Paul Addison
Director of Music Ministries
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.
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Brian Cook
Lead Pastor
Originally from Missouri, Indiana has been home for over 30 years. Brian has been married to Michelle since 1988. They have one son, Caleb, and two grandchildren. When not engaged in ministry, Brian enjoys the outdoors kayaking, biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping. When not enjoying the beauty of the outdoors you will probably find Brian occupied by one of his favorite sporting events and teams.
Equipping and encouraging the “priesthood of all believers” describes Pastor Brian’s passion for ministry. He has been discerning and refining his call to ministry since first serving the church in 1990. Pastor Brian has served God in the areas of youth ministry, as a college campus pastor, sports chaplaincy with Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and pastoral ministry.
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Janet Dietz
Communications Specialist
Janet Dietz is originally from Yorktown, Indiana, 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. They are parents to two fantastic teenagers, Isaac and Avery. Janet enjoys her current opportunity to be creative, communicate details clearly, and communicate ideas visually. In her free time, you can often find Janet running or hiking in the woods or in the kitchen baking.
765-497-7755 ext. 7
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 Chicago, IL.
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 37 years. Together they raised two boys and are now enjoying their grandchildren--Maya, Bowen, and Cooper.
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 grands!
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.
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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.
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