Staff

Rev. Phil Snider, Senior Minister

Phil has been at Brentwood since January of 2003.  A native of Springfield, he and his wife Amanda are the proud parents of three children, Eli, Sam & Lily Grace.  Phil graduated from Phillips Theological Seminary & Missouri State University, and is currently working on his doctorate through Chicago Theological Seminary.
 
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Rev. Emily Bowen, Associate Minister

Emily has served at Brentwood since October of 2001.  An accomplished singer and musician, she has led worship at the last two Disciples of Christ General Assemblies, and was a member of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir.  Emily holds degrees from Phillips Theological Seminary, Christian Theological Seminary and Chapman University.

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Rev. Charlie Bahn, Minister of Congregational Care

Charlie joined Brentwood's staff in April of 2005 as part-time Minister of Congregational Care.  He leads Brentwood's Stephen Ministry program and focuses on overall pastoral care within the congregation.  Charlie holds degrees from Brite Divinity School , Washington & Lee University and Southeast Missouri State University.

Kourtney Wilson, Children's Ministries Intern

Kourtney directs our Sunday morning and Wednesday evening children's ministries.  She is currently a student at Missouri State University.

Nate Bledsoe, Youth Intern

Nate is a lifelong member of Brentwood who is currently interning as youth coordinator.  Nate also plays an assortment of instruments in the Awakening band and is a fan of brat-pack movies from the 80s.  He plans on becoming a high school educator when he finishes up his studies (he's currently a sophomore at OTC). 

Nathaniel Carroll, The Awakening Band Leader

Nathaniel is an accomplished singer/songwriter who recently released his first album, "A House By the Highway."  When not performing his music, he is working on a degree in philosophy and religion at Drury University...

Shannee Koenig , Office Manager

Shannee Koenig began working at Brentwood in June 2007.  She has a degree in Psychology with a minor in Biblical Studies from Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois.  She likes to decorate and draw in her spare time.
 

Margene Stueven, Organist - Margene has been the organist at Brentwood since the early 1990s.  A native of Nebraska, she and her husband Bob enjoy spending time dancing and with family.

Heather Doran, Nursery Attendent - Heather began working at Brentwood in the fall of 2006.  Heather is currently studying child development at Missouri State University.

Vickie VanZandt, Custodian - Vickie joined Brentwood's staff in 2006 and does a wonderful job of keeping Brentwood's building ready for all kinds of activities!