STAFF

 

REv. Kara Wilson, Pastor

Rev. Kara Wilson grew up in Lee’s Summit, MO. She became the pastor of Weston UMC in July 2022 by appointment of the bishop after obtaining her Master of Divinity from Emory University Candler School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia. As of June 8, 2025, she is ordained as an Elder in Full Connection in the Missouri Conference of the UMC after 7 years of education and spiritual formation. Kara has two cats, Vincent and Theo.

JONAH VANDEL, WORSHIP LEADER

Jonah Vandel grew up in Weston, MO and got his Bachelor's Degree from Kansas State University in 2022. Jonah has played music in worship in this church since he was a preteen and gained experience in a/v technology and supervision at the BLVD Church in Holland, Michigan. He and his wife, Alexa, do CrossFit and run a part-time business catering gourmet meals for private dinners.

 
 

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Church Treasurer: Kim Kirby

Financial Secretary: Jan Specht

Accounts Reconciliation: Kathi Vandel

For questions about contributions, please contact Jan Specht or Rev. Kara Wilson.

 

CHURCH COUNCIL MEMBERS

Class of 2025

  • Sue Blunt

  • Paul Norman - Council Chair

  • Rick Pixler - Lay Leader

  • Jan Specht

Class of 2026

  • David “Kirby” Kirby - Trustee Rep (Maintenance)

  • Patsy Sphar - Secretary

  • Jeff Vandel

  • Becky Whitworth

Class of 2027

  • Rogers Strickland - Lay Member to Annual Conference

The primary task of the Church Council is to provide for the needs of the church to carry out its mission. Under the simplified administrative structure, the church council also fulfills the responsibilities of the Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, and Pastor-Parish Relations Committee.

For leaders of the United Women in Faith, visit this page.

If you are a member of Weston UMC and are interested in leadership, please get in touch with the pastor.