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Pastor Betsy M. Williams
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Pastor Betsy is an alumna of Valparaiso University where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in theology and humanities and was a Christ Scholar in the University's interdisciplinary honors program, Christ College. She was consecrated as a deaconess of the Lutheran Deaconess Association. She served congregations as a deaconess in Michigan, Pennsylvannia and Ohio. She graduated from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to coming to Christ the King, she served as pastor to a congregation in New Lexington, Ohio.
Pastor Williams is married to Jim Williams, and together they have two children, David and Carys.
Denise Simpson | Pastoral Associate
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A member of CTK for 16 years, she has been on staff for 14 years working mainly in the areas of worship, liturgy and music. She directs the Jubilate children's choir, co-directs Joyful Noise youth choir, and accompanies the Adult Choir. Born and raised in Valparaiso, Indiana, she received a Bachelor's degree in Textile Science from the University of Tennessee.
She and her husband Scott have 2 teenage boys.
Jenny Smith | Office Administrator
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Jenny came to Christ the King from the corporate world in 1997. Previously she had worked as an Administrative/ Medical Secretary at the Jewish Hospital. Since beginning work here, she has managed to keep things running smoothly during a pastoral vacancy and the transition period within the congregation. Hers is probably the first voice you will hear if you call the office. Recently Jenny expanded her role to include her passion for music. From September to June you will see her enthusiastically leading the Adult Choir as well as coordinating the Vocé Ensemble. You might even catch her singing a classical solo, as she is a trained classical vocalist.
Jenny enjoys spending time with her 4 children, her beloved Jaime as well as her extended family.
Linda Hill Lally | Parish Musician
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Leading worship music from the organ and piano bench on Sunday morning is Linda Hill Lally. She received her bachelor's degree in Keyboard Pedagogy with a minor in organ from Capital University. She received her Master's degree in Accompanying from the University of Cincinnati-College Conservatory of Music. In addition to her work at Christ the King, Linda is also the Worship Developer for Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Kenwood, Ohio. She is active as an accompanist and as a substitute with the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.
Jeannine Miesle | Saturday Organist
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Jeannine plays piano and organ for our Saturday evening service. She has played organ at various congregations in the area over the years. Most recently she was the organist at Royal Redeemer Lutheran church in Liberty Township and music director at Wesley Chapel Methodist in Over-the-Rhine. She is former school teacher who taught music and English. Jeannine holds a Bachelor of Music and Masters of English.
She lives in West Chester with her husband, Terry, and eight birds. She quilts and teaches quilting at Aunt Ruth's Scrap Basket in Sharonville. She is very active in an avian rescue organization.
Patrick Young | Custodial Care
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Sparkling windows, freshly cleaned carpet - thank Pat Young. Pat is in charge of facility cleaning and room preparation for this active ministry. You'll also find Pat occasionally assisting in worship or singing in the choir.
Pat, a former school teacher and elder-care attendant, has a teenage son and an adult daughter.