Our Team
Jim Feirtag
Senior Pastor
jfeirtag@parkgate.org
RESPONSIBILITIES
Jim is responsible for preaching and teaching at Parkgate, leading the staff, and the overall direction of the ministry of the church.
FAMILY
Jim is married to Julia. They have two daughters, Abby and Katelyn.
OTHER INTERESTS
Jim enjoys running and playing golf. When he’s not cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Bears, you’ll find him enjoying books and movies.
EDUCATION
B.A., Bible and Christian Ministries, Anderson University
M.Div., Theological Studies, Anderson University
D.Min., Christian Leadership, Anderson University
Ordained to Church of God Ministries in 2002
Chelsea Haines
Associate Pastor of Children & Family Ministries
RESPONSIBILITIES
Chelsea provides leadership to the KiX (Kids in Christ) and Family Ministry teams, which strive to create lasting faith memories for kids and their families at Parkgate. She also provides oversight to Women’s Ministry.
FAMILY
Chelsea met her husband, Jacob, at Parkgate. She originally hails from Portland, Oregon – where her parents still live. Pastor Andrew is her little brother.
OTHER INTERESTS
Chelsea is a self-proclaimed musical theater nerd. She enjoys hanging with friends and family, cheering on the Chicago Cubs, cooking, and exploring new places.
EDUCATION
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies (Christian Ministries, Communication, Social Work), George Fox University
Ordained to Church of God Ministries in 2015
Kenneth Spiller
Associate Pastor of Worship & Spiritual Life
kspiller@parkgate.org
RESPONSIBILITIES
Kenneth provides leadership and oversight to our Worship Arts and Spiritual Life ministries. You’ll find him leading worship most Sunday mornings.
FAMILY
Kenneth is married to Arielle. They have two sons, Michael and David.
OTHER INTERESTS
When Michael and David allow him any free time, Kenneth loves to play the guitar, spend time with his wife and friends, play board games, and read. Kenneth enjoys writing and published his first book, Journey of a Worshiper, in May 2016.
EDUCATION
B.A., Pastoral Ministry, Mid-America Christian University
Ordained to Church of God Ministries in 2010
Andrew Walker
Associate Pastor of Student Ministries
awalker@parkgate.org
RESPONSIBILITIES
Andrew provides leadership to the IMPACT Student Ministry team, engaging with adolescents and helping them establish and grow their relationship with Christ. He also oversees our college ministry.
FAMILY
Andrew is married to Brandi. They have two daughters, Jane and Norah. Pastor Chelsea is his big sister.
OTHER INTERESTS
Andrew loves reading, soccer, board games, football, hiking, and a small obsession with Indiana Jones.
EDUCATION
B.A., Christian Ministries – Youth Ministry, George Fox University
Currently in the ordination process
Vicki Junck
Director of Truth & Light Ministry
vjunckmail@sbcglobal.net
RESPONSIBILITIES
Vicki directs Parkgate’s Truth & Light Ministry, which provides counseling services free of charge to our church community. She also oversees the Parkgate Singles Ministry.
FAMILY
Vicki has one daughter, Kara, who works for a charity in Europe.
OTHER INTERESTS
Vicki enjoys food with friends, movies, jigsaw puzzles, and collecting very tiny nativity sets.
EDUCATION
M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, University of Houston – Clear Lake
Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Ordained to Church of God Ministries in 2014
Janet Duncan
Office Manager & Bookkeeper
jduncan@parkgate.org
RESPONSIBILITIES
Janet, better known as JD, provides administrative and bookkeeping support for Parkgate Community Church. She also oversees the Parkgate Food Pantry.
FAMILY
JD has been married to George for over 40 years. They have two daughters, Brandee and Britnee (and husband Jon) and four precious grandchildren, Cailee, Jonah, Cara, and Liam.
OTHER INTERESTS
JD enjoys riding her motorcycle, listening to music, going on vacation, cooking, gardening, and spending quality time with her grandchildren.
Danette Lawson
HeartTouch Ministry Volunteer Coordinator
parkgate-lawson@sbcglobal.net
RESPONSIBILITIES
Danette serves as a volunteer staff member, overseeing the HeartTouch Ministry. HeartTouch exists to reach out to, affirm and encourage those from our church family who are in the hospital or who are home bound due to health limitations.
FAMILY
Danette has been married to Kim for over 40 years. They have two grown children, Peter of Pasadena, Texas and Lauren of Searcy, Arkansas.
OTHER INTERESTS
Danette loves music, reading, writing, graphic design, theater, and crochet.
EDUCATION
B.A., Music and Education, Harding University
Lifetime Texas Director Certification from Child Care Council of Greater Houston
