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Pastor: Rev. Russ Kirby, M.Div.

With over 25 years in ministry, Pastor Russ has served in a broad variety of Christian settings in Honolulu, Connecticut, NYC, Texas and Oklahoma before coming to Salem in 2019. Originally a United Methodist, he received his Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School in 2009 and was ordained a United Church of Christ Minister in Hawai‘i in 2018.


For fun, he enjoys woodworking, home improvement, sound reinforcement, singing, playing guitar, hiking, and more. "Rev. Russ" shares life with his amazing Navy husband, Ean Oliver, and their two dogs, Coulson and DJ.

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Music Director: Chappell Kingsland

 

Chappell Kingsland believes in the power of music to inspire and unite people.  As a performer, his concerts weave together art music and popular music into a uniquely personal synthesis.  Dr. Kingsland studied Composition and Organ at the Eastman School of Music (BM) and Composition at the Jacobs School of Music (MM, DM).  He teaches Aural Skills, Music Theory and Piano Class at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music.  He also maintains a private teaching studio, leads the Wild Beautiful Orchestra, and serves as Accompanist/Composer for the Arvada Chorale.   ck4piano.com

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Administrative Assistant: Debbie Gordy

 Debbie has been serving Salem since 2012 as the Administrative Assistant, as well as doing the accounting and bookkeeping.  Her favorite thing is interacting with the amazing members and friends of Salem.   

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