Pastor
Pastor Tim Staffeld has an enthusiasm for sharing with others the love and forgiveness found in Jesus Christ. His desire is for more people to believe in Jesus Christ as their Savior, and for others to deepen their faith in Him. He enjoys meeting new people and learning their unique story. Pastor Tim has a heart for St. Louis City and considers it an honor to serve in such a beautiful area. He can be found on a tennis court or exercising outside, watching The Office or a movie, or spending time with his family. Pastor Tim has a beautiful wife Courtney and three young children. Pastor Tim can be reached at PastorTim@elcstl.org.
Office Administrator
Jonah Drush is the Office Administrator at Epiphany Lutheran Church. He works double duty when it comes to church work. Not only does he work part-time at Epiphany, he also works full-time at St. Johns Lutheran Church on Morganford as their Operations Manager/Administrator. When Jonah is not working at a church, he is at the bowling alley, watching sports, or spending time with his wife Victoria. Jonah can be reached at church@elcstl.org
Music and Ministry Coordinator (Organist)
Ben Vanderhyde works with music and ministry at Epiphany. He has a passion for making music to the Lord through a variety of outlets. He loves teaching people about the new life we have through Jesus Christ, and is a student at Concordia Seminary in the graduate program. Ben and his wife Grace have four children and they enjoy spending their free time in Forest Park. Ben can be reached at vanderhydeb@csl.edu
The Harbor Collective Young Leaders at Epiphany
Brianna Meyer (Seniors, Outreach, & Music Ministry) – Brianna Meyer is baptized and confirmed, and has been member at Epiphany for more than twenty-one years. She attends UMSL studying education and music. Brianna also works at the St. Louis Cardinals as a part-time usher. Brianna will be serving as a young leader working in the Seniors ministry, Outreach, and Music ministry. Brianna is excited to be sharing the Word of God through her actions and music. In her free time, she likes to be with her friends and listen to music.
Hannah Hawk (Youth Ministry) – is currently a sophomore at STLCC Meramec and a gymnastics coach at Concordia Turners
She is excited to grow in leadership and further develop her
professional and interpersonal skills as she works with the young people
at Epiphany. In her free time she loves reading and writing good stories, jamming to
her favorite songs, photography, sewing, and exploring the world with
friends and family.
Eli Hawk (Property Assistant) – He is a Senior in High School, preparing to launch into the adult world. He is focused on learning and acquiring new skills that will help him to be a successful member of society and better serve the Kingdom of God. He is a competitive gymnast and also participates in competitive Speech & Debate. In his free time, he enjoys woodworking, gardening, crocheting, and making new contacts through amateur radio.