The Board of Elders, consisting of the Pastoral Elders and Lay Elders, oversees the spiritual matters of WCAG. They shepherd WCAG in prayer and ministry of the Word (Acts 20:28; 1 Peter 5:2; I Tim. 5:17; Titus 1:9; Acts 6:4; Proverbs 11:14). The following men and women make up our Council of Elders:
DAN ARNOLD
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darnold22@yahoo.com
Lynda and I were married in 1986 and we have 2 adult boys, Nathan and Clayton whom we are very proud of. Lynda is a great mom, loves to sing in the choir, pray for our church and pastors, and also works part-time as a radiation therapist. I graduated from Washington University with a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering and I have worked in the IT field for more than 35 years. As hobbies, I enjoy spending time with my family, playing golf, and attending sporting events. We have attended WCAG since 1992. I have served as a deacon, in the sound ministry, video ministry, Royal Rangers, and have been involved with small groups at WCAG. My spiritual gifts are administration and helps. |
YVONNE CORDELL
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ylcordell@me.com
Yvonne has attended WCAG since 1985. She and her husband, Joe, have 2 daughters; Caroline who is 21 and Elizabeth who is 20. Caroline will graduate from college in June and Elizabeth is a junior. Yvonne has been active in various ministries at church, including being a deacon from 2010 2016. She and her husband host a small group in their home. Yvonne says “She has a deep commitment to WCAG and believes that the church should be a vibrant part of the community, reaching out and ministering to others. She feels it a privilege and an honor to serve God and the people of WCAG.” Yvonne’s spiritual gifts are leadership, administration, helps, giving and serving. |
SUE HAYS - Secretary
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shays@dom.wustl.edu
I was born and raised in St. Louis by my loving parents Ed & Helen Sand, along with my older brother Gary. He and his wife Donna live nearby. From an early age, I knew I loved Jesus and that I wanted to be a nurse. I have been a registered nurse for 27 years working in Oncology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. I have a Master's degree in nursing and have worked the last 10 years of my career as a Nurse Practitioner for the Siteman Cancer Center. I was divorced after eight years of marriage. I have been single for 18 years. I have attended WCAG for nearly 20 years and cherish the truth I have been taught through God's Word. I had the privilege to teach Kindergarten Sunday School for seven years and to help Pastor Kurt & Carla Convey with the youth. I' m so blessed to see grown kids serving the Lord and raising families. I have wonderful memories of multiple mission trips to Mexico and have participated in medical missions with HealthCare Ministries to Nicaragua and Argentina. I have enjoyed getting to know other members of WCAG through small groups, Sunday School classes, the Nursing Home Ministries' Easter Basket project, and various Women's Bible studies held at the church. I love reading, gardening, and photography. Highlights of my life have been the opportunity to travel three times to the Holy Land, and see Jordan, Turkey, and the Island of Patmos. My life, far from perfect, has been an amazing journey because of Jesus Christ and His love for me. |
JOHN LANHAM
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jlanham2006@sbcglobal.net
John has attended WCAG most of his adult life. During the years when daughters, Mindi Barker, Kristin Bowden and Kelly Salazar, were involved in the youth group at WCAG, John served on the Youth Board. He has been a member of Pastors' Prayer Partners, co-taught the Young Married Sunday school class, worked in the church nursery, and has been a greeter. His spiritual gifts are service and giving. A turning point in John’s life occurred in 1999 when he attended a weekend retreat, where God showed him that full commitment to Christ needed to become his main priority. He has continued to be involved with that ministry, where he has served in a variety of leadership positions. John has worked in machine assembly at Sunnen Products for twenty years. He and his wife, Lois, were married at WCAG in October 2006. They have six children, six in-law children, and five grandchildren. |
MICHAEL NELAPATI
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mikenelapati@yahoo.com
Michael was born in India and came to know the Lord Jesus as his personal savior at a very young age, being baptized at the age of 13. He has been attending WCAG since 2007, involved with Worship Department and Agape International Fellowship. He has been involved with various ministries throughout his life, from leading Sunday school to Youth Group and being on board with Youth for Christ (YFC) Organization. He helps lead the Telugu Christian Fellowship of St. Louis. Blessed with a beautiful wife and two children who support in ministry, their family statement is “As for me and my house we will serve the Lord”. He currently works for a Software Services company as a Regional Director. His passion is to be a witness for Jesus and win many to God. |
SHEEBA RAMAJI
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sheeba.ramaji@gmail.com
I was raised in a Christ loving family in Hyderabad, India and moved to the USA after marriage. I am blessed with a wonderful husband, Sam who has taught me humility and grace. I have two amazing children, Shirah (10) and Shawn (7). I work as a Software Engineer at MiTek USA. Our quest for finding a church that lays a solid foundation for our children and helping us grow in the Lord ended when we came to WCAG. I have been involved in several ministries at the church: Nursery worker, Daisies teacher, JBQ coach, coordinating kids live worship, serving in Missions team, singing in the choir, volunteer for various activities like Birthday Party for Jesus, Easter Baskets, Fall festival, Convoy of Hope. Sam and I enjoyed leading the adult Sunday school class on Grace Based Parenting. My spiritual gifts are Encouraging, Serving and Faith. |
JOE VOGL - Lay Elder/Joint Board Chairperson
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joevogl@sbcglobal.net
Joe Vogl is married to Carolyn. They have three married children and three grandchildren. Joe is a graduate of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and has a MA from the University of Iowa. He met Jesus Christ and accepted Him as his Savior in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1981. Joe and Carolyn moved to St. Louis in 1985 and joined WCAG shortly thereafter. Since then they have taught both children's and adult Sunday School, led a small group, and hosted the college & career group in their home. Joe has been an usher and served on the Deacon and Elder Boards. He has been active in prison ministries and alcoholism and drug abuse recovery programs. In 1999, Joe retired after 22 years with the Union Pacific Railroad. |
