Worship Team

Pastor Lori was appointed to be Senior Pastor at Still Waters in 2016. She lived in Wisconsin as she was growing up. She received her Masters of Divinity Degree in 2001 from the Methodist Theological School of Ohio and was appointed to Hilliard UMC, Hilliard, OH as the Associate Pastor. In 2003 she launched a brand new worshiping community at a second site for Hillard UMC. She went on to serve as the lead pastor for eight years at Walnut Street United Methodist Church in Chillicothe, OH. Pastor Lori is enthusiastic about contemporary worship and fosters a strong youth program, outreach and community involvement.

Raised in Solon, Iowa, Jacob began studying music from an early age. While he enjoyed studying a variety of instruments including clarinet, trumpet, voice, and guitar - piano has remained the most important for more than fifteen years. Jacob studied under Dr. Mei-Hsuan Huang at Iowa State University where he received his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance and under Dr. Jeffery Brown at Western Illinois University where he received his Master of Music in Piano Performance. Jacob has enjoyed many performances as a chamber musician with orchestras and wind ensembles, been a finalist in the Iowa State University Concerto Competition and the Fort Dodge Concerto Competition, attended the piano institute of the Atlantic Music Festival in the 2016 and 2018 seasons, and performed in masterclasses with world-renowned pianists such as Charlie Albright, Simone Dinnerstein, Dr. Arthur Greene, and Sean Duggan. In 2019, Jacob co-founded Beyond Boundaries Duo with his wife- Jena . Together they are working towards social and mental health  awareness through unique multimedia performances and developing a new wholistic music pedagogy through the lenses of emotional intelligence and meta-learning techniques. Jacob also enjoys hobbies such as juggling, soccer, basketball, and cooking!

Vicki is a faithful follower of Christ, and a very active member of Still Waters Church:

• She is co-chair, along with her husband Kelly, of Family Promise
• Head of the decor sub-team of the Christmas Store
• Is involved in spiritual growth in study groups
• Leads in the decor of our church and worship space, including this beautiful altar!

As Hospitality Coordinator, Vicki equips people to ensure every person who walks through our doors feels welcome.  Additionally, she leads the church in helping us to reach into the world and bring people TO Still Waters Church, whether through events, marketing as we seek to FIND the LOST.  Vicki has background in event coordination and marketing in previous positions.

I grew up in a ministry home surrounded by family who were actively engaged in church and the ministry. My father and grandfather were both United Methodist pastors. The long family tree throughout our lives has included numerous pastors from Lutherans to Methodists. Being in ministry was ingrained into our daily lives and each of my brother and sisters found their own call to ministry in diverse ways. Music played a huge role in the ministry of our family. My mother is an accomplished pianist and quite often played in the churches we served. My father had a beautiful singing voice and sang all the time whether he was in church or the car. They strongly encouraged music with all of us kids and we all played instruments in band and took piano lessons. We actually performed as a family at church gatherings and worships services. 

I became acquainted with the guitar in fourth grade and became obsessed with the instrument. Over the years I frequently played in churches, camps, conferences and even had the opportunity to recorded in Nashville. Music has always been a centering part of my life. I have been blessed to be able to share this craft for God's glory and by his loving grace.

I am a former United Methodist Minister and I also worked as an executive with the Boy Scouts of America. My ministry call was to primarily work with children, youth, and families. Of course, music was a huge part of the ministry. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Religion at McKendree University and earn my Master of Divinity at Christ Seminary-Seminex in cooperation with the Lutheran School of Theology.

I enjoy being part of the Still Waters Praise Team and encouraging and supporting children, youth, and adults to explore the gift of music that God has granted.