachelors in Music Education, and I began my career teaching junior high and high school choir. While my professional path has varied since then, I’ve always been involved with education/training or educational support. My husband and I have attended Church of the Master since joining the Chancel Choir in 2004, and are blessed to be bringing our children up within this congregation. It is my prayer and goal to uphold the high quality of Christian education that is standard to Church of the Master, and to ensure that we are welcoming and fully inclusive place for all families!

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Bob Keep, Director of Youth Ministries youth@chmaster.org

Cindy Hughes, Director of Children's Ministries, children@chmaster.org

I'm excited to step into the role of Director of Youth Ministries and help our youth grow in their love of Christ. Originally from northeast Ohio I moved to Westerville to attend Otterbein University and fell in love with the area! I've taught for over 14 years and am currently the Technology Integration Coach for Bexley City Schools. My wife Amy and I live in Sunbury with our two boys. We've been members of Church of the Master since 2008 and have watched many of our Youth grow and develop over the years. I'm looking forward to developing deeper relationships with our youth and walking with them in their faith journeys.

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Amy Keep, Coordinator of U2 Ministries, U2Kids@chmaster.org

Cindy Hughes, Director of Children's Ministries, children@chmaster.org

Kitty Laurich, Director of Children's Choir childrenmusic@chmaster.org

I am excited to serve as the U2 coordinator at Church of the Master. My husband, Bob, and I have been members of the church since 2008 after attending Otterbein University. We were then married at Church of the Master in 2009. Our sons Noah and Ezra are actively involved in chimes choir, junior choir, and M&Ms. I grew up just down the road from the Church of the Master in Westerville. I am the Student Services Coordinator for Big Walnut Local Schools. When we are not at church or at school, you can find us at swim practices, soccer practices, running, golfing, kayaking, or paddle boarding. We love to be active as a family.

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Kitty Laurich, Director of Children's Choir childrenmusic@chmaster.org

I have called Church of the Master my home since relocating to Westerville with my family in 1980. I have two grown children and 4 fabulous grandchildren who, unfortunately (for me!), live in North Carolina and Oregon. Music has always been an important part of my life. I love listening to music, playing music, and

singing. I managed a lo

singing. I managed a local music studio for years, and have taught Suzuki Violin to many, many children. I have fond memories of participating in both Jr. and Chancel Choir in the church I grew up in, and I still remember many of the songs.

These days, I do most of my singing with the children in Cherub and Jr. Choir at Church of the Master. I love getting to know the children and watching them grow into the beautiful beings they were created to be. I have always thought that I have the best job in the whole church! My hope is that the music I choose will plant seeds of faith, hope, and love in their hearts, and that in their young lives now or down the road, when they are particularly joyful or sad, angry or confused, a song will come to mind that will encourage them on their way.

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Tyler Domer, Music Associate choir@chmaster.org

Kitty Laurich, Director of Children's Choir childrenmusic@chmaster.org

Kim Hoessly, Handbells Director handbells@chmaster.org

I serve as Music Associate/Accompanist at Church of the Master United Methodist. Originally from Bluffton, OH, I moved to central Ohio in 2009 to attend Capital University, and graduated with a degree in Keyboard Pedagogy in 2014. While not at the church, I work as Staff Accompanist at Olentangy High School and Worthington Kilbourne High School, where I have been for the past 8 years. I also music direct for the musicals at Westerville South High School. A resident of Westerville, I have a long history of playing music in church, sharing my talents from a very young age at my home church in Bluffton.

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Kim Hoessly, Handbells Director handbells@chmaster.org

Kitty Laurich, Director of Children's Choir childrenmusic@chmaster.org

Kim Hoessly, Handbells Director handbells@chmaster.org

I have been involved in Church Music most of my life, beginning with choirs as a child and handbells as a teenager. I majored in Music Education at Otterbein and have worked with musicians as a piano technician since 1985. I love using music to enhance worship for the congregation. Handbells are an exciting and fun way to make music for all ages.

Susan Hammond, Office Administrator office@chmaster.org

A native of Nashville, Tennessee, I am a wife and mother of three. After graduating from Warren Wilson College in North Carolina I worked in various administrative and fundraising roles with non-profits. I have lived in Westerville since 2012, and am happy to be serving at Church of the Master now. I enjoy helping others, spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and baking.

Taylor Hardy, Children's Ministry Intern

Susan Hammond, Office Administrator office@chmaster.org

Bill Ruff, Financial Secretary finance@chmaster.org

Ms. Denise Ruffin, Facilities Manager facilities@chmaster.org

I come to the Church of the Master as a retiree from the Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks System. I worked for Metro Parks for twenty years as their finance director. Prior to joining Metro Parks, I was a partner in the accounting firm Nipps Andreas Brown & Ruff. My earlier years were spent in a variety of accounting positions in private and public accounting. I am a native of Baltimore Md., but have spent most of the last 49 years in Ohio attending college and raising a family. I am a graduate of Wittenberg University, where I met my wife, and we have two grown children.

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Ms. Denise Ruffin, Facilities Manager facilities@chmaster.org

Greetings to ALL ! I am an avid Christ follower and very passionate about the Faith. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland; bringing you a wealth of life experiences and practical knowledge. You will see me embrace serving God by serving people. My motto is HIS kingdom come and HIS will be done in every area of this life. I am a Mom, Granma, and Great grandmother. I love Bible study, enjoy everything artistic; particularly illustrating scriptures. Also, I really have fun with bowling, dancing and doing various projects. I consider it a privilege to serve on the team here at The Church of the Master.

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David Campbell, Custodian

Ms. Denise Ruffin, Facilities Manager facilities@chmaster.org

David Campbell, Custodian

I have been the custodian at Church of the Master since 1981. I enjoy being outdoors and love being a husband to Elsie and father to Chris and Danielle. My favorite part of working in this position is that I get to serve God and serve the people of Church of the Master to make everyone feel welcome. I like to be helpful and show kindness to all people to give Glory to God.