Paul Addison
Chancel Choir Director
Paul has directed the Chancel Choir since 2015, but has been active in the music program at St. Andrew since the 1980s, directing children’s choirs and VBS musicals, singing and playing with the Praise Team, leading brass ensembles for Easter services, and presenting music on the trombone.
765-497-7755
Carolyn Danielson
Office Administrative Assistant
Carolyn is originally from South Carolina and attended Furman University, majoring in education. She taught elementary/middle school for 32 years, retiring in 2004. Following retirement, Carolyn worked as a Small Group Director at High Street United Methodist church in Muncie, Interim Director of a not-for-profit in Lagrange, and a sales associate at Head Over Heels in Shipshewana. Carolyn and Pastor Chris have been married for 30 years and have three children and two grandchildren.
Carolyn has been Administrative Assistant since 2017 and enjoys working with people who call in or stop by the church office. Her interests include family, music, reading, bird watching and walking in natural settings.
765-497-7755 ext. 1
Chris Danielson
Lead Pastor
“The journey is my home” reflects Pastor Chris’s passion to shape his life according to the teachings and witness of Jesus Christ wherever that may lead. His greatest joys as a pastor are to see God’s grace dawn on someone anew or see them take a fresh new step into service.
Originally from Michigan, Indiana has been home for over 35 years. Chris has one wife (Carolyn), two cats (Gracie and Jack), two grandchildren (Eli and Seton), and three amazing adult children (Scott, Carrie, and Davis) who have servant hearts for the world. To relax, Chris and Carolyn garden, take walks, and watch too much British television.
765-497-7755
Janet Dietz
Family Ministries Coordinator
Janet Dietz joined the staff as Coordinator of Family Ministries after spending twelve years at home with her kids, Isaac and Avery. Originally from Yorktown, Indiana, Janet came to West Lafayette as a Purdue student, attended and interned at the Wesley Foundation (United Methodist Campus Ministry) where she met her husband, Jason.
Over the years at St. Andrew, she has been involved in many aspects of Family Ministries. Janet greatly enjoys her current opportunity to be creative and take care of the details that allow ministry to happen.
765-497-7755 ext. 7
Dave Evans
Director of Music
Dave and his wife, Jacqui, have been members of St. Andrew for over 20 years. Dave has taken part in music ministries at St. Andrew for all of those years and has been Director of Music Ministries for the last decade.
He graduated from Heidelberg College (now University) in 1981 with a BA in Music (vocal performance) and Business Administration.
765-497-7755 ext. 8
Karen Field
Financial Assistant
Karen has attended St. Andrew since 2011. She has led Bible studies and grief groups, sharing her passion for cooking, and helping with blessing boxes.
Karen began working as the Financial Assistant in 2019. She also works from home as an Independent Insurance Agent insuring churches, homes, autos and farms. Karen was an actuary when she and her husband Todd were first married, and a teacher when their adult sons (Scott and Jason) were in school.
765-497-7755 ext. 6
Barb Jones
Director of Faith Formation and Discipleship
Barb relocated from Lexington, KY to West Lafayette in 1998. She has worshiped at St. Andrew since 2000. In 2012 she joined the staff as the first Director of Small Group Ministries. Her job description and title changed in 2019. She is currently working with a team to create an intentional discipleship pathway for St. Andrew.
Barb takes great delight in helping people deepen their connection to God, as they learn and grow in the ways of Jesus. Barb is especially proud of her daughters, Katie in Wilmington, NC and Becca in Los Angeles, CA.
765-497-7755 ext. 5
Laurie Klenosky
Church Administrator
Laurie grew up in a small town in northern New Jersey. She has a degree from Penn State University. Laurie is married to David, her husband of 35 years. Together they raised two boys and are now enjoying their first grandbaby.
She has worked for St. Andrew since 2009 starting as the InTouch coordinator, then Secretary, and now as Church Administrator. She loves her job and appreciates all the different facets that go into helping the church run smoothly. She is especially fond of the people at the church, who she affectionately refers to as her family. Her interests include family, getting together with friends, sailing, and spoiling her granddaughter!
765-497-7755 ext. 2
Janée LaFuze
Director of Student and Young Adult Ministries
Janée is originally from Union City, IN where she grew up. She relocated to the West Lafayette area in 2014 where she got involved with Wesley Foundation at Purdue University. It is there she found her faith and was baptized. She developed her call into ministry and discovered a passion for youth and young adult advocacy while working at area churches and at Pine Creek Camp. Janée is also active with the NW District of the UMC.
When not working, Janee likes to spend time with friends and family. Her favorite hobby is to watch movies and shows, and has an extensive VHS collection. She is a mom to three cats: Aryah, Oreo, and Widow, who assist with her Zoom calls. She loves working with people of all ages and believes the expression of God’s faith is best expressed when all people of all ages love each other and work towards the mission of Christ.
765-497-7755 ext. 114
Gina Riendeau
Director of InTouch Ministries
Gina is originally from Minnesota but lived in several places in the U.S. and abroad before settling in Indiana. She and her husband, Alan, moved to West Lafayette from the Logansport area in 2018 to retire. She graduated from Indiana University and Indiana Wesleyan University and went on to careers in hospital administration, teaching, church administration (Indiana conference of UMCs), and consulting. Gina brings many years of church leadership experience, but especially enjoys ministries of music, congregational care, and education. As a newer member at St. Andrew, she has been impressed by the congregation’s love and commitment to God and neighbor.
Gina and Alan have three grown children and eight grandchildren. She enjoys reading, music, family, crafts, and walking.
765-497-7755 ext. 3
Kelly Sellers
Senior Associate Pastor
Pastor Kelly worked in church music for most of her adult life then was called to pastoral ministry in 2015. One of her passions is making sure that people know about God’s grace and how much they are loved by God.
Kelly has been married to Tony for 33 years, and they have two sons, Anthony and Adam, and a daughter, Angel. In her spare time, she likes to crochet and knit, read books - especially mysteries, and take naps with her cat.
765-497-7755
Juan Valdez
Church Caretaker
Juan Valdez joined the staff at St. Andrew in 2010. He is originally from Mexico City, Mexico. He has eight sisters and four brothers, most of whom still live in Mexico City. He also works at Purdue University as a custodian. Juan has served in the Mexican Army and studied nursing.
He has four children—two in Mexico and two in the United States. When he isn’t working, Juan enjoys gardening, running, swimming, and working around his house.
765-497-7755
Desire Wuertemberger
Director of Family Ministries
Desire' received her degree in Psychology from Ball State University and has been active in various child-centered professions for over a decade.
Desire' has two boys with her husband Eric. She has lived in Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky before settling in Lafayette in 2016. Desire’ enjoys crafts, reading, and board games. She is enthusiastic about providing developmentally appropriate and inclusive resources for families.
765-497-7755 ext. 4