Aldersgate United Methodist Church

Olathe, KS

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Staff


Rev. Shelly McNaughton-Lawrence
, Senior Pastor

Shelly joined the staff of Aldersgate in July 2006. She has a deep passion for sharing the love and compassion of the Christian life with people from all walks of life. Shelly grew up attending the Shawnee United Methodist Church in Shawnee, KS, and has been active in all areas of ministry since her youth. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Radio-Television Journalism from Kansas State University and received her Masters of Divinity from the Iliff School of Theology. Shelly has served churches all over the United States, including California, Florida, Iowa and throughout Kansas. She received the Denman Evangelism Award in 2000. Shelly and her husband Eric have two children, Sarah and Sean.


Cameron Miller, Associate Pastor and Young Adult Ministries Coordinator

Cameron and his new wife Karissa are joining us from Springfield, NE. He is a recent graduate from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a minor in Business Administration.
He is currently in seminary at Saint Paul School of Theology, where he is pursing a Masters of Divinity.


Kayla Houck,  Children’s Faith Formation Director

Kayla is a graduate of Nebraska Wesleyan University with a bachelor of science in psychology and education.  She is currently in the Masters of Divinity program at Saint Paul School of Theology.  Kayla brings a great deal of experience in early childhood education and in church education to her position at Aldersgate. She is bilingual in Spanish, and has a passion for helping children to know Christ and to grow in their faith.


Becky Waters, Worship Arts Director

Becky comes to us with a lifetime of church music experience. She is a graduate of the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in music education. Becky also served as the worship pianist for Baker University for many years.


Worship Pianist, Amy Warner

Long-term Sub


Cyndi Mawhiney, Preschool Director

Cyndi has worked in the early childhood field for more than 20 years. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Kansas State University. Cyndi then served for two years as Director of First United Methodist Church of Topeka’s Day Care, 11 years as a home day care provider, and seven years as Director of the Early Childhood Center at Ellisville United Methodist Church. Cyndi joined the Aldersgate Preschool staff as director in April 2001. With a strong commitment to children and a constant involvement in children’s programs and ministries as both a volunteer and professional, Cyndi emphasizes the importance of providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating experience for all children.


Megan Fish, Media & Hospitality Coordinator

Megan is very excited to be on board the Aldersgate staff as the Media & Hospitality Coordinator! She graduated Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Mass Communications with and emphasis in Public Relations in 2018. Her and her family have been members of Aldersgate since 2006. She is very blessed to serve the church that she knows & loves so well!


Larry Welch, Treasurer


Stan Fish, Media Coordinator


Carol Handshy, Bookkeeping Clerk

Carol has been a member of Aldersgate since 1986. Carol has served as a church volunteer by teaching children and adult Sunday School classes, helping with Vacation Bible School, playing in the Bells Angels and singing in the choir. She is pleased to be serving God by assisting with Aldersgate’s financial and bookkeeping needs. Carol and her husband Howard have two children, Terry and Amanda, and two grandsons.


Julie France, Child Care Director
Julie

Julie has been a member of Aldersgate since 2002 and volunteers to help with lots of activities that impact children and youth. She joined the Aldersgate staff as Child Care Director in 2012. Julie enjoys caring for young children and guiding her care workers in ways to help children feel at home at Aldersgate. Julie and her husband Erik have two sons and one daughter.

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Location

SW corner, 151st St./Black Bob Rd
15315 W. 151st Street
Olathe, KS 66062

(913) 764-7560

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Recent Sermons

  • Lighten Up by Shelly McNaughton-Lawrence on January 19, 2020.
  • Walk This Way by Shelly McNaughton-Lawrence on January 12, 2020.
  • Our Constant Covenant by Shelly McNaughton-Lawrence on January 5, 2020.

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Office Hours

Monday-Friday, 9A-4P
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