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...our staff, who work together and in cooperation with the congregation's elected leaders.
Kenneth E. Townsend, Pastor
The ReverendTownsend was born and raised in Evansville and is a graduate of William Henry Harrison High School. He received his bachelor of arts from Oklahoma Baptist University majoring in European history and minoring in religion. He received his master of divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He has pursued work towards a doctor of ministry at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri.Pastor Ken has served as senior minister for churches in Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina. He has also done foreign mission work in the Ukraine and Zambia as well as ministering on American Indian reservations in Arizona and New Mexico. Ken has served as an ordained minister for nearly four decades. He and his wife, Linda, served together in Zambia, and both were appointed home missionaries by the North American Mission Board. They now live on Evansville's east side.
Mark X. Hatfield, Director of Music and Organist
A native of Evansville, Mark began his career in music as a church organist at the age of ten. Along with being the Director of Music and the Organist here at St. John's East where he directs the chancel, handbell and children's choirs, he is the Director of Music for Alexander Funeral Homes and Cemetery. In 1986 he founded Evansville Choral Artists and was the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor for 10 years.Hatfield has distinguished himself as a highly acclaimed Concert Organist, Conductor, Tenor Soloist, Duo-Pianist, Teacher and Vocal Coach and has had a busy and rewarding career that spans portions of six decades. In addition to his other musical activities, he was the Musical Director for the nationally acclaimed University of Evansville Drama Department for many years.