Tom Craig, youth pastor, joined Westside's staff in August of 2007. Tom has easily made many friends in the short time he has been here at Westside. Tom has served as a youth pastor in 2 other churches prior to his coming to Westside. Tom is married to Janna, an elementary school teacher in Kansas City, KS. You can reach Tom through email at
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Lisa Dutton, office assistant, works as part of the office staff doing general office tasks and assisting Dianne with special projects. Lisa began working in the office in August 2007. Lisa is married to Dale and they have 3 boys - Ryan, Nathan, and Andrew. Lisa has served the church as a Sunday School teacher, NMI President, and several other ways over the years. We are grateful to have Lisa on the office staff. You can reach Lisa through email at
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DaVonne Lee, Worship Leader, joined our staff in 2001. She has a passion for reaching the heart of God and helping to maintain an environment of worship. DaVonne's love for children and her desire for them to learn the scriptures has led her to create Hide and Keep Ministries. She and her husband Cameron have nine children: Brittlyn, Berrick, Bryce, Blake, Brandon, Bradly, Bowen, Brynn, & Bella. Contact DaVonne via email at
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Rev. Charles Pickens, Senior Pastor , began his ministry at Westside Church of the Nazarene in the Spring of 1983. He has a passionate love for God and for people. He is described most often as an encourager and a compassionate person who cares deeply for the needs of all ages. Pastor Pickens and his wife,
Christiana, have been married for over 40 years. They have four children:
Steve,
David,
Christi and
John. Steve and his wife, Stacy, have 2 children, Isaiah and Ruth. David and Marta have 2 children as well: Emma & Elijah. Christi is married to Keith Clayton. Newlyweds, John & Naomi live in Olathe. Please contact Pastor Pickens via email at
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John Pickens, communications & media director, is part of the office staff. He works with the web and does several other things in the office. John is a teen sponsor and is an active part of several committees. John is currently attending Nazarene Theological Seminary to obtain a Master's in Divinity. He is also Pastor and Chris' youngest son. John believes God has called him to be in the ministry full-time. He is married to Naomi. You may contact John at
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Megan Turner, Children's Ministry Coordinator, joined our staff in 2007. Megan has served the church in various ways over the last several years: she worked with the children at Westside for 4 years as the volunteer children's director and she was a teacher in our Kid's Day Out preschool program. Megan is married to Garry - they have three kids: Jacob, Logan, and Chloe. You can contact Megan at
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