Bible Study Leaders

  • Amy Fulton

    Years at the Kirk: 6 months 

    Married to Jake (less than a year ago!)

    Enjoys coffee shops, the Denver Broncos and Iowa Hawkeyes, as well as embroidery, cross stitch, and other crafting projects. She is a former collegiate swimmer and is now a swim coach.

  • Lara Goeke

    Years at the Kirk: 5

    Married to Matt with two boys, Asher (7) and Aiden (6)

    Loves anything from Katie’s Pizza, visiting Queeny Park, the Botanical gardens, and spending time with family; walking, running and cooking with Matt.

  • Katy Groves

    Years at Kirk: 10

    Married to Jason with 2 boys, Caleb (8) and Ricky (6).

    Enjoys baking, reading, volunteering at the church/school, and yoga. Also the zoo!

  • Pat Kleinknect

    Years at Kirk: 41

    Loves gardening, travel, and being with people

    Enjoys Shaw's Garden, the historic houses/neighborhoods and living in Kirkwood

  • Cathy Luetkemeyer

    Years at Kirk: 35

    Married 43 years to Larry, 2 grown children, 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren

    Loves quilting, Bible Study, and carrot cake

  • Stephanie McGowan

    Years at Kirk: 12

    Married to Seamus with 3 teenage girls and a 6th-grade boy.

    Loves reading a book on the beach, gardening, "all things healthy," and organizing.

  • Susan Needler

    Years at Kirk: 15

    Married to Kent and Mom to Jack(10), Luke(7), and Lydia(4)

    Loves being outside, sunshine, working for Kirk Student Ministry, time with friends, and pizza.

  • Sue Pitzer

    Years at Kirk: 34

    Married to Lowell for 54 years. 4 children, 10 grandchildren

    Loves the London Tea Room, Cajun food, and reading

  • Karen Schumacher

    Years at Kirk: 11

    Enjoys reading, good food, being outside and gardening

    Favorites: Botanical Gardens, peaches, and time with grandkids

  • Janet Tubessing

    Years at Kirk: 37

    Favorite places in STL: Botanical Gardens, Busch Stadium, my church

    Loves hanging out with friends, walking, and cooking

  • Carol Wippold

    Years at Kirk: 23

    Has known her husband since she was in 3rd grade and he was in 5th grade!

    Loves paper crafting, cookie baking (and eating!) and hanging out with grandkids

  • Betsy Zieseniss

    Years at Kirk: 17

    Besides English, learned and spoke Japanese from ages 2-4.

    Enjoys traveling, church activities, and working out at the YMCA

  • Sally Norman

    Years at the Kirk: 3

    Married to Paul, with three children: Andrew (6), Emmitt (2), and Imogen (10 months)

    Enjoys Forest Park, all things flowers, travel, and adventures with my children, plus pizza!