Leadership

A Kansas City native, Pastor Shawn joined Country Club July 2024.

Along with his wife Catherine, he has two children, MacKenna and Gabe, and loves preaching, driving his Jeep, the color orange, walking with his German Shorthaired Pointer, and reading on the front porch.

He believes we are "better together" and finds some of the best times happen when we gather as friends around a table.

Shawn is a graduate of Saint Paul School of Theology, Dakota Wesleyan University, and the University of Missouri - Kansas City. 

A Missouri native and seasoned ministry leader, Stephanie joined Country Club UMC in 2025 to guide adults in growing as apprentices of Jesus through small groups, spiritual practices, and mission-driven community.

She’s passionate about creating spaces for connection—whether it’s through a new group, a community partnership, or a conversation over a cup of coffee. She brings a global heart for discipleship and relationship-building, having worked in several local churches and international not-for-profits.

Stephanie is a proud aunt, frequent traveler, and lover of Duke basketball. She holds a B.A. from Drake University and is completing certification in immigrant advocacy through Villanova University.

Mom, Wife, Creative Thinker, and Efficiency Expert

Based in Kansas City, Toni is a proud mom to two active daughters, Bri and Adi, who keep her on the go with their school and sports activities.

With years of experience as an assistant, Toni has mastered the art of organization, creativity, and problem-solving. She is passionate about streamlining processes, enhancing productivity, and helping others reach their goals with innovative and practical solutions.

Outside of her busy schedule, Toni enjoys staying active through workouts, indulging in some retail therapy, and enjoying time with her family and friends.

Talented. Sophisticated. Passionate. Need we say more?

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Lexi graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a B.S in Psychology and Child and Family Development, and has been working with children in ages infant-preschool since 2012. She has been with The Grove ELC since 2018. She is passionate about the Reggio Emilia approach, the exploration of loose parts, and creating a classroom environment that acts as the third teacher. She enjoys spending her free time reading, or outdoors with her husband, Dominic, and children, Sawyer and Carlo. She also has a big, lovable dog named Kugels. 

Hello! I’m Baylee. I graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Child and Family Development from the University of Central Missouri in 2018. I also hold a minor in Psychology and another in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Through nearly a decade, I have held multiple roles in childhood education; such as leading infant and toddler classrooms, teaching in a group style daycare, as a para educator working with children with sensory processing differences, intellectual and physical disabilities and as a Kindergarten prep teacher. I find much joy working with children and have found my home here at The Grove ELC! I have a high interest in the Reggio-Emilia Approach, child-lead learning, documentation, and designing functionable classroom environments to serve as the “third teacher”. Some of my favorite activities to do with my students are sensory experiences (all forms of messy play), science, and writing/literacy. It is unbelievably rewarding for me to witness a child master a new skill! I have a daughter named Arvella and she enrolled in Pre-K here! I am also married to my husband, Tyler. My favorite hobbies include spending quality time with friends and family, cooking with my husband, baking and playing with my daughter.

Eve and Maggie are focused on keeping kids safe, teaching them about Jesus, and having fun doing it.