Pastor Troy Winder attended the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary receiving his Masters of Divinity degree in 1988, and has served Bettendorf Presbyterian Church since November 2000. He and his wife Marie have two children: Jenn and Matthew, and three grandchildren. Troy is an avid Packers fan and enjoys spending time outdoors. Most of all, Troy is passionate about helping people know Jesus.
You can reach Pastor Troy at bpcpastor@msn.com
Chris Werner has been the director of music ministries at BPC since the summer of 2005. He loves to worship Jesus and has a passion for leading people in worship, hoping to draw them deeper into a relationship with Christ. Chris also organizes the church’s small group ministries. Chris has a music education degree from Augustana College, Rock Island.
Chris and his wife Janna reside in Davenport with their two children, Addison and Elijah.
At BPC Chris directs the chancel choir, praise bands, children’s choirs and other music groups seasonally. He also organizes and implements the community gathering Praise on the River. One of Chris’ favorite activities is leading a small group Bible study on Tuesday nights.
Outside of work Chris enjoys golfing, hiking and camping. He’s an avid Bears and Cubs fan, and enjoys playing fantasy football and baseball.
You can reach Chris at bpcworship@hotmail.com
Jake O’Connor Is our youth ministry director. Jake loves to help kids of all ages personalize their faith through Bible studies, service projects and community building events. Jake’s enthusiasm and personality push children and youth to build relationships with each other and with Jesus.
Jake grew up in Cedar Rapids and graduated from the University of Iowa in 2015 with a degree in civil engineering. However, in his last year at school, God put children’s and youth ministry on his heart and he has been pursuing that ever since. Jake has volunteered with the youth groups at First Presbyterian Church in Marion, served as a work projects coordinator for a summer with Youthworks, interned for a year at Platte City United Methodist Church and Heartland Camp near Kansas City, MO and brings years of camp experience (as a camper, counselor and program director) at Camp Wyoming.
Outside of work, Jake loves to hike outdoors, play and watch all sports (Hockey is his favorite!), and spend time with his family and friends.
You can reach Jake at bettpresyouth@gmail.com
Megan Joslyn is our Director of Children’s Ministries. She is currently a college student studying online at Indiana Wesleyan University where she received her Associates of Science in Christian Ministries and continues her education towards a Masters of Psychology.
Megan is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with others and deeply cares about the mental and spiritual health of those she serves. She deeply cares for children and seeing them come into personal relationship with Jesus.
In her free time she loves to walk, hike, play video games, golf, and read books about psychology and theology.
You can reach Megan at bpckids@hotmail.com
Deb Swift, organist/accompanist, has over 40 years experience in the music field. She studied organ with Naomi Getty in North Platte, Nebraska. She has provided music for worship services at various denominations in North Platte, Scottsbluff, and Seward, Nebraska, and in the Quad Cities area.
Deb has been with Bettendorf Presbyterian Church since 1997. She provides musical support for worship services, chancel choir rehearsals, youth choir rehearsals, weddings and funerals.
Deb has also been active in other fields of music, including playing clarinet the Seward Municipal Band for over 17 years, singing in church and community choral groups and, since 1999, in various roles at the Quad City Music Guild.
Cindi Lake– I have been the Parish Secretary at Bettendorf Presbyterian Church since November of 2002. This job was the answer to my prayers! I have wide background of jobs in my lifetime, however this is by far my favorite. There is always something new to learn and I never know what opportunities may walk through the door. No two days are alike.
I am the proud grandmother of three grandchildren, Alaina Eileen, Jak Elizabeth & Ian Christopher! In my spare time I enjoy doing home improvements, gardening and supporting whatever my grandkids are involved in.
You can reach Cindi at bettpresoffice@gmail.com