Meet the Church Staff

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DAVE KECK, PASTOR

Read more about Pastor Dave's background, experiences and passions.

VERN KINARD,
​ASSOCIATE PASTOR

Read more about Pastor Vern's background, experiences and passions. 

LISA COMBS,
​DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES

Lisa Combs started as the Director of Music Ministries in June 2022. Lisa is from Charlotte, N.C. and a graduate of Appalachian State University. In prior years, she served as Music Ministry Director (Choirs and Handbells) at Grace Lutheran Church in Boone, and then at First Presbyterian Church in Boone. Lisa has been a music teacher in grades K-12 in Boone, Watauga High School choral director including high school musicals, and instructor of piano. Lisa has also taught music at ASU.

DARLA STEINERT, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Darla Steinert is the new Administrative Assistant at St. Mark's, starting in September 2021. Darla recently relocated to Kannapolis from Wichita, Kansas. Darla has Bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Accounting, and a Bachelor's degree in Music Education, and is passionate about singing, music and cooking. 

DAWN BARONE,
BOOKKEEPER

Dawn is the bookkeeper and has been with the church for many years. In addition to working at St. Mark's, Dawn and her family are active members of the congregation.

PRISCILLA ABRAHAM, ORGANIST & ACCOMPANIST

Priscilla is the Organist / Accompanist and has been with the church over 25+ years. There's not a hymn she doesn't know!

CLARE KLUCK,
​COMMUNICATIONS
​ COORDINATOR

Clare started serving as the Communications Coordinator 
for St. Mark's in March 2021.
She handles church emails,
e-newsletters, social media, ​
​website updates, surveys
​and more.