Born and raised in Cincinnati, Dan obtained degrees from Denison University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. He has served in Presbyterian churches in Pittsburgh, Milford, and Gettysburg.  Dan came to Second in 2008 as an accomplished author, lacrosse player, and mission team leader.

A recent graduate of Union Theological Seminary, Darla began her work at Second in August, 2002.  She has previous experience as a social worker, a manager, and a lawyer.

A native of Lexington and a graduate of Lexington Theological Seminary, Steve has been an associate pastor at Second since 1991. He served four other churches in Central Kentucky before coming to Second.
 

Diane's prior assignments include Minister for Youth at First Christian in Berea, Job Corps Business Relations Specialist, Campus Minister, Religion Teacher, and Director of Adult Formation.  She has a B.A. from College of St. Francis, an M.A. from Catholic Theological Union, and a Certificate in Spirituality from Boston College.  She also teaches English part time at Eastern Kentucky University.

Originally from Texas, Evan came to Kentucky to attend Lexington Theological Seminary for a Masters in Divinity degree. He was a Youth Intern in Texas while attending Stephen F. Austin State University.  Evan is an avid sports fan, especially Dallas Stars hockey and Texas Rangers baseball.  He is married to Miranda Dolive, Children's Choir and Carillon Handbell Director.

Tina and her husband, Ward, have been members of Second since 1997.  Ward is also Usher Captain. They have one son, Gray.
 
 

Joann's family consists Charlie, daughters Anne and Charlotte, son-in-law Craig, and grandsons Teague and Reece. Joann has lived in Lexington since 1961 and is a graduate of the University of Kentucky.
 

Jackie earned a BS in nursing from Northern Illinois University and holds a certificate in Parish Nursing from Marquette University. Her career focus has been community health. Jackie is a volunteer for Safe Kids Coalition and the Red Cross and is a board member for Family Care Center. In addition to Parish Nursing, she is also a clinical instructor in Community Health for the U.K. College of Nursing.

Vertrelle, noted a for her performances in opera and oratorio, is an IBM Fellow in the Musical Arts at the UK and is on the Voice Faculty at EKU. She has served for over 20 years as a choral director in churches throughout the Caribbean and the U.S.

Hayward teaches piano and organ as a faculty member of the Eastern Kentucky University Music Department. He is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of Music.
 
 

Miranda is attending Lexington Theological Seminary and UK's Sacred Music Degree program. She is Director of Carillon Handbell Choir and the Cherub and Seraph Choir. She is married to Evan Dolive, Youth Ministry Intern.
 

Mollie is a native of Lexington and a member of Central Christian Disciples of Christ Church. Mollie has a degree in Accounting from Midway College and is excepting to complete her Business Administration degree from Midway soon. She serves on the board of Central Music Academy in a support role as a bookkeeper. Mollie is married to Jim Sawyer and they own Sawyer’s Downtown restaurant.

Shawn has two boys, Justin and Kevin, and one daughter, Taylor. Shawn and her family returned to Lexington, her home town, in 1998. She is a member of Southland Christian Church. In her spare time, Shawn likes to travel and spend time with her children.

Cindy was born in Ohio and raised in Lexington, but moved away to live in places such as Nashville shortly after high school. She returned to Lexington in 2003 to be close to her daughter, son-in-law, and four grandchildren whom she adores. She is an artist in her spare time, and loves doing anything creative from drawing with pen and pencil to computer graphics. She is a member of Southland Christian Church.

Bob recently relocated to Lexington from Long Island, N.Y. with his wife Janie, a curator at the University of Kentucky Art Museum.
 
 

David was born in Danville, Ky. and raised in Jessamine County where he resides today with his wife Betty and daughter Davina. He has been employed at Second Church since 1992.
 
 

Judy is a baker and caterer as well as our meal planner and cook. Judy's children are Masten, Mac, Judy and Jamie. Her husband John is an architect.